Dec 2, 2011

First traverse adventures arrived

31 days ago, a group of 10 crazy men started in McMurdo http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/McMurdo_Station on big tractors equipped with chains instead of wheels.


Today, after about 1500 km they arrived at the Pole. They are listed as working in heavy equipment and others, which is equal to be a tough guy, I respectfully admit.
I hope I'll get a chance to talk to them about their trip on the ice highway (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/South_Pole_Traverse). Here you see a shot of the arriving caravan at the south pole. Another group traversing is expected in January. Regarding the "tourists" they are expected to come in during the next weeks because of the 100th anniversary, a presentation area is on the way to be build up in the "backyard" of the station, right next to the ceremonial pole marker.

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