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The carpetners at the Princess Elisabeth Antarctica are installing a steel I-beam beneath the station's annexes to add extra support below where the station's water treatment system sits.

A snowstorm surrounds the station while the traverse is still on its return journey with the cargo. Under these harsh but typical Antarctic conditions, the heavily loaded tractors can only move forward at very low speed.

A time-lapse showing both Prinoths setting off along the long traverse, transporting teams and supplies across the Antarctic plateau.

Team members lie flat and work together to safely pull a secured colleague out of the crevasse.

Demonstrating the rope techniques used to safely ascend and exit a crevasse.

A striking look at the scale and beauty of a crevasse from the inside.

Demonstrating how a seemingly solid snow surface can collapse and reveal a crevasse below.

A last inspection of the fully assembled station to ensure it remains stable and secure in strong winds.

Putting the weather station together and verifying each component before final installation.