(from Paul)
We flew to Beaufort Island on Oct 15. Normally, this colony is not accessible by helicopter because of the open water between it and Ross Island. Without a place to land in an emergency, helo trips are deemed unsafe. However,this year’s extensive sea ice makes a solid surface all the way to the island. We are looking also looking for a camp site on the way
Beaufort Island
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The colony (the smudges) at Beaufort Island
McMurdo Station