>forgetting that there's a US research station at the south pole that always has at least a few dozen support staff even during the Antarctic winterhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amundsen%E2%80%93Scott_South_Pole_Station>The original Amundsen–Scott Scientific Station was constructed during November 1956 to carry out part of the International Geophysical Year (IGY) of scientific observations during 1957 through 1958, and the station has been continuously occupied since then. As of 2005, this station lies within 100 meters (330 feet) of the Geographic South Pole.Stuck at south pole, run to the station and bang on the door until some very confused staff let me in.
Stuck at north pole, shoot in the air a couple times in the vain hope someone hears it and rescues me. Otherwise slowly freeze to death or shoot myself to get it over with.
