Cold Case Adventures and how to Survive Them
This series of podcasts presents life at Mawson Base, Antarctica throughout 1976 and the summer of 1977. Mawson is one of three Australian Antarctic bases with a fourth on the sub-Antarctic Macquarie Island. Each episode is devoted to a specific adventure (or mis-adventure) over a 15 month period. At this period of time Mawson was one of just a few Antarctic bases that had working Husky dogs to which a number of these podcasts are about. I am surprised upon looking back and referencing source material how many crazy stories occurred during my time at Mawson. The equivalent Youtube videos use Phil’s super8 videos, photos, paintings, illustrations and cartoons which will enhance the listener’s experience.
Cold Case Adventures and how to Survive Them
Peter Stickland - Communications, Mawson Antarctica, 1980
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Philip Wolter
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Season 1
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Episode 26
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In the summer of 1980 Peter Stickland, RAF trained radio operator, journeyed to Mawson, Antarctica to maintain vital communications for the base. His adventures throughout the year are related to Phil, including his transfer to Davis Base the following summer to rescue their radio communications. This is a snapshot of the times living at two Australian Antarctic bases.
