Polestock – 2008 – a review

South Pole resident and press correspondent Jeff King writes:

“…Fifteen musicians. Seven musical acts. Six different musical genres. Such diversity can mostly be attributed to the wide variety of musical backgrounds:…”

The full article can be found here. I see no mention, however, of the days earlier event – the BF5K – a five kilometer (18 lap) race inside the station. Participants were required to dress up in costume. Drinking while running was optional, but most racers opted in. Probably the only race in the world where there were no winners. Only a fastest loser.