Snowmobile Training

Although we all live primarily at the elevated portion of the south pole station, there are a number of other structures in the surrounding areas. Most are within walking distance, but to get there with a bit more speed, we use snowmobiles. Anybody on station is allowed to drive a snowmobile, but first they must undergo a brief training on operating the machines. Here’s engineer Flint Hamblin explaining how to use one of the older “Alpines”..

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