Walk to the South Pole

Me walking from the main station down through the 'beer can' out to the pole.

Category:

Travel & Events

Tags:

• southpole
• antarctica

[clonmultcity]

Is that you at the south pole?

[ksbeattie]

none other.

[desiabercrombie]

i think somebody's tricking us man..i don't think that's the real south pole..

[ksbeattie]

and what would "the real" south pole look like?

[ksbeattie]

If you have to ask here, don't go.

[neil73]

I read on a blog a while ago that the people that winter over in Antarctica, on the mid-winter day, get out John Carpenters film, 'The Thing' to watch. Is this true?!

If i won the lottery, i would definately go there. I've always loved the heroic stories of the South and would love to work there, but i dont have a science degree/Phd

[ksbeattie]

I'd heard the same rumor, also that they watch "The Shining" after the last plane of the summer leaves. And rather than wait for the lottery, you could try applying for a job down there. There's lots of non-science work, in support of the science done there.

[liketheuniverse11]

I'd love to watch "The thing" if I was over there, too! And "The shining"! It must be really fascinating! LOl! I wish you scientists could post more daily stories about the things you have to do on daily basis! :D It's really very interesting! Congrats for all your hard work! :D

[Feedmadcat]

*Takes the South poles* :D

[gibiskinder]

I;m planning South Pole trip in 2009 , what tent I need to buy ?

[neil73]

LOL! Thanks for the reply. I have looked into working there,applied to the BAS(im a UK citizen), but im sure there are other companies that take on people, regardless of country of origin. I would fit right in in the band room. Im pretty good on the keyboards!