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Lighter cargo is unloaded separately, allowing for more flexible handling and quicker transport to storage areas

The heaviest items are transported on sledges and carefully moved to their designated locations at the station.

After the long journey from the coast, the traverse reaches Princess Elisabeth Antarctica - cargo and crew safely back, despite snowy conditions at the station.

All cargo is successfully unloaded from the ship and secured on the sledges. With the sledges fully loaded, the traverse begins its return journey towards the station.

After several challenging days navigating heavy sea ice, the cargo ship finally arrives at the coast, bringing long-awaited supplies.

The traverse team sets off towards the coast, beginning a long journey across the Antarctic plateau to meet the incoming cargo ship.

An experienced climber, PEA Station Doctor David Werlan has no problem going up the 30-metre tower in front of PEA to install instruments for the SnowFlux project.

Rainette Engberg from the EPFL in Switzerland poses with a sonic anemometer used in the SnowFlux project near the 30-metre tower at PEA.

Rainette Engberg from the EPFL in Lausanne, Switzerland works on setting up a sonic anemometer at PEA for the SnowFlux project.