Month: December 2017
“Sunset” on station
I know I often talk about weather or the sun here on station, but it is definitely given regular consideration each day by expeditioners – is it going to be good weather to get off station? Do outdoor projects need...
The coolest jobs on the planet
Thinking about a cool job in 2018? In today’s Courier Mail article I was interviewed about what it’s like working in Antarctica. To see roles available for next season check out the AAD Jobs website.
Happy Midsummer!
Today at 9:28pm local marks the summer solstice, when the sun is tracking at its highest point in the southern hemisphere sky for the year. Most importantly this is the turning point for the summer season, and we know the...
Learning to drive a Hägglunds
According to the Division website: Hägglunds are Swedish dual-cab, medium class, over-snow vehicles which can carry four passengers in the front cab. They have a towing capacity of 2 tonnes on suitable sleds, and they operate over most snow and...
Anyone for golf?
The Mawson Links Invitational was held at Horseshoe Harbour on Sunday afternoon. For a full write up check out my article A gallant round of golf on the Division website.
A trip to Auster to see the Emperors
Last week a small group of us summer expeditioners who had not yet been out to Auster Rookery to see the Emperor Penguins kept a close eye on the weather forecast. We were desperately hoping for a clear day before...