The Alaska Wymans left Orlando at 74 degrees. They arrived in Nome at -22 degrees. With the slight breeze, it was 30 below. 104 degree difference. I don't even like to hear the words "30 below." I shiver from that alone.
I'm told that at Amundsen-Scott station, when the temp hits -100F they crank the sauna up to 200 (of course they have a sauna), bake a few minutes and then run outside naked. It's called the 300 degree club. I've not met someone who said they participated, but I'd be astonished if some guys _hadn't_ done it, with or without permission. First, "guys" and second, 6 months of dark seems crazy-making.
I have dived from a hot tub into a foot of snow a few times, so I doubt it would take me six months to give it a try. Of course, you have to go there and be bored to have the chance, and after 72 years I'm not likely to pick up the desire for that now.
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I'm told that at Amundsen-Scott station, when the temp hits -100F they crank the sauna up to 200 (of course they have a sauna), bake a few minutes and then run outside naked. It's called the 300 degree club.
I've not met someone who said they participated, but I'd be astonished if some guys _hadn't_ done it, with or without permission. First, "guys" and second, 6 months of dark seems crazy-making.
I have dived from a hot tub into a foot of snow a few times, so I doubt it would take me six months to give it a try. Of course, you have to go there and be bored to have the chance, and after 72 years I'm not likely to pick up the desire for that now.
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