Lived and worked in Antarctica 82, 85 and 91 at the Ausralian bases and often had social calls from the other countries and wondered what their bases were like. Now I know, not unsimilar to the Australian bases. Thanks for the tour and allowing me to relive some great memories.
I hung the bell in the steeple of Chapel of the Snows. My name is written in pencil above it. I also worked on the 200 series dorms, all three phases of Crary, among many other projects, including a summer at South Pole Station. It was a great experience. It’s not for everyone, but if you have an adventurous spirit, and good work ethic, I highly recommend it.
It's sad that the original Chapel of the Snows that was next to firehouse burned down years ago. A lot of history was lost. There were ornate, unique plaques the crews made that had the names of all the winter over crews along the chapel walls.
Not really. There's still no free roaming there and they'll never ever let you find out what's really past the ice wall into the areas where admiral Byrd went. Antartica IS NOT all ice and baren land
I think I have read or seen everything about Antarctica such as Shackelton, Amundsen, Tom Crean, Peery, and Mawson. I found these men to be so interesting and pretty courageous. Their adventures are amazing, especially Shackelton. I love Antarctica and all the adventures I have had about it. I also saw a 5 min. clip on the hut and it just amazed me that so many men survived together in so little room. I love seeing your short clips as well as your videos. I guess I am in the time around the early 1900s from reading so much I just expected a small building or two, but then I thought how would these people exist for long periods of time. I love everything about Antarctica except the COLD. I would never make it there, I froze when I lived upstate N.Y.. Keep the videos coming I love them and I can stay warm in my home when I watch them in Florida. Thank you very much and try to stay warm.
Thank you for this particular video. It’s incredible how much science work all of you are doing !! Never thought of McMurdo station being such a huge operation!!!
Thanks for the tour! I find it funny how a lot of people think Antarctica is desolate with like 0 people kind of looking like the Antarctica map from Overwatch but in reality its much more lively.
I came very close to working down there for a 6 mo spin. Would've been working in civil engineering type things. Shortly after i put in the initial application i was diagnosed with MS so i had to pass it up. What i wouldnt do to have had one more year before that shit storm hit my life. Antarctica fascinates me. Love the tour!
The vehicle at the 8:24 mark is (was?) one of the airfield crash/fire/rescue vehicles. On my first trip to the ice (91/92 season) it was known as Crash 2. I have a picture of me posing in front of it in full bunker gear.
Thank you for the video. That's what I missed about McMurdo. For me it is one of the most interesting places on earth. I wish, I could be there one time.
Fun! I got to watch this with a commentary from my husband who pointed things out right before you did. And noted the changes. He really loved this. I think Antarctica was his favorite deployment even though it was also his most traumatic. But that’s a whole different story.
This is awesome I’ll have to show my dad, he was there in the late 90s and early 2000s to help build a telescope. It was some of the best times he has had as an astrophysicist.
That was a cool video and very informative. My daughter is there now. She just came in not too long ago on the US Coast Guard ship The Polar Star. This is her second time at McMurdo.
I was there when the Star made its maiden voyage to the ice. Did a bit of supply liaison with it. Tell your daughter the Coasties have terrible coffee. 😂
I still remember towing the mobile control tower onto a snow berm at Willy's field in '74 as I watched the last C130 Herc flight of the summer season fade in the distance and we began to settle in for the coming winter. Read the story of the rogue commercial airliner that crashed into the side of Mt. Erebus.
Thanks for the memories. It's really grown since I was there in the '70's. On the back corner of 155, next to laundry, used to be a small library. One of my collateral duty winter over tasks was to sort through and Dewey decimal all the books that had been accumulating there since '57 IGY. All books had been donated from kind people in U.S. and N.Z. I found several valuable collectable books and shipped them back to U.S. where the Navy donated them to good causes. I checked out books to many Scott Base personnel. I lived in the Firehouse my 2 winters. Great view of sound and range. Occasionally a dog or 2 from the Scott Base dog team would break free and meander over the hill to the firehouse. We had great food and were generous. But radioed Scott Base to come get their pups each time, after it's stomach was full of course. 😂
That’s amazing you’ve got some great stories! Would you be interested in talking about your experiences on my podcast? It’s called Everything Antarctica and we talk to people who have been south about their experiences?
I worked in McMurdo and various other stations during the Austral summers of 1975 through 1978 and I’ll have to say it has changed a bit. I was a carpenter on the construction crew. The carpenter shop and the Mammoth Mountain Inn were a few of the structures we built, which were done with some pretty marginal equipment. My first two seasons we stayed in a Jamesway, which is basically a quonset hut sheathed in insulated blankets rather than metal cladding. It was strictly a bunkhouse type of berthing facility and a good night’s sleep was rare. My final season I got my own “ room” which came with my seniority. Looks as if there are many newer buildings and I see a lot of cranes, snorkel lifts, scissor lifts and various equipment that definitely would have made our life easier( although we did have one funky old lattice- boom crane). Anyway it was a great experience for a young man in his mid twenties. Since then I’ve traveled the world a fair bit, but always in my mind return to the Antarctic as the most fascinating place I’ve been to.
Wow, thanks for the tour. I was there with the Navy 82-88. I worked in Terminal Operations, which used to be right across the street from Bldg. 155 in "Hill Cargo". What a wonderful trip down memory lane. Thanks for the video
I’ve been corresponding with someone that claims to be stationed there but hasn’t ever talked about how much there is to do there… makes me wonder if he is truly who he says he is … only talks about how busy he is with paperwork! Told me is is with NASA and ask me to help him get vacation time, I emailed the headquarters and they said I would have to send money for his replacement for the time he is gone. My guess is that he is not who he says he is!! Really enjoyed watching your podcast and looking forward to seeing more❤
Thank you for this comprehensive tour! It really helps me picture it. I have a friend who is currently working at the McMurdo Station for the 2nd time.
Nice and cool video, I’m really interested in Antarctica and the research nation (like the Italian-French Concordia or the Mario Zucchelli) but this is the first time I see a complete tour of one of it, so thank you really much for this video.
My uncle works there, at that exact station! Last year he overwintered at the South Pole station as well. He's back in the States at the moment, but he's going back again this year.
I was under the impression its just a few shipping containers, until I took a look on Google earth and damn theres 3 cottages around my town with less area. that's whole town in Antarctica very informative thx buddy
That was a great tour of the area! I had no idea we had that much over there! That's a full-fledged city. And here I thought it was supposed to stay fairly primitive via the Treaty. They definitely have everything they need and then some...
When the weather is really bad, how do people get around from work areas, dining, dorms, etc. I never knew the station was so big and spread out. Very interesting video.
Thank you so much for opening up the mystery box a little. I would love to experience that for a bit. Just to say I did it. I’m too old now but it would have been a great experience. Good for you!! Thanks for the posts. From Louisiana in the USA
Thanks for the upload. Somewhat off topic, but is there one (1) person in charge at McMurdo? I am curious as to if or when a crime takes place what are the procedures or process?
Looks like this video was taken in September. Or at least before I got there in early October. It’s crazy to see how much has changed in the few months I’ve been here
Hey i just moved to New Zealand and im planning to study GIS, i was curious if you know if GIS is needed in Antarctica? Also, have you ever done any work at Scotts Base?
As always...a huge thank you for touring us around through your lense.❤ I have a question though...since there are a lot of buildings and activities going on in there, will it affect the environment of Antarctica negatively?
Ultimately without this infrastructure we wouldn’t be able to do important climate science. All activities follow strict environmental guidelines to minimise impact as much as possible
Incredible video tour man. I have always wondered what mcmurdo station looked like after it was mentioned so many time on Stargate Sg-1 I find it fascinating to see how many vehicles there but you really didn’t see any people outside. Only one person outside walking around in the video. I’m wondering how cold it is outside there.
Thanks. I’m so glad you enjoyed it. The video was taken at the end of winter when the population is lower hence not many people. It was also -40 outside 🤣
I honestly didn't realise how expansive the base was. It's almost like a town. Could we get more info on the people who dive under the ice? That sounds interesting.
I’ve been wanting to move to Antarctica for quite a long time, I haven’t found much about just regular civilians though. McMurdo station seems like a pretty great place though, don’t know if I could even go though- let alone afford it
You can only stay at McMurdo if you are working there. I’ve written an E-Book about how to get a job in Antarctica! You can get a free copy at the link in my bio or at mattykjordan.com/ebook. I hope you enjoy it!
I sure hope the old white open LaFrance water pumper isn't still in use down there.😄 I rode with the fire guys in the '70's since they were nice enough to let me live in firehouse with them. You haven't lived until your gloved hands freeze on the grab bar while standing on the tailboard of an open LaFrance on the way to an alarm at the seismo lab in the pass on way to Scott Base.😄 No idea why the Navy would send a water truck to McMurdo. Tank froze and split. Was used mainly as an equipment hauler. We used purple k mainly back then.
No. But there are a pretty extensive set of requirements to get there. My husband spent quite some time working there and still has all of his body parts. He does have a story about a dentist who had to become a field surgeon in an emergency because there isn’t always an immediate way off the ice.
This is great! I am surprised at the layout of it all. Seems very organically grown. As if it wasn't funded by the world's richest country. I guess I was expecting something energy/space efficient. But it looks just like a town.
This is incredibly cool. I really hope someday I can go to McMurdo as part of the support staff when I am in a better spot financially. I think it would be a really unique experience to get to meet those scientists & help to make the projects they're doing possible. If I didn't have Dyscalculia I'd have loved to become a climate scientist, but either way I think I would really like to witness the extreme environment with my own senses :) I hope that wouldn't affect my eligibility. Do you know if they have a webpage with information about what people physically and mentally qualify to work there?
I’ve written an E-Book about how to get a job in Antarctica! You can get a free copy at the link in my bio or at mattykjordan.com/ebook. I hope you enjoy it!
You’d need to get a job there! I’m currently writing an E-Book about how to get a job in Antarctica! It’s not quite done but if you sign up to my newsletter (link in bio) I’ll send you a copy when it’s finished :)
I’m currently writing an E-Book about how to get a job in Antarctica! It’s not quite done but if you sign up to my newsletter (link in bio) I’ll send you a copy when it’s finished :)
This is super fascinating. Many thanks for a peak into a world most of us will never see. Antarctica is on my bucket list, the cold is my jam, but I also realize logistically that the folks going there should probably have a purpose other than "tourist".
@@Mattykjordan Not opposed to it. Maybe life will throw me down there at some point and I've learned to never say never. Thanks for the reply, sorry it took me two months to notice it!
Thank you for a great tour! My daughter has been working at McMurdo since the middle of October 2023. I enjoy your videos and posts.
My pleasure! This will be exactly what your daughter is seeing :)
@@elsiebert2273wiki has told me it's mostly science things
Then I definitely worked with her awesome people there 😂
Did she get plowed there?
Can I ask how your daughter got a job doing this ? Is she in school for this or something ? I am just generally interested
Wow, that Toyota Land Cruiser is ENORMOUS!!! 😲🤯
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Lived and worked in Antarctica 82, 85 and 91 at the Ausralian bases and often had social calls from the other countries and wondered what their bases were like. Now I know, not unsimilar to the Australian bases. Thanks for the tour and allowing me to relive some great memories.
I've always wanted to work in Antarctica. Do you have any advice on how?
I hung the bell in the steeple of Chapel of the Snows. My name is written in pencil above it. I also worked on the 200 series dorms, all three phases of Crary, among many other projects, including a summer at South Pole Station. It was a great experience. It’s not for everyone, but if you have an adventurous spirit, and good work ethic, I highly recommend it.
That’s awesome! What a cool set of contributions you’ve made!
It's sad that the original Chapel of the Snows that was next to firehouse burned down years ago. A lot of history was lost. There were ornate, unique plaques the crews made that had the names of all the winter over crews along the chapel walls.
@@OAE7477wow, chapel burns in Antarctica didn't make the news. Name was supposed to stay forever...
Travis Gene Starks how have you been all these years. I remember you from the first winter you worked at Mcmurdo
@gdsstarks small world. What's his social btw?
Wow you're making, Antarctica less of a mystery and more accessible to us, thank you so much❤
It’s my pleasure :)
Not really. There's still no free roaming there and they'll never ever let you find out what's really past the ice wall into the areas where admiral Byrd went.
Antartica IS NOT all ice and baren land
@Mattykjordan yes, thank you! Super Cool!
@yahuahisking5483 great to see the crazies coming out in the comments 😂
I think I have read or seen everything about Antarctica such as Shackelton, Amundsen, Tom Crean, Peery, and Mawson. I found these men to be so interesting and pretty courageous. Their adventures are amazing, especially Shackelton. I love Antarctica and all the adventures I have had about it. I also saw a 5 min. clip on the hut and it just amazed me that so many men survived together in so little room. I love seeing your short clips as well as your videos. I guess I am in the time around the early 1900s from reading so much I just expected a small building or two, but then I thought how would these people exist for long periods of time. I love everything about Antarctica except the COLD. I would never make it there, I froze when I lived upstate N.Y.. Keep the videos coming I love them and I can stay warm in my home when I watch them in Florida. Thank you very much and try to stay warm.
You’re welcome! Thanks for the kind words! ☺️ those early explorers were pretty special men! Glad you’re enjoying the videos :)
Thank you for this particular video. It’s incredible how much science work all of you are doing !! Never thought of McMurdo station being such a huge operation!!!
My pleasure :) glad you enjoyed it :)
My nerdly heart loved seeing this. Thank you.
My pleasure :)
Excellent tour. I had no idea McMurdo was that big. It's huge...
This is an awesome, zero b.s. tour around a place most of us will never see. Thanks for sharing
Thanks for the tour! I find it funny how a lot of people think Antarctica is desolate with like 0 people kind of looking like the Antarctica map from Overwatch but in reality its much more lively.
My pleasure! Yep there is more happening here than people realise
I came very close to working down there for a 6 mo spin. Would've been working in civil engineering type things. Shortly after i put in the initial application i was diagnosed with MS so i had to pass it up. What i wouldnt do to have had one more year before that shit storm hit my life. Antarctica fascinates me. Love the tour!
Aww I’m so sorry to hear that :( what a bummer
The vehicle at the 8:24 mark is (was?) one of the airfield crash/fire/rescue vehicles. On my first trip to the ice (91/92 season) it was known as Crash 2. I have a picture of me posing in front of it in full bunker gear.
Thanks for that info! 😊
Thank you for the video. That's what I missed about McMurdo. For me it is one of the most interesting places on earth.
I wish, I could be there one time.
My pleasure. It’s a great place to
Thanks for posting! My son works at the fire department.
That’s awesome! What’s his name?
That's awesome how did he get a job doing that
Fun!
I got to watch this with a commentary from my husband who pointed things out right before you did. And noted the changes. He really loved this. I think Antarctica was his favorite deployment even though it was also his most traumatic. But that’s a whole different story.
I’m really glad you both enjoyed it!
This is awesome I’ll have to show my dad, he was there in the late 90s and early 2000s to help build a telescope. It was some of the best times he has had as an astrophysicist.
That was a cool video and very informative. My daughter is there now. She just came in not too long ago on the US Coast Guard ship The Polar Star. This is her second time at McMurdo.
That’s awesome! I just put up a post of the polar star :)
@@Mattykjordan I just watched and liked that a little bit ago! I shared your video with my family.
I was there when the Star made its maiden voyage to the ice. Did a bit of supply liaison with it. Tell your daughter the Coasties have terrible coffee. 😂
@@OAE7477 thats awesome!
Thanks for this video. Brings back memories. I lived at Willy in the early 90s.
My pleasure. So cool to be able to show you what it’s like now
Gerbil gym! I van the Terra buss! 😂😂😂
I love the naming sense. Thank you for the tour! Very interesting!
My pleasure! Glad you enjoyed it!
I’m an air traffic controller. While the work would probably be very boring, I think a turn here as a controller would be a hell of an experience
It sure would be! You should do it
It would be a well earned vacation. I can't imagine working under that much stress.
I still remember towing the mobile control tower onto a snow berm at Willy's field in '74 as I watched the last C130 Herc flight of the summer season fade in the distance and we began to settle in for the coming winter. Read the story of the rogue commercial airliner that crashed into the side of Mt. Erebus.
Wow this is much bigger then I thought I was thinking 30 people max there
I'm envious, brother. I've wanted to to be able to go down there.
Thanks for the memories. It's really grown since I was there in the '70's. On the back corner of 155, next to laundry, used to be a small library. One of my collateral duty winter over tasks was to sort through and Dewey decimal all the books that had been accumulating there since '57 IGY. All books had been donated from kind people in U.S. and N.Z. I found several valuable collectable books and shipped them back to U.S. where the Navy donated them to good causes. I checked out books to many Scott Base personnel. I lived in the Firehouse my 2 winters. Great view of sound and range. Occasionally a dog or 2 from the Scott Base dog team would break free and meander over the hill to the firehouse. We had great food and were generous. But radioed Scott Base to come get their pups each time, after it's stomach was full of course. 😂
That’s amazing you’ve got some great stories! Would you be interested in talking about your experiences on my podcast? It’s called Everything Antarctica and we talk to people who have been south about their experiences?
@@Mattykjordan Sure. What would be timing/logistic's of that? I'm in central U.S.
I worked in McMurdo and various other stations during the Austral summers of 1975 through 1978 and I’ll have to say it has changed a bit. I was a carpenter on the construction crew. The carpenter shop and the Mammoth Mountain Inn were a few of the structures we built, which were done with some pretty marginal equipment. My first two seasons we stayed in a Jamesway, which is basically a quonset hut sheathed in insulated blankets rather than metal cladding. It was strictly a bunkhouse type of berthing facility and a good night’s sleep was rare. My final season I got my own “ room” which came with my seniority. Looks as if there are many newer buildings and I see a lot of cranes, snorkel lifts, scissor lifts and various equipment that definitely would have made our life easier( although we did have one funky old lattice- boom crane). Anyway it was a great experience for a young man in his mid twenties. Since then I’ve traveled the world a fair bit, but always in my mind return to the Antarctic as the most fascinating place I’ve been to.
What a great story and such a cool experience
Wow, thanks for the tour. I was there with the Navy 82-88. I worked in Terminal Operations, which used to be right across the street from Bldg. 155 in "Hill Cargo". What a wonderful trip down memory lane. Thanks for the video
I would love to see inside the Chapel. Thanks for this video!
I’ve done a short showing the inside :)
It just occurred to me that is a scientific outpost in real life
Very cool! Thank you for sharing. 😊❤
Great video. You should get together with Kristin, the store clerk at McMurdo. She is currently there and also uploads into YT. 🙂
Thanks 🙏
Absolutely amazing.!
Thanks :)
I’ve been corresponding with someone that claims to be stationed there but hasn’t ever talked about how much there is to do there… makes me wonder if he is truly who he says he is … only talks about how busy he is with paperwork! Told me is is with NASA and ask me to help him get vacation time, I emailed the headquarters and they said I would have to send money for his replacement for the time he is gone. My guess is that he is not who he says he is!!
Really enjoyed watching your podcast and looking forward to seeing more❤
Cool! Would love to see a video of your base too!
Yep I’ll do that soon!
Wonderful video; Chapel of the Snows looks lovely, and the name is beautiful ♥️ Thank you for sharing!
My pleasure. It’s one of the most unique buildings at McMurdo!
Thank you for this comprehensive tour! It really helps me picture it. I have a friend who is currently working at the McMurdo Station for the 2nd time.
Renovating Mcmurdo? Oh the broken atm for 10yrs finally be fixed lol.
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Nope it's still there 😂
Thanks!
Nice and cool video, I’m really interested in Antarctica and the research nation (like the Italian-French Concordia or the Mario Zucchelli) but this is the first time I see a complete tour of one of it, so thank you really much for this video.
My pleasure I’m glad you like it
Another great video 👍🏻 imagine being able to marry in the Chapel of the Snows.
Can you please share the inside of this lovely Chapel if you are able 💕
I’ve done a short showing the inside! A few people have been married in the chapel :)
Live and worked in McMurdo last year. Moved many of those containers around
Nice!
Someone told me they were being housed at mcmurdo without a bed to sleep in. Is there anyway thar this could be true?
Thank you for making this video
It’s my pleasure :)
My uncle works there, at that exact station! Last year he overwintered at the South Pole station as well. He's back in the States at the moment, but he's going back again this year.
I was under the impression its just a few shipping containers, until I took a look on Google earth and damn theres 3 cottages around my town with less area. that's whole town in Antarctica very informative thx buddy
I wintered over there in '82. Some areas recognizable some not.
That’s awesome 🙌🏼 must have been a. Different place back then
Very interesting! I never would have guessed there was so much to see.
There’s a bit around for sure!
Wow! I had no idea McMurdo was so huge! All of that for only 1000 people?
Yeah it’s pretty big! Yep 1,000 people but lots of different functions. There’s everything you need to run a small town
@@Mattykjordan sounds like everybody's a jack of all trades!
I'd love to visit there, it looks amazing.
This is interesting. Thanks for sharing.
My pleasure :)
That was a great tour of the area! I had no idea we had that much over there! That's a full-fledged city. And here I thought it was supposed to stay fairly primitive via the Treaty. They definitely have everything they need and then some...
When the weather is really bad, how do people get around from work areas, dining, dorms, etc. I never knew the station was so big and spread out. Very interesting video.
thanks for this awesome video .. cheers from Prince Edward Island .. Canada
Thank you so much for opening up the mystery box a little. I would love to experience that for a bit. Just to say I did it. I’m too old now but it would have been a great experience. Good for you!! Thanks for the posts. From Louisiana in the USA
You’re welcome! Thanks for the kind words! ☺️
No rush hour traffic. No rush hour. No traffic. No rush.
Wow i can't believe how big it is. That place is heaps bigger than alot of Aussie towns
Must have been one hell of a drive to get all the way out there.
🤣🤣 sure was
Thanks for the upload. Somewhat off topic, but is there one (1) person in charge at McMurdo? I am curious as to if or when a crime takes place what are the procedures or process?
I am loving your channel! Thank you for all the interesting videos!
My pleasure 🙏
So interesting! Thanks for posting, I had no idea it was so big.
You’re welcome! Thanks for the kind words! ☺️
Very cool!
What time of day was this filmed?
Didnt see a lot of activity...
Was everyone asleep?
It was late in the evening about 9pm
@@Mattykjordan That explains it, thank you!
Idk try using a sundial
@@lobotomyLIVE 😀
Looks like this video was taken in September. Or at least before I got there in early October. It’s crazy to see how much has changed in the few months I’ve been here
Yep! It was taken in September, at around 9pm. Nice to see that there’s progress being made!
I noticed a lot of transmission lines. Does Antartica have its own grid, or are they connected. If so, where?
Yes there is a share grid between Scott base and McMurdo station
Hey i just moved to New Zealand and im planning to study GIS, i was curious if you know if GIS is needed in Antarctica? Also, have you ever done any work at Scotts Base?
Excellent video
As always...a huge thank you for touring us around through your lense.❤ I have a question though...since there are a lot of buildings and activities going on in there, will it affect the environment of Antarctica negatively?
Ultimately without this infrastructure we wouldn’t be able to do important climate science. All activities follow strict environmental guidelines to minimise impact as much as possible
Can you do a video about the life inhabiting Antarctica? How often are wild animals seen? Plants? Fungi?
Here because I randomly found this place on Google Earth lol
Did you find the mountains of madness yet?
Super interesting video, thanks.
My pleasure, thanks :)
Incredible video tour man. I have always wondered what mcmurdo station looked like after it was mentioned so many time on Stargate Sg-1
I find it fascinating to see how many vehicles there but you really didn’t see any people outside. Only one person outside walking around in the video. I’m wondering how cold it is outside there.
Thanks. I’m so glad you enjoyed it. The video was taken at the end of winter when the population is lower hence not many people. It was also -40 outside 🤣
Very interesting to see! My thought, seeing those intersections - does that make Antarctica the only continent without traffic lights?
I honestly didn't realise how expansive the base was. It's almost like a town. Could we get more info on the people who dive under the ice? That sounds interesting.
Sure thing! I’ll do a video about this :) yep it basically is a town. We need to be completely self sufficient
I’ve been wanting to move to Antarctica for quite a long time, I haven’t found much about just regular civilians though. McMurdo station seems like a pretty great place though, don’t know if I could even go though- let alone afford it
You can only stay at McMurdo if you are working there. I’ve written an E-Book about how to get a job in Antarctica! You can get a free copy at the link in my bio or at mattykjordan.com/ebook. I hope you enjoy it!
Yes! That’s where my husband worked! He worked in the VMF as the Foreman!!! By the way, my husband knows you! His name is Isaac Villegas.
Awesome! Hi Isaac 👋
Great video of tour mate,even if it was from the wrong side of road.🫡
Thanks! I thought the same 🤣
@@Mattykjordan 😆
Very nice 👍
Can you do a video on the fire dept. itsself? It would be interesting to see how the firefighters are equiped for such harsh conditions
Yeah I probably could.
I sure hope the old white open LaFrance water pumper isn't still in use down there.😄 I rode with the fire guys in the '70's since they were nice enough to let me live in firehouse with them. You haven't lived until your gloved hands freeze on the grab bar while standing on the tailboard of an open LaFrance on the way to an alarm at the seismo lab in the pass on way to Scott Base.😄 No idea why the Navy would send a water truck to McMurdo. Tank froze and split. Was used mainly as an equipment hauler. We used purple k mainly back then.
Is it true you can’t go to Antarctica if you have an appendix? Because the risk of an emergency?
No. But there are a pretty extensive set of requirements to get there. My husband spent quite some time working there and still has all of his body parts.
He does have a story about a dentist who had to become a field surgeon in an emergency because there isn’t always an immediate way off the ice.
Thats not true. I actually don’t know anyone who has had theirs removed
This is great! I am surprised at the layout of it all. Seems very organically grown. As if it wasn't funded by the world's richest country. I guess I was expecting something energy/space efficient. But it looks just like a town.
do a video of the firefighters (mcmurdo station uses AFD and its own fire team)
This is incredibly cool. I really hope someday I can go to McMurdo as part of the support staff when I am in a better spot financially. I think it would be a really unique experience to get to meet those scientists & help to make the projects they're doing possible. If I didn't have Dyscalculia I'd have loved to become a climate scientist, but either way I think I would really like to witness the extreme environment with my own senses :) I hope that wouldn't affect my eligibility. Do you know if they have a webpage with information about what people physically and mentally qualify to work there?
I’ve written an E-Book about how to get a job in Antarctica! You can get a free copy at the link in my bio or at mattykjordan.com/ebook. I hope you enjoy it!
exciting vidéo
Thank you :)
No McDonalds Drive thru ?
😂 true
Thank you for the great tour. Our daughter is there now.
My pleasure :) glad you liked it
I wish I could use streetview on Mcmurdo, looks like there's a lot to explore.
you guys have a showing of 'the thing' around Halloween?
Its very impressive, but also ive never seen so many ford super duty's in one place
whats in the massive tanks down the road at the end of the video?
how can I move to antarctica?
You’d need to get a job there! I’m currently writing an E-Book about how to get a job in Antarctica! It’s not quite done but if you sign up to my newsletter (link in bio) I’ll send you a copy when it’s finished :)
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Rent from Hertz and get going. Buy bye
How did you get the job there? Would love to go be a mechanic in Antarctica
I’m currently writing an E-Book about how to get a job in Antarctica! It’s not quite done but if you sign up to my newsletter (link in bio) I’ll send you a copy when it’s finished :)
“Ivan the terra bus”🤣
How much scorpion waste? I heard Amundsen-Scott is overrun with it
this was a videofied wikipeida page of mcmurdo station... and I loved it
This is super fascinating. Many thanks for a peak into a world most of us will never see. Antarctica is on my bucket list, the cold is my jam, but I also realize logistically that the folks going there should probably have a purpose other than "tourist".
My pleasure :) you could apply to work there?
@@Mattykjordan Not opposed to it. Maybe life will throw me down there at some point and I've learned to never say never. Thanks for the reply, sorry it took me two months to notice it!
cool!!
I wish u can go anrartica pyramit❤
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Thank you!
Do you think i could get a job out there as an electrician or equipment mechanic or just construction?
I'm curious about how are the internet speeds there?
Where do you keep THE THING?
Frozen o
I never knew it was so vast, holy cow.
Takes a lot to support science :)
Wheres the Bar?