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Post Trip
I thought that maybe I should also just mention something about the station that sheltered us, fed us, and provided a base of operations I don’t think I have ever stayed at a nicer field site station. The station its self is well equipped and clean. The facilities are excellent for a field site. Also…
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The End of an Adventure
End of an adventure is never easy and also full of mixed emotions, but I can say this: I will miss Tarfala. Our time at Tarfala has now come to an end. We have seen heat, 24/7 sun, snow, lots of algae, and had some amazing experiences. We’ve enjoyed beautiful conditions and also been soaked…
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The Microscopic World of Tarfala
Unfortunately field work comes with its disadvantages. The primary one being that you are at the mercy of the weather. Today we found ourselves stuck in the station. Torrential rain and high winds make it to dangerous to attempt to work on the glacier today. Also it’s just not pleasant being in that weather. But…
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Crash Site
The wreckage has been found two days after the accident I just finished my second and third helicopter (Hilo) trips to a site around the back of the mountain. We decided last minute to tag along with a team heading that way after being invited. The hilo ride was amazing. We flew over several glaciers…
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Worth a 1000 words
They say a picture is worth and thousand words It’s my second day on the glacier now so about three days into the trip. Today we hiked all the way back to the snow line, about 1400 m. We wanted to try and get some clean snow samples with no algae. Unfortunately when we arrived…
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My First Time
This trip is full of first times for me and I am so happy that I can check a few things off my bucket list. As I said I have had a few new experiences on this journey. My first was crossing into the Arctic, although I think I may have been asleep for most…
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Arctic Arrival
I guess I should start by saying this is my first blogging experience. Most of my updates will be short and concise but seeing as this is the first time we are meeting I think I should give you a more in-depth explanation as to why we are here, how we got here, and what’s…
Benjamin J Wilcock 