Packing for a two-week excursion to Antarctica with stops in
Buenos Aires and Ushuaia, Argentina seems a daunting task…at first. Fortunately,
Lindblad Expedition’s website and customer service team provided clear
expectations for how to “gear up”. You can check out the full packing list here. My anxiety first subsided after doing some
research via the site’s FAQ’s. There, I learned that the on-board atmosphere is
casual and comfortable; no need for formal attire. The average air temperature
in Antarctica would be between 30 to 40 degrees Fahrenheit during our voyage. This is
similar to the weather I am accustomed to during the Kentucky winter months. Thus,
most of the gear suggested I already had. What’s more, the two articles of
clothing I was most concerned about, a parka and footwear, would be
provided! Lindblad Expeditions rented the Grosvenor Teacher Fellows a pair
of fully waterproof knee-high rubber boots to keep our feet dry when stepping
into shallow, icy water during wet Zodiac landings. Plus, every passenger
on-board the National Geographic Explorer was supplied a fully lined windproof,
water resistant parka which we got to keep!
