A Climbing Wall In Antarctica

A Climbing Wall In Antarctica

Here at the south pole, we have lots of recreation options – including a small climbing wall. It’s not directly in the station, but if you’re brave enough to venture out to the almost abandoned Summer Camp area, tucked inside an indescript wooden shack is this small, but awesome climbing wall. Just enough for a good pump.

The Climbing wall at the Amundsen-Scott South Pole Station
The Climbing wall at the Amundsen-Scott South Pole Station. It’s small, but very steep, and with enough laps, you can get in a decent workout.
The South Pole Climbing Wall is located in a random building about 400 meters away from the elevated station, in a zone called "summer camp".
The South Pole Climbing Wall is located in a random building about 400 meters away from the elevated station, in a zone called “summer camp”.

More on my work in Antarctica, at South Pole, WAIS Divide, and McMurdo