Journal Entry

This week was quite a whirlwind! We spent a lot of time studying and a lot of time having fun. I've learned so much over the past several days and really enjoyed doing it (even if I was suffering through a cold the whole time!).

Orientation CollageClockwise from top left: Dominique Richardson exploring the permafrost caves; emergency white out drill demonstration lead by Michelle Brown; Emily Dodson and Dominique Richardson exploring the Craft Market Gift Shop; Russell Hood and Armando Caussade blowing bubbles in -20F; and Lauren Watel and Dominique Richardson reading mud core samples.

I really appreciate the amazing staff that have made all of this possible. They're wonderful!

Orientation StaffThe AMAZING PolarTREC Orientation Staff. Top Row: Zeb Polly, Janet Warburton, Ronnie Owens; Bottom Row: Reija Shnoro, Joed Polly, Sarah Bartholow

I'm so excited for the adventure and, thanks to orientation, for all of the prep work involved too!