Thursday, May 12, 2016

Ski Antarctica?

My wife went on a cruise ship specially outfitted to not be sunk by icebergs or 30 foot waves which is what you have to go through sailing from the Falkland Islands to the South Shetland Islands on the way to the Antarctic Peninsula where she traveled to. I didn't go because these 30 foot waves made 40% of passengers and crew seasick for several days trying to get to the Peninsula there. And I didn't want to be one of these very seasick people who couldn't eat for several days without throwing everything up.

However, yesterday my wife had an operation on her knee and the anesthesiologist had been skiing in Antarctica. So, I began doing research about this. One of my thoughts was when my wife said, "It doesn't snow in Antarctica because it is the driest place on earth. ???

But, if this is true when did all the snow come down?

Also, though it is very windy there what happens when a whole lot of skiers go down slopes that NEVER melt but where snow keeps blowing around (sort of like sand dunes) in the winds?

These are all questions I don't have answers to.

Anyway, I found out that one airline actually flies to Antarctica now called DAP airlines. But, I couldn't find much about this. However, I did find this:
  1. SkiAntarctica.com

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    All female expedition from the edge of Antarctica to the geographic south pole. Beth, Denise and Correne
  2. Ski-Antarctica

    www.ski-antarctica.com
    Ski trips to Antarctica, the Wildest Place on Earth. We run yacht supported ski and kayak trips to Antarctica and South Georgia. Join one of our pre-planned ...
  3. Ski Antarctica Experience | Adventure Network...

    www.adventure-network.com/experiences/ski-antarctica
    Get first tracks on pristine slopes with unparallelled views in all directions. Ski Antarctica is a unique program for ski-tourers and backcountry skiers.
  4. The Hazards And Highlights Of Skiing Antarctica...

    www.huffingtonpost.com/liftopia/skiing-antarctica<...
    As Liftopia's action photographer, I can tell you one of my favorite set of ski photos was from an incredible trip to Antarctica last year. The photo below in ... 

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    1. Ski-Antarctica

      www.ski-antarctica.com
      Ski trips to Antarctica, the Wildest Place on Earth. We run yacht supported ski and kayak trips to Antarctica and South Georgia. Join one of our pre-planned ...

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    Yacht-based ski adventures to the
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    Antarctic Yachts

    Our expedition yacht, Icebird, is designed for polar use and the open ocean. Life on board is comfortable, which makes it ideal for supporting ski expeditions.

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    Phil Wickens

    Having made almost thirty first ascents and ski descents of previously unclimbed Antarctic mountains, over 650 days of skiing in Antarctica, and nine seasons of sailing yachts to Antarctica, Phil is keen to share his love of Antarctic skiing, sailing and the wildlife with other like-minded individuals...

    Cath Hew

    Cath Hew combined her passion for ocean sailing and Antarctica when she purchased the yacht 'Spirit of Sydney' in 2003 and realised her dream of providing expedition support in one of the most beautiful and interesting places on earth. Cath grew up racing dinghies and then built her own yachts...
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    Safety is paramount on our expeditions to Antarctica - we want you to have a fantastic adventure, and we want you to return in one piece! Most people who join our expeditions have little or no experience of ocean sailing or of extensive glacier travel and so we provide training in both areas for all people who join one of our trips ...

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