Discovery Hut in McMurdo

Discovery Hut is just to the southwest of McMurdo within easy walking distance. It was built in 1902 by the Scott Expedition and was also used by the Shackleton expedition. It is essentially untouched since 1917 and as you can see there is still a seal carcas outside and old material. There is still food inside as well. The cold, dry climate means it takes a long time to decay. Tours inside are given once a week. It is locked up outside of those times. Here are several pics with me in one of them: