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Crossing the ice What were some of the main preparations that both Cas & Jonesy completed before heading off to Antarctica? Both boys had to make many essential preparations to ensure they would safely and successfully complete the trip. They had to gain and practice their ability to ski, including training while pulling masses of tires behind them acting as sleds. This included training in places like North Canada and Chile. They put on a lot of weight to act as a fat insulation to supply…

The town of Payson is a town located north of Phoenix in Arizona and sits nestled among the majestic mountains of the Mogollon Rim. The town is comprised of approximately 15, 245 people residing with approximately 6,500 homes and approximately 2,575 business (United States Census Bureau). The town of Payson is comprised of 19.47 square miles and a water area of 0.01 sq. miles. Payson is part of Gila County and operates on Mountain Time zone (GMT-7), the elevation is 4,921 feet. The two main…

me a shove and I was skiing down the mountain. The gusty wind was pushing against my body the whole way down. I felt like I was going to mess up somewhere and injure myself. When I finally reached the bottom of the mountain, I was surprised that it ended so quickly. I was even more surprised at the fact that I didn’t hate it as much as I thought I would. I even started to think that it was fun. I was really surprised at the time when I found out that I actually found skiing fun. This event…

Two Surprisingly Different Types of Skiing Thump! That is the sound of my body hitting the ground during my first time snow skiing. Splash! That is the sound of my body hitting the water over and over again as I am trying to learn how to water ski for the first time. I have recently had the privilege to be able to experience both water skiing and snow skiing. I was able to learn how to water ski for the first time this last summer; I went snow skiing for the first time this winter. Even though…

For Martyna. My best friend and biggest fan. Back Track Traveling through the mountains that are pregnant with a winter breeze, a light grey haze slowly forces itself into my line of sight. As we travel at this remarkable speed, the haze becomes brighter and brighter, slowly engulfing more and more of my surroundings. With each passing second, everything that I see forms one image. They become the spectacle that is my future. I’m still young and have no way to interpret what I have seen.…

Ama Dablam Expedition- 32Days of Life !! Ama Dablam 6,856m (22,494ft) is one of the most impressive mountains in the world. It is located the heart of Everest's Khumbu region, it lies directly above Tengboche Monastery on the well-worn path to Everest Base Camp and is admired by thousands of trekkers and climbers every year. This expedition offers a superb, technical climbing experience in a magnificent setting, with numerous cultural and scenic diversions. Like the Matterhorn in the Swiss Alps…

“This is your pilot speaking,” I heard from overhead. “We will be landing shortly. It is a snowy night in Salt Lake City, Utah, with a high of 16 degrees…” The pilot droned on and on. My sister and I started to gather our carry ons, getting ready to head off of the plane. “I’m so excited!” she exclaimed, “This is our first time traveling across the country. This is going to be the best Thanksgiving!” All of our family-aunts, uncles, cousins, and grandparents- gather each year for a giant…

There are many things to do in the U.P. one of these things is skiing. A few ski hills that overlook the water are Mount Bohemia, Indianhead Mountain, and the Porcupine Mountains Ski Area. Indianhead Mountain is a small mountain but if you're looking for a good day on the slopes and a good view of Lake Superior this is a great option. Mount Bohemia is another great ski hill if you're looking for a little backcountry and tree skiing. The Porcupine Mountain ski area is a great kids friendly ski…

D.C. Souvenir My memento is a beanie and sweatshirt that I bought on the senior class D.C. trip. The beanie is black, white, and gray. It has washington wrapped around the top of it, with a D.C. logo at the bottom of it. The sweatshirt is also black, white, and gray. On the chest of the sweatshirt says Washington D.C. and also down the left arm sleeve. The interesting part about me purchasing these two souvenirs was that I was given a dollar coin since my purchase was a large enough purchase…

We began the journey to Colorado in a hot, unairconditioned car. My shirt was sticking to my back and there was literally steam coming out of my ears because my blood was boiling with fury and anger. Out of all the days in life, I needed some peace, and thanks to God, I experienced it at the end of a long drive and a hike up the mountain with my cousins and siblings. The peace I experienced on top of the mountain was like no other. Standing on the edge looking at the beautiful…