By STAFF Writer
November 21, 2011
ANTARCTIC NEWS - The historic race between Scott and Amundsen reaches one hundred years. South Pole prepares for this 100-year anniversary.
A century ago on the most inhospitable locations was the last great feat placed, spawning a race in terrestrial exploration between the two different men - Capt. Robert Falcon Scott and Roald Amundsen. Scott was epitome of stoic British military officer and Amundsen was a veteran polar explorer from Norway. The goal of these two very different men was to stand first at the South Pole.
Now, after 100 years, adventurers, avid travelers and history buffs to visit the Antarctica's polar plateau site, once the most inaccessible, to commemorate the great achievement of mankind.
About 150 people are being expected on December 14th on the Amundsen anniversary at the station, including Norwegian Prime Minister Jens Stoltenberg.
Advanced research center Amundsen-Scott South Pole Station is today housed in the location, 90 South. It supports observatories and telescopes there. During the months of November to February the Station houses more than two hundred scientists and personnel.
About 150 people are being expected on December 14th on the Amundsen anniversary at the station, including Norwegian Prime Minister Jens Stoltenberg. On January 17 to celebrate the 100-year of Scott at the South Pole, about 70 people may gather.
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