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> Before 2005, getting personnel to the Norwegian Polar Institute’s Troll Research Station (AT27/QAT) in Antarctica involved a weeks-long boat ride followed by
by happy-go-lucky 6y ago
> Before 2005, getting personnel to the Norwegian Polar Institute’s Troll Research Station (AT27/QAT) in Antarctica involved a weeks-long boat ride followed by a 250 kilometer trek over snow, ice, and rock.
Things were so grueling at the time.
- astrea 6y agoI know it was probably not very romantic in reality, but I can't help but imagine a Star Trek style adventure and the exciting challenges that come along with it.
- happy-go-lucky 6y agoBeing an outdoorsy type, I would say such an adventure is exciting and all :) They approached this earthbound problem pragmatically. Imagine taking such arduous journeys at regular intervals.