Mt. Erebus Lets Off a Little Steam

Monday, December 27, 2010

Getting Around

Odd looking conveyances are normal in Antarctica.  Here are some examples of what it takes to get around on the "Harsh Continent."








A Fire Truck at the Pegasus Airfield



Piston Bullys are Common



This truck awaits to de-ice a plane at the South Pole

Old But Reliable




A Twin Otter with Skis
  
Need a Cutter?


3 comments:

  1. HAPPY BIRTHDAY, JOHN!!!

    Really interesting machines!

    Talk to you when you get home!

    God bless your remaining days in the frozen tundra.

    Judi

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  2. They put a new meaning to "sure-trac" rear ends.

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  3. The idea is to spread the weight as evenly as possible on the ice.

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