Week 27 at the Pole

Friday, July 14, 2017 - 10:00am

IceCube Lab under bright moonlight
Martin Wolf, IceCube/NSF

Although the poker tournament continues, last week’s focus was all about the Games—the South Pole Winter Games, where they had actual medals, a closing ceremony, and even an Olympic flame.  There was a wide array of events, from a 10k treadmill to an individual sled pull, giving participants many opportunities to medal.  IceCube winterover James not only medaled but won the gold in the Rubik’s Cube competition. Even amid all that excitement, winterover Martin made it outside to capture some great shots lit by a full moon.

Piles of medals on a table
Martin Wolf, IceCube/NSF

Medal recipients standing on podiums
Martin Wolf, IceCube/NSF

South Pole station under aurora
Martin Wolf, IceCube/NSF