My Antarctic stats
- Began working in travel: 2012
- Antarctic activities tested: Citizen science, Kayaking
- Polar plunges braved: 4
Swoop says
My top tip for travelling to Antarctica is to get a good pair of Merino wool inner gloves. These make it easier to take pictures without ever getting cold hands (and give you a good grip to open your phone).
Heather Moult Antarctica Specialist
My top 5 Antarctic moments
- Kayaking around Fournier Bay in perfectly flat conditions. There was no sound except the soft swish of my paddle gliding through the water and the crackle and pop of the brash ice
- A magical sunset cruise down the Gerlache Strait surrounded by humpbacks fluke slapping and bubble-net feeding
- Arriving at Damoy Point and spotting hundreds of porpoising penguins in the sea, returning to their nesting sites, before I’d even gotten out of my bed
- Finally completing the infamous Shackelton hike from Fortuna Bay to Stromness and imagining what it must have felt like for Shackleton when he saw the whaling station in the distance after all those months of survival was really impactful
- Visiting Gold Harbour in South Georgia was a highlight of the trip for me. Seeing the thousands of king penguins and their chicks nestled amongst elephant seals and their pups was astounding - the sounds and the visuals were mind-blowing. I felt like I was in a wildlife documentary!
Heather with king penguins, South Georgia
My Antarctic photos
Celebrating making it to my seventh continent
Curious gentoo penguins
Spotting penguins in Port Charcot
Taking a zodiac ride with Booth Island in the background
More about me
- Snow, ice and mountains have always had a special place in my heart as an avid skier and outdoor enthusiast.
- I lived in Singapore for 2.5 years and now call the Bahamas home. I'm happiest in the two extremes: very hot or very cold!
- I particularly love Antarctica in the early season because it's so scenic and pristine.
- My wide-ranging adventures have taken me everywhere from Asia to Alaska. In fact, I've now been to all seven continents!
Heather at Orne Harbour, Antarctica
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