[Paul Ward]

Hi psman1,

I've never been to McMurdo, but the idea of natural skating sounds very unlikely. There's endless amounts of ice of course, but it's all very rough and uneven. Walking or cross-country skiing are the most likely similar pursuits, with a lesser amount of downhill skiing.

I'm not a skater and never have been, but I didn't see anyone skating while I was south, nor did I hear of it either. You have to remember the wind too, so even if you could find a suitable natural ice-rink, the chances are it would be difficult to take advantage of.