tappet, I'll try again:
Why don't you take us through how you would fool a bunch of people with GPS, compasses and eyes that they were at the South Pole when they were really somewhere else. How would you pull off this grand illusion?
I do not have to, some body who knows what they are doing has already gone it.
Really? Have you any evidence that the entire south pole tourist industry is a massive, ridiculous hoax? You seem to be just flapping your gums.
And you have no evidence proving its not.
Well I do. There are 10s of companies taking thousands of people of people every year - that is evidence in itself
Its tourism crabby. Not science
Actually, there is a massive scientific research station there:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amundsen%E2%80%93Scott_South_Pole_StationThousands of scientists come and go during the year.
In tourism no one really gives a fuck whether its fact or not
What a ridiculous generalisation. For a start they usually give a fuck about been on the right continent....cos it's kind of obvious if you're not.
tourism no one really gives a fuck whether its fact or not, the tour guide is happy when you are gone so he can sit down have a smoke and not look at you any more.
What kind of tourism do you think it is there? It's not just some bored student pointing at buildings and bullshitting, as it sounds like you used to do. Although why should we believe you - you lie.
People are paying around $50,000 for 7 days, and the itineraries are more like this:
Day 1 Punta Arenas – Antarctica
Fly by Ilyushin jet aircraft from Punta Arenas across the Drake Passage, beyond the Peninsula and over Ellsworth Land to a base camp at Union Glacier. The flight time is approximately 4.5 hours. Union Glacier camp is located 8km from the runway at the base of Mount Rossman. On landing, you will be directed to a heated passenger terminal where you will pick up a shuttle service to the camp. On arrival at camp you will settle in and enjoy a welcome meal.
Day 2 orientation at Union Glacier Camp, Antarctica
Your guide will brief you on logistics as well as environmental and safety considerations for your stay and you will tour camp to discover the intricacies of daily life in Antarctica. Your guide will let you know the range of activities that are available and will want to hear about your interests in order to tailor the daily programme to you.
Days 3-6 explore Union Glacier & Fly to the South Pole!
The flight to the South Pole takes approx 6 hours and will take place on the first day that weather and logistics permit. The remaining days will be spent participating in optional activities from Unioin Glacier, or simply enjoying the tranquillity and majesty of this incredible continent.
Your flight to the Pole affords views over a vast expanse of high polar plateau punctuated by the occasional field of crevasses. Landing at the Pole for your 3-4 hour visit you’ll experience temperatures ranging from -25 to -35°C. On arrival you will visit the USA’s Amundsen-Scott research station and will stand at the Geographic South Pole.
Your stay at Union Glacier can be as energetic or relaxed as you wish with activities on offer generally only limited by enthusiasm and imagination. Active pursuits include cross-country skiing, hiking, light climbing, overnight camping trips and snow-machine assisted tours taking you out into the scenic hills. They are complemented by more leisurely indoor activities including lectures about Antarctica and polar exploration. Photographers are sure to appreciate the unusual wind-sculpted snow features, ice pools, dramatic peaks, spectacular open skies and the golden light cast by the austral summer.
Day 7 Antarctica – Punta Arenas
Weather permitting, the aircraft from Punta Arenas will arrive in Union Glacier on the scheduled departure day for the final leg of your Antarctic journey, back over the ice to Punta Arenas.