Observation Hill

On the final afternoon before our cargo finally showed up, Anne, Bill, Lorenzo, Nat, and I climbed Observation Hill. Located just outside McMurdo, Ob Hill provides a great view of the surrounding area (thus the name).

McMurdo, while ascending

With the new fuel tank conspicuously branded

Natalie ascends to the half-way point

Anne too

Break time

Up to the peak, in line

And more scattered

Lorenzo finishes

And poses with the cross

(A memorial for the Scott expedition)

Bill reaches the peak

And promptly dodges my camera

Nat takes a break

Panorama of the view from on top

Anne recovers enough to enjoy the sights

Bill hangs out, watching Mt Erebus

A little quiet time

Nat poses

My turn

Preparing for descent

Preferred method: butt-sliding

(At least while the snow lasts)

Nat's turn

And Lorenzo

Bill is too dignified for butt-sliding

Larger view of the panorama. Click for even larger versions.