Journal

High speed internet is allowing me to go back a little bit and do some additional work on past days....I hope I don't confuse folks, but there is much to share.

So, on the final push from Camp 11,000 to hit the altitude necessary to maximize the effectiveness of acclimatization Seth and I ended up on a little satellite peak above Windy Corner. We climbed up to the summit and inched our way as far as the cornice would allow. As mentioned in a previous Journal, Windy Corner is the beginning of the Kahiltna GlacierA mass of ice that persists for many years and notably deforms and flows under the influence of gravity. and the terrain offered us a great opportunity to crampon up to revel in great 360 degree views. I hope you enjoy the video.

The picture following the video is just a shot of the two of us, teacher and former student on this little no named peak. Actually, though, the reality of the situation is that the relationship is now teacher and teacher. Knowledge gained and the experience I have had with Seth as MY guide and mentor puts me at a loss for words. It is this relationship that speaks to my purpose as an educator.

http://youtu.be/ALOHJCQmlrk

Teacher and Teacher
I can truly say that teacher and former student no longer applies. It is teacher and teacher. I am so grateful that Seth had the confidence in my abilities as a backcountry traveler that he would take the risk of putting me on the acclimatization portion of the Denali Ice Core Drilling Team Mount Hunter Expedition. My hope is that as I write this on May 20th the helicopters were able to sling load the drilling gear and that Mike, the driller, gets to work his magic in short order. Go team.

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