Author Archives: WanderLustJeff

The last sunset was the first week I was here back in October. The next sunset will be in a few weeks. In the meantime the sun has been spinning around the sky in a counter-clockwise direction. Us night workers … Continue reading →

The Run13.1 miles. Packed snow on permanent ice shelf. Not too cold, cloudy, no sunshine, no wind until the last mile. MeOut of shape, lazy. I had run a total of 13 miles in the past two months combined. Longest … Continue reading →

And that’s what kind of day today was.

Many people wonder what I do down here for work; it’s quite simple actually… I drive people where they need to go. McMurdo Station has a fluctuating summer population of 1,000 +/-. These scientists, plumbers, Air National Guardsmen, heavy equipment … Continue reading →

IceStock is an annual event – a tradition of welcoming in the New Year, one of great local music and somewhat free expression. All pictures and video kindly donated from the community.

Snow Craft I. AKA Snow Camp. AKA Happy Camp. This was my boondoggle and it was to be on New Year’s Eve 09-10. The idea is to train all those going out in the field about how to survive. You … Continue reading →

Sometimes if you’re really really good, and lucky, and have the day off or it is dead at work, and there’s a space available you can jump on a Pisten Bully (seldom), snowmobile (very seldom), or helicopter (extremely seldom) and … Continue reading →

Oh, the things we do to entertain ourselves… like running a 5k race. In Antarctica. In a clown suit. This is not just the makings of a twisted joke; it’s what actually went down Thanksgiving Saturday. Over a hundred people … Continue reading →

Most meals are taken at the Galley. This dining hall is in the main building in town and serves meals at the regular times we’re all accustomed to, but also smaller meals throughout the day and night to accommodate all … Continue reading →