Castle Rock
Days off aren't common in the field, but we got one this weekend. I used it to hike a loop trail near McMurdo Station. The trail goes past a steep formation called Castle Rock, then swings out with overlooks to the Ross Ice Shelf. I'll let my photos speak for themselves - it was a beautiful hike!
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| The Castle Rock Loop trail is marked by flags on the snow |
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| There are emergency shelters called "apples" along the trail. |
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| Castle Rock |
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| With my fellow trainee, Tess, on the trail. We were in a large group, but most people turned back to the station after seeing Castle Rock. We were the only two who did the whole loop. |
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| View out to the Ross Ice Shelf |
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| A gorgeous ice formation on the Ross Ice Shelf |
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