February 12, 2012
Antarctic Researchers Find Memorable Experiences and Daunting Logistics
Chronicle photo by Paul Basken
Marble Point, Antarctica
How do you tip the guy who's just refueled your helicopter?
In Antarctica, no cash needed. A slightly blackened banana left over from breakfast will be gratefully accepted. On a recent tour of Antarctica's Dry Valleys, that impromptu gift from a visiting official of the National Science Foundation served as a reminder of the logistical challenges facing researchers in this icy continent. The Marble Point fuel station here is only 45 miles from McMurdo Station, the
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