by matadigital | Nov 27, 2016 | ANTARCTIC YOUTH AMBASSADOR 2016/17, Blake Ambassador 2016/17 Blogs
Finally, Wednesday morning, the much-anticipated day where we get to make up camp and stay in the field! The day began with an early breakfast and final checks before setting out in our Hägglund with my team members, Lizzie, Ciaran and Sue. The main aim for this trip...
by matadigital | Nov 20, 2016 | ANTARCTIC YOUTH AMBASSADOR 2016/17, Blake Ambassador 2016/17 Blogs
What an incredible couple of days! Over the last 48hours, I have hiked up Observation Hill (which is actually more like a mountain), walked more than 20kms over sea ice, photographed baby seal pups and set up a tent in the snow, before finishing off with an ice cream...
by matadigital | Nov 13, 2016 | ANTARCTIC YOUTH AMBASSADOR 2016/17, Blake Ambassador 2016/17 Blogs
Hello again! It has been a busy week here in Antarctica – here’s the update: Monday and Tuesday, I spent preparing with my team ready to go in the field for five days. This involved going through all our gear, including setting up our 7 tents and double checking all...
by matadigital | Nov 11, 2016 | ANTARCTIC YOUTH AMBASSADOR 2016/17, Blake Ambassador 2016/17 Blogs
Hi everyone! My name is Annika Andresen, and I am incredibly honoured and excited to introduce myself as the 2016 Sir Peter Blake Trust Antarctic Youth Ambassador! What a whirlwind journey it has been to this point, and an absolute dream come true. I cannot wait to...
