This week was quite a whirlwind! We spent a lot of time studying and a lot of time having fun. I've learned so much over the past several days and really enjoyed doing it (even if I was suffering through a cold the whole time!).

    Orientation Collage
    Clockwise from top left: Dominique Richardson exploring the permafrost caves; emergency white out drill demonstration lead by Michelle Brown; Emily Dodson and Dominique Richardson exploring the Craft Market Gift Shop; Russell Hood and Armando Caussade blowing bubbles in -20F; and Lauren Watel and Dominique Richardson reading mud core samples.

    I really appreciate the amazing staff that have made all of this possible. They're wonderful!

    Orientation Staff
    The AMAZING PolarTREC Orientation Staff. Top Row: Zeb Polly, Janet Warburton, Ronnie Owens; Bottom Row: Reija Shnoro, Joed Polly, Sarah Bartholow

    I'm so excited for the adventure and, thanks to orientation, for all of the prep work involved too!

    Date
    Location
    Back in Los Angeles
    Weather Summary
    Warm!
    Temperature
    78F

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