This afternoon, I returned from an amazing Happy Camper School. For a day and a half, 19 fantastic folks and I learned how to survive in Antarctica under almost any condition. From building walls and…
The sun is shining again! After a couple of rather blustery, snowy days, it is so nice to see the sun again. Although, with sun comes snowmelt which leads all the roads around McMurdo to become…
I slept better last night than I have in over a week, so I do not feel quite as overwhelmed and disoriented today. This means I am ready to share a little more about the trip down to McMurdo (MCM)!…
I am feeling a bit discombobulated today after 4 days of travel, tons of new sensations, Polar science and culture information overload, meeting wonderful new people, and trying to keep track of…
I joined the tribe of "official" ECW monsters today! Heidi, Mike, Christine, Collin, and I just returned from the United States Antarctic Program's (USAP) CDC where we tried on, exchanged, returned…
See ya' later United States! After what feels like months onboard planes and sitting in stuffy airports I have made it to Christchurch, New Zealand! Along the way, I met up with a few more members of…
Yesterday, I left my home and my fabulous dog, Lucy, to head into Seattle for a two-day visit with my family before taking off for New Zealand and Antarctica. Do not worry; Lucy gets to hang out with…
Here to help Polar Enthusiasts learn about the Ice Heee Yaw! GRRRRR! Roar! Over the last couple of weeks, the Extreme Cold Weather (ECW) Monster attacked schools on Whidbey Island, WA. Were…
Earlier today, I was alerted to the arrival of a package on my front porch by the tremendously loud "woof-woof" of my pooch, Lucy. When I opened the door, a UPS deliveryman carrying a huge orange…
I recently returned from the WA Coast where I chaperoned a great group of 7th and 8th graders on a 25-mile backpacking trip. This trip is not an easy one- even for experienced backpackers. There are…
The overcast skies outside my office window, the chill in the air as I walked my dog this afternoon and the weather forecast for lots of rain have me so excited for the return of my favorite season-…
Check out the logo designed by my wonderful friend, Dan M., to represent my team and our Dissolved Organic Matter in Antarctica expedition. Thanks Dan M. for your genius work creating this! Are…