Because, who doesn’t like winter camping in the Superior National Forest? Snow, cold, wind, sun, slush, attempts at cross country skiing, snowshoeing, and dogsledding all happened on this trip. Day 1, December 28, 2019Day 2, December 29, 2019Day 3, December 30, 2019Day 4, December 31, 2019Day 5, January 1, 2020Day 6, January 2, 2020 Trip …
A Lazy Day on Base Well, it’s our last day on base. We were awakened again, almost amusedly this time since we slept in a cabin, by our interpeter checking in on us and giving out hot applesauce to encourage us to roll out and meet outside for breakfast. Despite being back on base, all …
Happy New Year! Despite everyone going to bed early, I was awoken at midnight from ghostly cheers coming across the lake from crews out on the ice and the opposite shore. I give a yell and a woo before rolling over and going back to sleep for a few more hours. Nature calls, as she …
It’s New Year’s Eve! The day dawns with a veil of clouds over the sun at the horizon and clear skies overhead. I actually woke up closer 6AM this day, based on the timestamp on some star photos I took. I tried to sleep a little longer, and around 7:30 our interpreter was checking on …
Today is the official start of our trek! Everyone is up early & down at the dining hall for our last prepared meal. Back at the cabins, we’re met by our interpreter who guides us in getting our sleds packed with our personal gear as well as splitting up the group gear for our trek …