Denali Spring Trail 2012

It's Gonna Be A Really Big Show

Well, back to my true form. Denali is still eating away at my skull, and another attempt will be made on the dog trails in late winter 2012. Much was learned from the attempt in 2010, and these lessons will be applied to aid the success of next winter's mission. The route remains the same, but we will begin where we planned on finishing last year. In order to alleviate the pressures of a predetermined plane pickup in Kantishna, we will fly into Kantishna and then ski the 100 miles to McKinley Village. The best news of all? I will be joined in 2012 by Jarl Gustafson; friend,trapper, fisherman, and lover of the Alaskan outdoors. Look for more posts on our planning and execution of this trip of a lifetime. The photo caption says it all!

Surf and Turf

Surf and turf, Hawaii style. 2011 has been a busy start with me taking a new job in a new career field, though still in the arctic oil patch. We were lucky enough to get invited to Kauai with Dave and Sandy where we spent 14 days in the beautiful sunlight and warmth. We hiked, swam, ate seafood, drank beer, and had an all around wonderful time.

Ann Arbor Xmas

A few shots from around the house in Michigan over Christmas. Seated at the dining room table is the Anderson clan, including Carl and his girlfriend Chris from the U.P.

This was Fiona's second Xmas , and now she loves trains.