Special Guest, Melanie Miller Hello all!   I know it's been a long time since any of you have heard from me... I haven't dropped off the face of the earth, just ventured back south for another…
With the trip to Antarctica a year in the past, I have had more than enough time to reflect, get a new job, travel, reflect some more, and think of ideas for how to spread the word about the program…
We are home, safe and sound! I apologize for the delay in posting a wrap-up journal. I came home to some family matters that needed some attention and then it was time to head back to school. This…
As my time wraps up here in Antarctica, I’d like to take a moment to reflect back on all the things that have happened.  While not much data was collected during my time, if you have been reading the…
We finally caught a flight to McMurdo from WAIS yesterday afternoon, but it wasn't all a simple flight back. The plane landed around 11:30am and was bringing fuel and freshies (fresh fruits and…
Location: About 20 meters to the NW of WAIS So today was supposed to be my last day at WAIS, much like December 19 and 20. Once again weather was playing a factor, just messing with my head a little…
Location: We’re pretty sure we’re at WAIS Divide though we could be wrong. WE CAN’T SEE ANYTHING! Disclaimer: This is an attempt to recount the situation we have found ourselves in for the last 36…
Another storm, another day inside!Location: The once again stormy WAIS Divide The storm mentioned yesterday has in fact arrived, and is predicted to continue to strengthen. Today visibilities were…
Location: The not so stormy WAIS Divide Yesterday, as suggested by the previous journal, we spent most of the day digging out. It was like a huge avalanche buried all of our gear and we had to find…
Location: Still WAIS Divide, though it may look a little different. WOW! After almost three days of being stuck inside, snow, wind, and blowing snow, the storm has given way to blue skies! You…
Location: WAIS Divide So the rumor that was posted on the journal from two days ago or so about the lowest pressure that had been recorded in some time was just that, a rumor. Then the forecast…
Location: WAIS Divide Life at WAIS is really quite nice! Very laid back, easy going, and people still get work done. Why can’t every day at work be like that? We haven’t been able to do much setup…