2 Hebert clamps securing the end of the Willy transfer hose, waiting for the next reel of hose to be connected.
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Sun and Wind at Hut Point
A short walk to Hut Point on on Ross Island to watch some of the long sunset.
Filter Change at the Helo Port
Dan in front of a fueling station at the helo port. Spent the day changing filters in the different stations to open the helo port for the summer season.
Clearing the Pax Terminal from a Snow Drift
Fuelie Sean shoveling a snow drift from the passenger terminal at Phoenix Airfield, trying to open a clearing for the fuel tank to receive fuel for heating.
Constructing the Ice Pier
Workers removing blown snow from a recent con 1 storm off of the ice pier at McMurdo Station, Antarctica.
Back at McMurdo Station
Arrived back here a few weeks ago to begin another season. Staying for a couple of months for WinFly before heading to South Pole station for the summer.
International Antarctic Centre
Evening walk around the International Antarctic Center in Christchurch. Staying nearby at one of the airport hotels while waiting for the weather to clear for our flight to McMurdo.
Wilson Piedmont Glacier and McMurdo Sound
On the summit of Hogback Hill looking over the Wilson Piedmont Glacier, Bernacchi Bay and Arnold Cove in the McMurdo Sound.
Snow Machine All Day
Line Rider for the day dury a Willy transfer. Rode up and down the entire hose lay from about 9:00 until 17:00. Thankfully the weather was pretty nice and I did not have to warm up often.