Below is a series of short mini-docs about life in Union Glacier Camp, Antarctica. They act slightly like an addendum to the short film above - so I’d recommend watching it first, and hopefully you’ll be interested in watching the series below.
(This is the introduction film.)
Whilst the landscape at Union Glacier Camp is utterly captivating, so too are the people who live and work there.
Surprisingly, it didn’t take much effort to convince two members of staff to strip down to their underwear in order to explain what type of clothing you need in Antarctica.
The Basler is one of the most fascinating, and oldest machines you can find in Antarctica.
It might feel trivial, but I find these moments of daily life, living and working in Antarctica, to be really wonderful.
The impetus for this film was Ali – she had the brilliant idea to document all of the staff’s tents, and how they decorate and personalise them. I wish I had the time to do more of these, as each tent was so fascinating.
The weather in Antarctica isn’t always calm, sunny and clear, but when it is – it’s magnificent.
During the 2018-19 ALE Antarctic season there was a trend amongst some of the staff to trim their beards into a moustache. I’m not really sure if it’s enjoyed the same popularity during other seasons, or if it was a one-time thing.
Meteorologists, Fritz and Marc, are hosts of Union Glacier Camp’s equivalent of the daily weather forecast. Reliable. Cheerful. Belgian.
Join Guest Liaison Gerado Stern and the Union Glacier football team, in their journey to get the cup back from the rival Chilean base.
A brief and incomplete guide to the various structures of Union Glacier Camp. There’s also something quite perfect about Julia’s unscripted, single-take delivery.
Monica, the Captain of the Twin Otter, is probably one of the most amazing people in the world.
Skiing in the Heritage Range, Antarctica.
Let the Travel Safety dream-team of Simon, Iain and Josh, guide you safely through the turbulent landscape of Antarctica.
For those staff and guest celebrating Christmas in Union Glacier, far from their families; bringing along suitable festive attire is essential.
Union Glacier Camp is only a seasonal camp, and eventually, all the tents and most of the other structures will be disassembled for the Antarctic winter and the staff will head home. Many will return for the next season, but for some, it will be their last time at UG, or even in Antarctica.