Deception Island
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Active volcano island with historic whaling station ruins
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Active volcano island with historic whaling station ruins
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"Embark on a once-in-a-lifetime adventure to marvel at the polar night, spot unique wildlife, and explore awe-inspiring landscapes."
"On the first possible ski day we landed at Deception Island, rode a zodiac to shore, and were greeted by a lone gentoo penguin before I clicked into my bindings to ski a volcano—an ascent of about 1,157 feet that rewarded us with sweeping views of the island and Whalers Bay, and surprisingly creamy turns despite the location's reputation." - Melissa McGibbon Melissa McGibbon Melissa McGibbon is an award-winning adventure travel writer. She is the destinations editor for Powder Magazine, and you can find her work on Travel + Leisure, Lonely Planet, Outside, The Points Guy, Backpacker, Ski, Scuba Diving, and more. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines
"A moody caldera in Bransfield Strait, part of the South Shetland Islands, known for its active volcano and extinct whaling station."
"Embark on a unique adventure to Antarctica, where you can experience breathtaking icy landscapes and diverse wildlife."