Arctic Wednesdays 2026: Week 4 Post-Trip Blog
I have been on the mountain in all the months of the year where I have seen perfect weather, scary weather, and everything in between. I have seen rescues, injuries, and loss in the Presidential Range. This place holds a special place in my heart. The only time I have taken the Auto Road to the top was when my wife and I got married just below the summit. A new opportunity to experience a place that holds a lot to me is something worth pursuing. To combine my love of the mountains with enriching student experiences through science is a dream. I was very excited that the day was here. As I headed north at the start of my day, there were snow covered roads and I knew that visibility would be limited. This turned out to be true as we headed up in the snowcat as visibility was limited. Over time, we were told that we were approaching the summit (as there was minimal visibility) and I was eager to see what was coming. We exited, went inside, and it felt like I was on the set of ...
