A short walk to Hut Point on on Ross Island to watch some of the long sunset.
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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.
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.
Out the Window of the Twin Otter
Finished checking on fuel caches at Darwin Glacier and Roadend Nunatak. Flying back to McMurdo in a Twin Otter.
Over the Ice Heading to McMurdo
Finished checking on fuel caches at Darwin Glacier and Roadend Nunatak. Flying back to McMurdo in a Twin Otter.
Darwin & Roadend Nunatak Fuel Caches
On a flight to check on fuel caches. Flying in a Twin Otter to Darwin & Roadend Nunatak Fuel Caches.
LC-130 at Williams Airfield
LC-130 Getting a damaged engine removed for transport to New Zealand for repair.
Nathaniel B. Palmer Arrives at McMurdo
Nathaniel B. Palmer arriving at McMurdo Station, docking to the ice pier on January 15, 2023. U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Polar Star standing by in the background.
U.S. Coast Guard Ice Breaker at McMurdo
The U.S. Coast Guard Polar Star breaking up ice in the Ross Sea, preparing the way for cargo ships to resupply McMurdo Station. Vince’s Cross at Hut Point seen on the right.