If you’ve ever wondered what it is like to live on the Antarctic continent, then this video is for you. Depending on the time of year, there are actually hundreds of people living on Antarctica, with most arriving during the austral summer and leaving before the return of winter.
But, there are also some hardy individuals who stay there for the entire year, braving the incredibly cold and dark winter to keep research facilities operating in the harshest environment imaginable. Want to know how they manage to do it? Take a look at the clip above to find out.
Kraig is an outdoor and adventure travel writer based in Nashville, TN. Over the course of his career, he has contributed to numerous online and print outlets, including Popular Mechanics, Gear Junkie, Outside Online, National Geographic, Digital Trends, Business Insider, TripSavvy, about.com, and of course The Adventure Blog.
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