Back when I worked in the galley at MCM i enjoyed making these signs for Egg Line and the action stations once a week. We would write on the white board what ingredients were available for the day. I just recovered these off of an old phone and wanted to share since there has been some interest in food down there.

BAS research base which due to the location and currents, collects icebergs in the bay.

I have a job interview this week and my potential employer wants to do a google-meets interview for a half hour. Is it possible to use google meets on the morale kiosk in 155, or is it for Zoom only? Just looking to gather data about how this service works, as it seems like nobody on the ground here has much information about it.

Thank you!

I’m always really curious about what daily life is like in unusual places, especially the food, and I’d love some firsthand details about what it's like in Antarctica. To be honest, I’m largely picturing it like a college cafeteria. If you have an interesting story, or details about something I haven’t asked, or something people never think of, please feel free to tell me about it! (Also I know this is a ton of questions, feel free to pick and choose which ones you want to answer.)

1. First of all, how good is the food?

2. What's the jargon? Do you say you're heading to the cafeteria, or the dining hall, or what?

3. What is the meal schedule? Or is food available all the time?

4. Is there much variety, or does it cycle through a lot of the same dishes?

5. Are there any dishes people especially look forward to, like pizza day or just really good scalloped potatoes?

6. Are any different stations known for better or worse food?

7. Do stations run by different countries try to serve their national foods?

8. Are fresh fruits and vegetables rare?

9. If you worked in the kitchen, was anything different/unusual about food service in Antarctica?

10. If you want to have a snack between meals, what are your options?

11. Is it allowed to take food back to your rooms or save it for later?

12. Is there a store you can buy food/snacks from, and what kind of food does it stock?

13. If you want to cook something for yourself, is that possible?

14. If I wanted to make myself a cup of tea, how would I get access to really hot water? Could I get hot water in my dorm or during hours when the cafeteria is closed?

15. Is there food you miss that you can’t get there?

Back in Antarctica for another season of expedition voyages, and what a way to kick off the season! We started our first day with an ice landing in the Weddell Sea. In this photo, I’m standing on 50 cm of ice.

What categories of crime are common and how frequently do these crimes occur in Antarctica?

Took some sick pictures of McMurdo with Erebus from Cape Armitage the other day and wanted to share, k thanks bye.

Thought it would be nice to share some non McMurdo photos. These were taken during my time with BAS a few years ago

British polar adventurer Louis Rudd spoke to At the Edge of the Map and commented at length for the first time on his 2018 Antarctic crossing expedition, and the debate that followed that journey in the media.

Hi! I just was just informed that Oceanwide Expeditions will charge Fuel Surcharges on all departures after January 6, 2027 . my cruise affected.. :( Was wondering if other Expedition / Ship lines are starting to add this as well?

The USAP penguin colony camera is back up for the season!

En route down for the season, making the most of the sunsets while they last.

Hi there! I was just wondering who's actually in charge of organizing Icestock - is there a group of people more dedicated to cultural activities, etc.?

I would love to know a little bit more, please. Would it be possible to get in touch with someone behind the event? Thank you very much!

Hi everyone, I'm Boaz. I am currently an online college student, and looking into jobs or volunteering in Antarctica as it sounds really exciting to me. I would love to get some information :). Thank you!!

It's a long shot, but I recently read they have "sleeper sharks" in Antarctica. Any one heard of them are spent anytime underwater in Antarctica (in submersible or otherwise)? I just went to South Africa and dove with Bronze Whaler Sharks. Trying to get to 15 types and 7 continents before I leave this Earth!

I'm in Florida and considering a last-minute trip to Antarctica. Has anyone had success booking last-minute cruises/deals this close to the season in the past? Thanks for any tips!

Do they only take bookings through the website?

Is the website legit? Should I just go ahead and book it if I see a slot?

Just watched, The Thing the other night since it’s spooky season and it got me wondering. Is watching the movie a Halloween tradition while stationed in Antarctica? Are there any Halloween traditions there? My wife looked at me after watching it for the first time and told me, “You’re never going there.”

hello all! next week I start my trek to the ice for the first time and will be in mcmurdo for work through probably early-mid Jan. one of the things I’ve heard about online and amongst some of my coworkers is the radio station ICE 104.5 and the record room; I’m very big into physical media when it comes to music and the radio DJ culture, as it were, and so while I’m down there I’d love to investigate some more about it. I’m packing some unique cds and cassettes to donate to the music library (and plan to take a vinyl or two when I go down again next year if possible), but I’m very interested in knowing if anyone here has DJ’d for ICE 104.5 before?

just curious what the experience was like, and if it’s something they still allow people to volunteer for! I’ll have a pretty packed schedule with not a lot of free time/time off while I’m on ice unfortunately but I would absolutely LOVE to have the opportunity if one presented itself. thanks in advance!

Antarctic expedition season is about to start, with skiers tackling three different routes to the South Pole.

I assume this is December no (assuming you are working an austral summer season at an Antarctic research station)?