Antarctica isn’t for the faint of heart. The icy and remote landscape isn’t a classic vacation destination, but for a few thrill seekers and persistent scientists, a trip to the Antarctic is a dream come true. In the five stories below, we highlight solo treks to the South Pole, the sled dogs who help humans explore the treacherous terrain, and one man’s mission to capture a whale feeding frenzy. This Is What a Polar Explorer Looks Like By Amy Crawford Thirty-three-year-old Harpreet Chandi, a captain in the U.K.’s Royal Army…
