Taking pictures and filming on the ice

Pictures and Videos

We hope that these videos and picture galleries will give you a feeling of what it is like to live and work in Antarctica. You will also find a lot of material related to the construction of the station.

Latest Pictures

  • Alain and Tim load everything onto the Prinoth, including survival gear, tents, and supplies, for their journey across the harsh Antarctic environment and a stop at Perseus Airfield. - © International Polar Foundation

    Field Campaigns Begin: Snow Sampling Expeditions

    With all mandatory training completed, scientists and BELARE crew members are embarking on field campaigns to carry out their planned research. On December 31st, Sarah Wouthy and field guide Sebastian…

  • A Christmas tree crafted from leftover wood and decorated with Christmas crackers brightens the station’s living area. - © International Polar Foundation

    Christmas at Princess Elisabeth Antarctica Station

    This week, the team celebrated a wonderful Christmas at the station with a delicious meal prepared by long-time cook Christine Mattel. A wooden Christmas tree made from leftover wood and…

  • Team members set up harnesses, ropes, and safety gear before beginning the crevasse training. - © International Polar Foundation

    Crevasse Safety Training in Antarctica

    As part of the mandatory safety training, new team members and scientists take part in crevasse rescue exercises. Led by expedition leader and mountain guide Alain Hubert, the training teaches…

Pictures Archive

Latest Videos

  • Prinoths Departing for the Field

    A time-lapse showing both Prinoths setting off along the long traverse, transporting teams and supplies across the Antarctic plateau.

  • Crevasse Rescue in Action

    Team members lie flat and work together to safely pull a secured colleague out of the crevasse.

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