Well, here we are in Fairbanks, Alaska. Erin and I flew out of Eppley at 6:30 on Friday morning, the first, and made our way (roundabout) to Fairbanks. After layovers in Denver, a flight change in Minneapolis, and an hour and a half of circling the Fairbanks International Airport, we landed in Anchorage Friday evening, (After a spectacular view of Mount McKinley from above the cloud cover) due to heavy smoke in the Fairbanks area. The airline wanted to put us on a flight directly to Fairbanks, through Alaska Air, but we elected to spend the weekend in Anchorage with the Lindeens. After a great weekend in Anchorage, Eric offered to let us drive his car to Fairbanks, to borrow for the first week we were there, to ease the transition. The drive from Anchorage to Fairbanks was AMAZING. Erin and I saw our first moose, and a huge amout of other scenery that will surely be posted. We spent the majority of the first week familiarizing ourselves with the town, finding transportation, and figuring out how to spend the remaining warm weather (which is dwindling even faster than I imagined). This past weekend we got back to nature, hiking saturday morning at Angel Rocks, and then taking the three-mile "short trail" at Granite Tors Trail. Sunday, we came back to the Grante Tors Trail area, and tackled the "long loop". After 16 miles, 9 hours, and a 2500 foot elevation change, we came out the other end with about 100 pictures of the best scenery in North America, as well as sore feet and a great sense of accomplishment. We camped on the river, and went back to Fairbanks in the morning.
Well, this is much longer than I expected it to be. Undoubtedly the next one will be more interesting, and shorter (which means Erin will probably be author). Thanks everyone, and can't wait to see everyone again!
Justin
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