There are areas where crevasses, or cracks in the ice exist. The snow occasionally covers those cracks, but can not hold any significant weight. On the upper parts of the glaciers I am roped in to an experience guide who is ready to help me if I happen to fall into a crevasse. Fortunately I have only stuck my foot into several small crevasses so far. Now that I am finished with the glacier measurements, I am ready to move on to some other smaller projects.
Thanksgiving is come up, which is a big to do out here.
There will probably be about 25 people or so here during the day. Folks come from all parts of the valley to participate in the festivities. The only requirement is that folks bring their own chair. There is also a celebration of Thanksgiving back in McMurdo, which is the main headquarters for operations in this part of Antarctica, on the weekend, but I think I will stay here through the weekend. Some time after Thanksgiving I will head back to McMurdo to do first and foremost, laundry.