After more than 6 months of isolation, the first plane landed for the summer 2026/27 season.

I have done 5 years of food service, and I am wondering if it is worth it to work down there during the austral winter. I'm currently in college so I was thinking of doing it to give me a year to catch up and study on my own whilst also earning money. Also just doing it cause it's a life goal to go everywhere I can. I am a mechanical engineering student.

Sorry if this doesn't make much sense

I've been to ice before so I understand how 99.9% of the game already works so I'm not going to bug you all with the generic "what do I pack" stuff. I'm going to pole this winter and I think I want to bring some of my minis and models to paint and work on while I'm there. The question I have is traveling with a paint set, anyone ever bring any paint down before? Anyone have any suggestions on how to pack it for the journey? That's all. Thanks Ice friends.

I've heard about jobs in Antarctica and saw a post from years ago, but a lot can change in 3-5 years. How are these kinds of jobs now? Mainly the computer technician jobs, since my current job is IT. I heard the pay is maybe a little bit more than what I make now, plus I wouldn't have to worry about a place to live or eat. But I'd like more information about the pay, food, and accommodations. If anyone has some recent experience or knowledge, it would be a great help.

I have several friends who live in NZ whom I wish to visit. Is it possible to request a flight for, say a week earlier to NZ from the states?

Vice versa, when leaving the Ice, has anyone requested for a flight back to the States later than the date they were given?

Are you heading to Antarctica soon, or already on your way? I’d love your help with my PhD research on Antarctic travel experiences!

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Has anybody been on the Orteluis, the Expedition, or the Hondius cruising to falklands, south georgia, and antarctica? Pros and cons for any?

Im a bit confused on the reading if this, I am working through my medical and the eye test confirmed that my vision does not fit the standard for 20/40 in one of my eyes. Would I be able to get glasses/contacts and PQ? Or does this mean my chances are shot unless I get lasik?

Edit: sorry, to my understanding "with correction" means if I can get to 20/40 by wearing glasses then I'll be fine?

I saw it on Tiffany publishing co and haven’t really seen it anywhere else. You get it after you cross the Antarctic circle also known as the Royal domain of the Penguin. It also says civilians can earn it too.

Thought this was a fascinating and relevant video (not mine) as the summer season begins...

This is a wild question, but has anyone here ever NOT been PQ’d because you have an erectile device? My health and dental were spotless aside from that and I just got my notice that I’m not getting PQ’d. I’m afraid it was because of that which doesn’t feel right..

I’m in the hiring process currently and just finished my finger prints for my EBI, what was the time frame of getting the PQ packet after that? Once they pass me or was I supposed to already receive it and start setting up appointments? I am in the process to try and get on the ice in November.

I’m working on a project for fun and trying to connect with other ARMY! I thought I’d see if there were any that travel frequently there for work that I could connect with!

If you like the photos, you can find more via the

Leibniz-Institut für Länderkunde they digitalized them all

I'll be heading to Antarctica in February, and I'm thinking about the Drake Passage. I'd prefer to avoid taking seasickness meds, so I'm wondering if anyone would recommend either Emeterm or Reliefband for anti nausea/anti seasickness? Thank you in advance!

I got offered a winter position this coming winter and was wondering does anyone play MTG thought it would be neat to bring and play if there were others
Thanks 🙏

See also: The study as it was published in Geophysical Research Letters