Thirty-six years ago, Dr Jeff McMullen encountered the remarkable British adventurer, Geoff Somers, on the latter’s historic trek across Antarctica. Geoff Somers took charge of logistics on the expedition because of his vast experience with the British Antarctic Survey. Dr Jeff McMullen, Patriot Hills, Antarctica, October 1989 (Photo supplied)My introduction to Geoff Somers was to hand him letters and taped messages from his family. "The dogs are the real heroes in Antarctica," Somers said, as he fitted their harness and we loaded his sled. Vale Geoff Somers.