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Testing the Hagglund’s ability to handle uneven terrain during general maintenance in the annex garage, ensuring safe mobility across challenging Antarctic surfaces.

Installing polyethylene sheets around the base of the annex façade to prevent powder snow from infiltrating underneath the building.

Performing routine maintenance and replacing faulty sensors at the AWS. Each visit ensures accurate pressure, temperature, humidity, and wind measurements year-round.

Arrival by skidoos: Reaching the remote AWS sites by skidoos across the high Antarctic plateau.

Close-up of the adjustment screw that allows millimeter-accurate leveling.

The hydraulic pistons are now installed and ready for testing.

Preparing the wooden foundation that will hold the new hydraulic pistons.

With the snow cleared, the Princess Elisabeth Antarctica Station is fully operational, powered by solar energy and ready for the BELARE 2025–26 season.

Waste storage containers and equipment are placed on the newly leveled terrace, ready for the busy summer season ahead.