The End of Winter Greetings all, The end is here. In 1 ½ weeks, I will leave McMurdo Station, Ross Island and the frozen expanse of ice and land that is Antarctica. At the time of this departure, the population of the continent will begin to swell as research is undertaken, logistical support takes place…
The End Draws Near-WINFLY (8/25/22) Greetings All, The approach of Spring and Winter Fly-In in the deep south is an interesting experience. The light returns yet the cold is even more bitter. August has the recorded coldest temperatures for McMurdo Station and as I write this the outside temperature is hovering at -29F, -61F with…
Hey All, When you haven’t seen the Sun for a long time (82 days as of the 13th of July) the mind drifts into a mesmerized state. Weeks begin to blend into days and work tasks morph into projects that seem to have no end. My mind views it as a perpetual night for better…
Hi All, Things continue to move along here at McMurdo Station. This letter is being sent later than I would like, but work continues and I have arguably never been in such a unique work environment where I work in the Dark, live in the Dark and sleep in the Dark. It does not extend…
The following series “Letters from the Ice” will contain excerpts and photos from my time on the coldest continent on Earth, Antarctica. This cold cauldron of ice and wind shaped and molded my international travel and work experiences with a distinctive first imprint. It was the first time, I communicated some experiences with others outside…