Yorkshire Philosophical Society

Event Information

Café Scientifique: Antarctic Travels

A presentation by Vivien Irish, Engineer and Traveller

Synopsis

A presentation about visiting Antarctica on a walking holiday, there is only one place that this is allowed, and the speaker will explain some of the technological hazards the 21st century traveller faces including landing aeroplanes on a blue ice runway; living in a tent on a glacier; suitable clothing and footwear; and the management of sanitary arrangements.