Antarctica: 2008 - 2009 Season


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July 17th 2009
Published: July 17th 2009
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Another season on the ice - Antarctica. This year I got to visit a few more places. I spent 1/2 day dive tending, I am sure glad that I am not SCUBA diving in Antarctica. No full face head gear is used. I also was awarded with a trip to the South Pole (sleigh ride). My feelings is that the flight there and back, seeing the sights along the way was more rewarding than actually setting foot at t... Read Full Entry



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Antarctica;  2008 - 2009 SeasonAntarctica;  2008 - 2009 Season
Antarctica; 2008 - 2009 Season

Some vehicles get stuck, Delta Cargo Vehicles do not.
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Antarctica; 2008 - 2009 Season

To keep the load attached to the Delta vehicle, try to drive as straight as possible.
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Antarctica; 2008 - 2009 Season

Fully loaded Cargo Delta pulling a sled of cargo from Pegasus Air Field to McMurdo.
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Antarctica; 2008 - 2009 Season

I saw this Pengiun on the way to the Pegasus Air Field on my last day on the ice during the 2008-2009 season.



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