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by joshvm 1250 days ago
I believe the first C-17 landings at McMurdo are for winfly (which I guess counts as winter). Flights stop in ~November due to the deteriorating runway conditions.
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cozzyd 1250 days ago
My first time going to Antarctica I was in a C-17 (early November 2016).

There was a helicopter inside. Pretty nifty.

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sebmellen 1249 days ago
What’s the food like down there? I’ve heard people drink a lot; I was surprised to learn any alcohol is allowed in!
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cozzyd 1249 days ago
At McMurdo it's... Ok. It's hard to cook well for so many people. At smaller satellite camps or places like the south pole the food is quite good. Obviously a bit low on fresh vegetables but the food is overall pretty high quality.

As for drinking, yes that can be a problem, particularly at McMurdo which can have a fratty atmosphere as well (see also, the recent NSF report on sexual harassment in polar programs)

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sebmellen 1244 days ago
Super interesting that the food is better at more remote places.
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