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Field camp in Dry Valleys, Antarctica. The tents are an updated design of the bamboo pole-canvass material tents that Robert F. Scott used on his ill-fated expedition to the South Pole. These tents are now typically made using aluminum poles and canvass walls.

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News - 5-12-2006

The Icylands website is under construction, so don't be surprised if you find sections that lack content.

Recent changes:

Pictures for Thule and Kangerlussauq have been updated with thumbnails.

Last update: 05/12/06. For more information or comments, contact: icylands.