Climb up Observation hill

Part of the medical staff had an opportunity to climb "Ob" hill - a steep and slippery trail this time of year.

The view of McMurdo station from the flanks of the hill. Looking northwest over McMurdo sound.

I'm on the way up with the new ice runway in the background.

The view from the summit south over the Ross ice shelf. The shadow is the perfect cone shape of Observation Hill. The road on the ice is the 20 mile road to Pegasus runway where I landed two weeks ago.

"Ice Man" Taylor, one of the Docs here. A normal hike in the -24 degree Antarctic air!

The summit cross was erected in 1913 to honor Robert Scott and his party.

Best wishes to all my family and friends!

Bob