Return to Tradition
As tradition dictates, on New Year's Day the geographic South Pole marker was moved to its freshly surveyed position, and the new brass-and-copper plaque that tops the marker was revealed.
Repeating History
It only took Clive Oppenheimer about 15 minutes to find a piece of history on the flanks of Antarctica's southernmost active volcano. The volcanologist used historical photos and journals to find two century-old field camps occupied by a team of British explorers.
Community Roots
No one likes to visit the dentist. So Dr. Bob Koff makes it a point to spend as much time among the McMurdo Station community as he can outside the dental clinic. It's not a surprise: Community service has been a cornerstone of the well-traveled dentist's entire career.
A Different Tune
A trip to Antarctica is often a dream come true for many. It happened for Frank Abbatecola, a heavy equipment operator at McMurdo Station for nearly a decade. But he gave up life on the Ice to pursue an altogether different dream as a rock star in Denver.