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Low Temperature
27 F
High Temperature
17 F
Distance Traveled
27 miles
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Lesson
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Tent Talk
Listen
to today's Audio Update!
The tent talk from this evening goes out to Big Michael,
Dylan's dad
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Daily
Dilemma
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Today we drilled six holes before we found
anything but pure mud. Our good water hole
ended up being several hundred yards
away from camp. In the future, how far should
we go in search of good water before we should
just melt snow? Or, should we just move our
whole camp. What do you think?
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| In the afternoon of our last day in Kistiganwacheeng
elementary school, we gave dogsled rides to first and
second graders around a soccer field. The Cree children
had lots of fun, despite imperfect snow conditions. |
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After dinner, the four of us went back to
the elementary school to work in the computer lab. A gymnasium,
however, caught the attention of the taller two of us.
Adam and Andrew proceeded to have a slam-dunk contest
with a volleyball they found-- conveniently, basketball
hoops in elementary schools are nine feet high.
We went back pretty early to the teacherage (a house)
in which we were staying, because we needed to pack up
the sled before we went to sleep.
Dave woke us really early on the 25th. We wanted to try
to get on the trail by 6:30. We didn't quite make our
goal, but with oatmeal in our bellies and skis on our
feet we headed out in the morning light. |
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We first took the winter road out of Garden Hill (making
great time), and after about five miles we headed onto
a trappers' trail. We followed this trail for the remainder
of the day. The trail took us over lakes, through woods,
and occasionally across a bog.
Right: A Trapper's Trail winds itself through a
stand of jack pine trees.
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Can you believe that these guys actually just had
a shower? The already dirty expedition team leaves Garden
Hill. Next shower: at least a week away. |
During our first day on the trail, Andrew
spent most of the day driving the dogsled, while Dylan
skied with Adam or Dave in front. After 27 miles of travel,
the new additions to the crew had become skilled travelers.
After the long day we were all tired and ready to set
up camp. Dave and Adam showed us the routine,
and soon we were all eating Ramen noodles in a toasty
warm tent. We wrap up as Dave cuts the lard to feed the
dogs, who earned their food by pulling hard all day. |
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