Footwear is hugely important in Antarctica to keep us safe. We have several types of footwear which are each used for different things. When working outside, I have three main types of boot that I wear. First, we have the ECW boot or extreme cold weather. These are the boots that we are required to wear for any flights to and from Antarctica or on helicopters. I wear these when it is colder than about -40°c but it depends on how long I’m outside or where I’m going. Next up are the mid range or m

Here are the 8 most forgotten winter accessories that you must bring on your trek. Winter treks are a lot of fun IF you do it right. One of the most important things that trekkers forget are winter accessories. In this reel, Swathi Chatrapathy (@swathichatrapathy ) tells you the 8 most forgotten winter accessories that you must bring on your trek. Winter in the Himalayas requires you to face fiercely cold weather. The day time temperature will be around 8-13°C, whereas the temperature drops as l