Polar Soils Blog

This is the first time I've been to McMurdo Station, so I've had to attend many different trainings since I've arrived. I've...

McMurdo Station is located on Ross Island, about 60-70 miles from mainland Antarctica. It feels like a small town, with lots of buildings wh...

We have finally arrived in McMurdo, Antarctica! We woke up very early Tuesday morning in Christchurch to take our flight to McMurdo. Our fir...

Katie and I have successfully arrived in Christchurch, New Zealand! Our flights were long, but relatively easy. Travel to Antarctica is alwa...

My travel to Antarctica has begun! I'm currently on the bus heading to the airport. Keep your fingers crossed that the weather cooperate...

Four days left before I leave for Antarctica! We are busily packing up everything we'll need for our 2 months of field work. A lot of wh...

We have just a couple more weeks here at Dartmouth before we leave for Antarctica! Katie and I will leave Dartmouth on December 6, which mea...