The White Darkness

[Wyoming]

Don't ever whine again.

https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2...white-darkness

There are really no words.

[tiptoe]

Incredible story; thanks for posting.

[Burrhead]

I read this the other day. Great story.

[Traillium]

Indeed. Such spirit.

[saltysack]

Great story!


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[Dogwood]

Hope, faith, answered prayer, humbleness to a higher power, courage, patience, leadership, perseverance,...all in the face of extreme duress.


A sobering study. More than a story.


Obviously, declaring "By Endurance We Conquer" it wasn't just referring to the name of the ship. They truly lived by it.


Many thanks for sharing the article. Well written.

[FrogLevel]

In addition to being an amazing story that website design is top notch.

[BlackCloud]

Despite his assurances, he looked worried (not sad or disappointed) in that pic drinking his tea.

[rocketsocks]

Another great read by the New Yorker.

[CalebJ]

That was absolutely fascinating. One of the best articles I've read in ages.

[Marta]

What a saga. Really punched me in the gut at the end.

[tiptoe]

Oddly, as the third expedition began, I "knew" how it was going to end, and I was right. It was Icarus flying too near the sun.

[CalebJ]

Oddly, as the third expedition began, I "knew" how it was going to end, and I was right. It was Icarus flying too near the sun.

I didn't see it coming at all. Should have - in retrospect it seems like they built up to that. As it was, it felt like getting hit by a train to have things end that way.

[chknfngrs]

Despite his assurances, he looked worried (not sad or disappointed) in that pic drinking his tea.

Methinks that’s not quite tea. Look closely!