Casey station news 2020
![Group photo of expeditioners. Terrabus in the background.](/site/assets/files/55816/img_8836.600x400.jpg)
The Casey crew "ski from the skiway" in beautiful summer weather. Read more
![Three Adélie penguins walking over rocks back to the main penguin colony.](/site/assets/files/55774/photo_1.600x400.jpg)
Expeditioner Aaron shares his recent trip to see the penguins, and a seal pup as special guest. Read more
![A snowy scene with a orange sunset](/site/assets/files/55732/img_7064.600x514.jpg)
Expeditioners lap up the warmer weather Read more
![Two expeditioners in their survival gear hiking on snow.](/site/assets/files/55674/img_7033.600x514.jpg)
Expeditioner Kylea shares her recent training experience Read more
![A319 Airbus sitting on the ice runway with support crew surrounding](/site/assets/files/55634/img_0813.600x514.jpg)
Changing of the guard Read more
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Some really big news - we've welcomed two plane loads of people to station… Read more
![Two large red shipping containers tied up on pallets on the ice](/site/assets/files/55532/img-20201104-wa0001.600x514.jpg)
We prepare for the first plane and an expeditioner waxes lyrical Read more
![Looking out over the top of 6 fuel tanks, two tractors parked at the side, towards the horizon](/site/assets/files/55326/newcomb_bay_pano.600x514.jpg)
Taking a look at a regular task for the mechanics Read more
![An Øveraasen snow blower on the runway with a plume of snow flying in the air](/site/assets/files/55302/img_1975.600x514.jpg)
A trip to Jack's and preparation for the season at Wilkins Read more
![The yellow Hagg outside the Red shed at Casey station waiting to leave for Browning](/site/assets/files/55251/times_a_wasteing-_lets_get_going_hermanns_photo.600x514.jpeg)
Out to Browning and a poetic look at our local huts Read more
![Patterns in a frozen fresh water lake near Casey](/site/assets/files/55207/paths_are_trecherous_and_beautiful.600x514.jpg)
This week at Casey - getting to Antarctica can be a convoluted journey as… Read more
![7 trays of fresh made borek on a kitchen bench with an expeditioner smiling to camera](/site/assets/files/55163/borek.600x514.jpg)
We let you in on our Sunday secret Read more
![Portrait of expeditioner with cold weather gear. Only eyes are uncovered on his face. Ice in background.](/site/assets/files/55088/dscf1440.600x514.jpg)
A trip to Law Dome and hydro-daydreaming Read more
![Three expeditioners in a band playing instruments with music stands, microphones and lights](/site/assets/files/55065/hjqx9972.600x514.jpg)
The story of the Sub-Optimals and what really happens in the laundry Read more
![A constrasting sky with blue showing through and dark but light rimmed clouds looking towards the mouth of Newcomb Bay](/site/assets/files/55022/dsc_1894.600x514.jpg)
Signs that spring is returning to Casey, and Wilkins wakes up Read more
![A seed tray with seedlings of rocket and cos lettuce growing in the Hydroponics facility at Casey](/site/assets/files/54971/20200902_135444.600x514.jpg)
Hydroponic happenings and never a dull moment at Casey this week Read more
![Two tents in snow during evening with Hagglund close by](/site/assets/files/54928/camping_a.600x514.jpg)
This week at Casey trips are being planned Read more
![The Wilkins sleds on a winter berm ready for another season](/site/assets/files/54896/wilkins_sleds_ready_to_go.600x514.jpg)
This week at Casey we report on what is happening up at Wilkins and Early… Read more
![Up and down draught activity over the science building at Casey](/site/assets/files/54848/01.600x514.jpg)
At Casey this week there's thoughts on clouds and proof that we are a… Read more
![Hermann the chef at Casey with his train cake for Nathan Earls birthday](/site/assets/files/54799/earlys_birthday_choo_choo.600x514.jpg)
Some thoughts on the winter experience and future uncertainties this week… Read more
![A view of station in low winter light from Reeves Hill](/site/assets/files/54795/2.600x514.jpg)
This week from Casey a Sunday stroll around station and renovations Read more
![Hermann the Casey chef in the kitchen preparing our Austrian themed extravaganza](/site/assets/files/54791/herman.600x514.jpg)
This week at Casey we share our Austrian experience and welcome back the… Read more
![A locally knitted beanie and bottle opener made for an expeditioners birthday at Casey](/site/assets/files/54784/danes_birthday_presents.600x514.jpg)
What we do in our spare time and a reminder to look up occasionally! Read more
![A view of the Casey dining room at meal time](/site/assets/files/54674/my_casey_family.600x514.jpg)
We examine the team's diversity and look at how to open an outdoor… Read more
![Formal photo of the 3 plumbers](/site/assets/files/54618/an_unrelated_picture_of_3_good_looking_plumbers.600x514.jpg)
The doctor gives us a rundown on her LSA team, a plumber muses on facial… Read more
![Expeditioner wearing colourful shirt taking a dip in the Casey sea ice swimming pool.](/site/assets/files/54582/img_3099.600x514.jpg)
This week at Casey we'll fill you in on Midwinter happenings and the… Read more
![An expeditioner man-hauling his pack on the ice](/site/assets/files/54542/p2012244.600x514.jpg)
This week at Casey we have musings from a hut and a peek at Midwinters Read more
![Portrait of the chef holding a box of apples](/site/assets/files/54502/chef_herman.600x514.jpg)
This week at Casey the sun gets lower and we find out about the locals… Read more
![Three expeditioners on the sea ice out to drill the sea ice thickness](/site/assets/files/54415/dill_location_near_locked_in_icebergs_-_copy.600x514.jpg)
This week at Casey we're visiting huts and out on the sea ice Read more
![Three expeditioners showing off their beards](/site/assets/files/54405/20200523_183126.600x514.jpg)
This week at Casey we look at the current hair styles expeditioners are… Read more
![A bottle of wine and two glasses in front of a colourful sunset over the ice.](/site/assets/files/54182/take-the-time-and-treat-yourself-to-a-sunset-set.600x514.jpg)
This week at Casey we take advantage of a perfect sunset, update you on… Read more
![Landscape of the sun over the sea ice and ice cliffs](/site/assets/files/54070/01.600x514.jpg)
This week at Casey we see some picturesque images of Antarctica showing… Read more
![Three expeditioners at the Browning Peninsula](/site/assets/files/54066/icy-news-intrepid-expeditioners-rod-dunc-gracey-relaxed-after-a-night-at-browning.600x514.jpg)
Casey is all about it’s people this week Read more
![One of the groomers out at Wilkes Hilton hut on the Clark Peninsula](/site/assets/files/54062/1.600x514.jpg)
This week at Casey its grooming the ski-loop and moving snow Read more
![Casey expeditioners get into their training for the Relay for Life](/site/assets/files/54058/in-training.600x514.jpg)
Casey prepares for Relay for Life and welcomes the Wilkins team to station Read more
![A brilliant sunset lighting up the clouds to the west](/site/assets/files/54079/img_2693.600x514.jpg)
Some images of Casey skies this week Read more
![Field training officer in the vehicle workshop, lying under a vehicle](/site/assets/files/54082/flynn-photo-1.600x514.jpg)
This week at Casey a Mechanic and Field Training Officer trade places… Read more
![A multi-coloured Aurora over Newcomb Bay near Casey station](/site/assets/files/54075/newcomb-bay-and-aurora.600x514.jpg)
This week from Casey — tips on shooting an aurora and how our working from… Read more
![Map showing the limits of aurora visibility](/site/assets/files/53669/figure_1.600x514.png)
This week at Casey we're viewing Auroras and wondering where the time… Read more
![Expeditioner walking through a doorway](/site/assets/files/53665/jim.600x514.jpg)
At Casey this week we get used to winter and travel to Wilkins to help… Read more
![A snow petrel on Reeves Hill](/site/assets/files/53662/img_0549.600x514.jpg)
Our winter chef reflects on the summer Read more
![Group photos of the summer team at Casey this season](/site/assets/files/53658/mvimg_20200226_163110.600x514.jpg)
This week we recall the summer and tick aviation boxes Read more
![Three expeditioners stand next to the concrete helipad with a bamboo cane installed in the centre.](/site/assets/files/53654/sundial-1a.600x514.jpg)
This week at Casey we are passing time and cleaning up Read more
![Graphic of the remediation site](/site/assets/files/53649/digital-surface-model2.600x514.jpg)
This week at Casey we take a look at what remediation are doing, some more… Read more
![A small orange boat with an stunning iceberg backdrop.](/site/assets/files/53645/dsc05958.600x514.jpg)
This week at Casey a first time plumber gives his thoughts on the summer… Read more
![Snow petrel chick in rocky crevice near Casey station](/site/assets/files/53640/dscn4311.600x514.jpg)
Near Casey this week: a bit of excitement on the ice plateau does not… Read more
![The original ANARE Code Book](/site/assets/files/53636/1-the-code-book.600x514.jpg)
This week at Casey Comms tells us about the way it used to be and our… Read more
![Two people in cold weather gear standing outside a building](/site/assets/files/53632/00.600x514.jpg)
At Casey this week we look at survival training that all expeditioners do… Read more
![Inside view of workshop with round huts being built](/site/assets/files/53628/test-fitting-melon-cam-lea.600x514.jpg)
What it’s like to be a Carpenter and a Comms Tech at Casey Read more
![Man on a tractor on the ice](/site/assets/files/53623/jan-04-1958-hillary-south-pole_lr.600x514.jpg)
This week at Casey we look at tractors in Antarctica and the role of the… Read more
![The official Casey Christmas Card for 2019](/site/assets/files/53619/casey-christmas_larger.600x514.jpg)
This week at Casey its was a white Christmas followed by resupply Read more