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ShelterAntarcticJanuary – February
Browning Pass
Italy
Est. 1997Continental AntarcticaCoordinates74.63°S 163.93°E
Altitude63 m a.s.l.
Beds4
Summer Staff0
Browning Pass, ENEA
Location
Skiway in the valley Browing Pass. It is located in the back side of the Northern Foothils, Victoria Land. This skiway is pertinent to the Mario Zucchelli Station, from which it is 10 km far away. It is used from the Basler at the end of the season.
History
This strip was used first from the American aircraft before of the establishment of the Italian station. There is a marked strip with two containers, one is used as refuge the other is used as a store.
Research
None.
Biodiversity
Snowy valley.
Human Presence
None.
Climate
Climate ZoneCoastal Antarctica
Mean Temp-15°C
Wind Speed18 km/h
Access
It is reachable from MZS by helicopter or by Twin Otter.
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