Wednesday, August 24, 2011
Return to 90° South
The last time I left Antarctica, I always thought I would return. But as fortune would have it, life took its turns and years passed. Now, however, all this has changed as I recently signed a contract for the 2011-2012 summer season at the South Pole. I leave at the end of October with bittersweet feelings in my heart. I'm excited to once again be on an adventure to the end of the Earth but also sad as I'll need to tear up some roots that have grown over the years in Portland, my absolute favorite city in the world. Regardless, this should be an epic season as it is the 100 year anniversary of human exploration at the Pole.
The Amundsen-Scott South Pole Station
January 1, 2008 (I think)
Thursday, August 18, 2011
Doe Bay Full Moon Music Festival
'Utopia' is the word that comes to mind when I think of the Doe Bay music festival I attended last weekend on Orcas Island in the San Juans. This 3 day event was set in an idyllic, beautiful setting (as the pictures below will attest) where music could be found at almost any place at any time. People were friendly, shared a common interest in finding the joy in life and had a feel for community (my blanket left accidentally behind was easily found the next day). Bands were mostly local and you would find musicians joining the crowds, easily transitioning between fan and artist. This was most evident when following a rousing game of volleyball, one of our opponents grabbed a guitar and started a music set mere feet away from court. In fact, this festival was so good and special to me that I almost don't want to write this blog in fear of more people knowing about it (it sold out in 3 minutes this year!). Doe Bay, I will see you in 2012! Much love!
(photo courtesy of Liz)
We sat for a while to take in the view and just so happened to see porpoises
(photo courtesy of Stapes)
Elk & Boar
(photo courtesy of Stapes)
(photo courtesy of Josh)
And it took all of us to deflate this air mattress that had a stuck valve
(photo courtesy of Stapes)
Monday, August 1, 2011
First Ever Mt. Adams Summit!
Mt. Adams, located in Washington state and a little over 30 miles from Mt. St. Helens, is a beautiful and huge volcano in the Cascade Range sitting at 12,276'. It was also my conquest for the weekend. On Saturday, 4 of my friends and I set out on an adventure that would take us all to the top of this majestic beauty and have us back in Portland by late Sunday night.
(randomly perfect picture courtesy of some dude on the trail)
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