Working in Antarctica Q&A

Why Antarctica in the first place? Antarctica has been on my radar for quite some time now. The journey starts way back in fourth grade when we first learned about the history of some of the early explorers. They were cool and all but what really did it for me was learning about emperor penguins. […]

First Hike in Antarctica

After spending five days at sea, the instant that my feet touched solid ground, a wave of relief washed over me. We had officially made it to station. Overall, life at sea was a pretty enjoyable experience and I did not get sea sick which was a huge win. I truly don’t see myself becoming […]

Fall 2024

How Much Water Should I Bring While Hiking?

 Making sure you have enough water is priority number 1 while hiking.  It’s always better to have more water than less.  Hydrate before you die-drate is what I always say.  I’ve been on hikes where I think I have enough water but I end up having to ration it for the second half of the hike, or […]

Animal Safety Tips

I will be the first to admit, animals are incredibly adorable. But wild animals should not be messed with. In the wilderness, most animals won’t bother you, so don’t bother them. I always recommend looking into what animals inhabit the forests you’re exploring. Some popular wildlife include bears, moose, rattlesnakes, mountain lions/cougars, porcupine and so […]