Please take a peek at the before and after packing pictures below. Needless to say, compression stuff sacks rock. Thanks to my 6'4" high school junior son, Thomas, for adding a little size perspective to the first picture. I have taken a test drive/walk and can handle all of the gear without assistance. I don’t know how far I can walk with everything, but my hope is that I can find the check-in tomorrow at Logan Airport in Boston without too much of a hike. Yes, I leave tomorrow, Monday the 29th. I'll leave my home in Damariscotta, Maine at about 9:00am, catch a bus in Portland and hope to arrive at the airport by 2:00. Researcher Campbell and I plan on meeting at the airport early, because word has it that we have an extra bag or two...or three...or four. Plus, I have never liked running through airports.
The schedule has the team in Anchorage for about two days, Talkeetna for three and then it’s off to Kahiltna Glacier and Denali Base Camp on Saturday, May 4th. We will start moving up the glacier after some time at the 7500 foot elevation base camp.
I really don’t know exactly what to expect, but I have a feeling that I may have a story or two to share along the way. I’ll keep the Journals coming, so please keep on reading. Thanks to PolarTREC, Researcher Campbell and all the members of the Reconstructing Past Climate Team.
Oh, just so you know, I did not pack Thomas's euphonium! Can you find it in the first picture?
Thanks Thomas
My history as a backpacker and somewhat of a traveler helped tons when getting this gear stowed. The goal was to be able to carry it solo if necessary, but I'm thinking that a cart might be a good idea.