Today we tested our cameras from the mountains above McMurdo - as we write this, our computers are stitching together a beautiful mosaic of the station. We also met with the Basler and helicoper teams that will be in charge of our operations. Everyone is eager to get up in the air!
Yesterday was really cold. With the wind chill, the temperature was -42 degree F with wind gusting to 40 knots. It's amazing to think this is the beginning of the Antarctic summer.
We also went through mandatory training that is essential for our
work in Antarctica, including safety, rescue, vehicle, and environmental training.
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| Here is the team in action during the survival training |
On Sunday night, we went for a small hike up to the kiwi (New Zealand) base about 45 minutes away from McMurdo station. The light was amazing and we were lucky enough to see (and distantly hear) some Weddell seals - though we weren't close enough to get any good photos!
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| The last sunset |
Awesome work you are doing and I hope the weather clears for the flights!
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