South Pole, 12/2004
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South Pole Images

ECW (Extreme Cold Weather) gear provided for the trip, including a parka, jacket, long underwear, fleeces, several types of headhear, a half-dozen types of gloves and mittens, wool socks, polar boots, and orange canvas bags.

Inside the Dome.

Inside the Dome.

The marker for the geographical south pole which must be re-positioned each year.

At the ceremonial South Pole. The geographical south pole can be seen in the background at the left of the photo, by the flag. The two are different due to movement of the polar ice cap.