19 Feb 2024

Visiting Shackleton’s Nimrod Hut at Cape Royds

Our fantastic day began with tension in the air over breakfast. With the challenging sea ice conditions, would we be able to visit Shackleton’s Nimrod Hut at Cape Royds? In an attempt to make it possible, the expedition staff prepared an ice step on the shoreline. They were successful, and it was with great excitement that we ventured forth to the Nimrod Hut. It was only a short walk to the hut, and a light dusting of snow enhanced the Antarctic scene, with the hut nestled in the glistening white landscape. What a great choice of site; sheltered and with great views.

After visiting the hut, we walked up to the headland to view the world’s most southern Adélie Penguin colony. With dropping temperatures, we returned to Heritage Adventurer to warm up over lunch and began our journey north.

Images © M. Maloney, Heritage Expeditions