The Edge of the Sea Ice

The trail I hiked follows the coast of Ross Island giving great views of the sea ice. The trail stays on the ridges.

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February 1st 2005
The majority of the participants in the US Antarctic Program do not get the opportunity to leave the area directly surrounding McMurdo Station. Safety is the number one priority, which is a good thing due to the remoteness of the town, so, with the exception of scientists and a few lucky people who’s jobs take them into the field, there are virtually no ways of getting out and exploring and see ... read more

Antarctica » Antarctica » McMurdo Station

Speculation over the existence of a "southern land" was not confirmed until the early 1820s when British and American commercial operators and British and Russian national expeditions began exploring the Antarctic Peninsula region and other areas sou... ... read more

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