May 29, 2008 - What Am I Forgetting?
I'M LEAVING IN TWO DAYS!!!
I have been packing feverishly for the past few days and there is one reoccurring question: "What am I forgetting?"
I think I've got it all: one case of Orbit gum, cross country skis, pillow, wool socks and a pair of flip flops. Hopefully that is all I need!
The agenda:
June 1: Fly from Billings to Denver to Albany, New York (12 hours of flying!)
June 2: Arrive at Stratton Air Base where the New York Air National Guard (NYANG 109th) is stationed. Fly from Stratton to Kangerlussuaq, Greenland (6 hour flight) aboard a LC-130. -Pick up Extreme Cold Weather Gear in "Kanger" Greenland
June 3: Fly to Summit Camp at the "Summit" of the Greenland Ice sheet aboard a LC-130 equipped with skis for landing on ice. Visit www.summitcamp.org for more info.
June 3 and 4: Acclimate to the altitude (~10,600 ft). No heavy work for two days! I hope to update you all again during this "down" time. I will be sure to share lots of pictures.
Stay Warm!!