Winter Backpacking, Mongolian Yurt Style.

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January 3rd 2010

Published: January 10th 2010

The winter in Alaska can be brutal, but that does not stop the outdoor lovers from seeking adventure. While Caitlin visited for the winter holiday we decided to do a short overnight backpacking trip out to a Mongolian Yurt in the Eagle River Nature Center. We started our adventure on skis. This was short lived as it had not snowed in over 2 weeks and the ground was practically ice. We figured th... Read Full Entry

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RebekahJL

Bekah

By temperament, I am a traveler. I crave the freedom to roam, immersion into unfamiliar cultures, and spending my time working directly with people. In 2007 I started a one year adventure in Alaska that turned into five years in a blink of an eye. Alaska took me by surprise. I fell in love with the summers of hiking mountains, exploring the backcountry, and canoeing in open lakes. I equally fell for the winters of skate skiing across city trails, ice skating on frozen lakes, and camping at 10 degrees. Even work was exciting as I got to visit over 15 rural communities around the state. But afte... full info

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10th January 2010

Kelly
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Sweet Camo Pants!
Looks fun and I like the camo pants.

10th January 2010

JNisha
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Wow....
You are a regular out there- I am QUITE impressed with you outdoorsy sense of self and awareness. I don't think I could do what you do! I last in CO a total of 8 months before I was like no way---TOO COLD! And look at your- all camoed up and winging it. If Caitlyn can do it- so can I!

11th January 2010

Diane
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I feel your pain
Since I know you both as optimists, I can see where you minimized the pain and freezing, fear, lack of sleep, while also embracing the fact that you not only made it through- but found the beauty in the experience! Write on!

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