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Mountain of Ice: Jon Krakauer and fellow mountaineers pioneer a new route on a scientific expedition up Antarctica's highest peak.
Interview and Article

Krakauer in Antarctica
Krakauer in Antarctica Author and mountaineer Jon Krakauer explains the value of being in a place that throws ordinary existence on its head.

The Producer's Story
The Producer's Story Liesl Clark tells what it was like to make a high-definition film while scaling Antarctica's tallest mountain, Vinson Massif.


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Expedition Panoramas
Expedition Panoramas View 360-degree photographs of NOVA camps on the trek to Vinson Massif.

Life Cycle of a Glacier
Life Cycle of a Glacier Follow the adventures of a snowflake as it takes up residence in a glacier and goes for a prolonged ride.

If the Ice Melts
If Antarctic Ice Melts See how Antarctica's meltwater could redraw coastlines around the world.


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