Matt S

Alaska Is

          Fifty pairs of eyes looking in anticipation to concur the snow capped mountains, run the backstreets of Fairbanks, boat the open waters of Seward and hike the backcountry of Denali. Alaska is the joy in each and every participants voice as they complete these arduous tasks that are bestowed upon them. With the help from their fearless Junior leaders each of them are able to check each day of in confidence knowing that tomorrow will only bring a desire to accomplish more. Alaska is…

Final Reflections

As we come upon our 26th day, and final day of this exceptional trip. It is mind-blowing how much we did, but how relatively little area we covered in this vast state. A state that you can cut in half and both sides would be larger than Texas. As I begin to reflect on our time I find myself chuckling at the stories that I replicate in my head. Each trip that I return has something different to offer. The people you meet and the areas that we go are ever changing, but one thing that does stay the same is that each place is picturesque. It was a fantastic trip and one that will never be forgotten. I owe a big thanks to everyone who has helped with this trip and a special thanks to Ishtar for marking one more successful trip in the books.