Write Alaska 2013

Although it's been a while since Write Alaska ended

I enjoyed all the people that I befriended

And even though we went our separate ways

The memories we made, will be cherished always

You can find us at Bartlett or Service or East

But the next time we meet up, we'll be throwing a feast

People compete like Nevada and Nebraska

But nobody compares like us Write Alaska

Climbing Arctic Valley

Climbing, hiking, blood, sweat, and tears

Failing is my most deepest fear

Im Climbing Arctic Valley

Taking breaks and sitting down

Too much fog, can't see the town

Im Climbing Arctic Valley

I push myself more than you know

On this land, that's meant for snow

Im Climbing Arctic Valley

Keep rushing me and I'll cuss you out 

Friendships what it's all about

Im Climbing Arctic Valley

Half way there, we turn around

All the snacks, is what we found

Im Climbing Arctic Valley

Hiking took most of the day

Versace Squad all the way

No More Climbing Arctic Valley

Personal Narrative

DIANA @ A.Valley!!

Mouth is dry

To the top

I struggle to try

Sweat riding down my back

Breathing hard

The air I lack

The sun no where to be found

The breeze however

Was the only sound

Mist covering up the air

Valley beauty

Rocks and grass everywhere

Bugs buzzing in my ear

The height

I did not fear

Mountain is steep

Feeling buried under

Ten times deep

Closed in by clouds of white

Nothing except

a little light

To the finish we strived to run

Then we stopped

We were done

Then we start the journey back

Being careful

Staying on track

Although the Sun being gone ruined the day
On the bus we left
We had fun anyway.

Last friday when we went biking, that was the best day ever

Day Nine: Alyeska and Winner Creek

On our trip to Alyeska on our last day was just relaxing. The sun was barely out giving us that nice breeze. So when we got to the resort everything was full of signs. Signs this and signs that. It was just different I guess. Then we dropped off half of the crew closer to the trail where they were going to hike up the Alyeska trail. To me they did a good job because man they hiked up a steep hill. While on the other hand we were lazy so we went up the Tractor thingy. But overall it was fun because we got to see a lot of cool stuff like man made benches or the big tree butt that someone put out there to make a joke out of it I guess. As you can see Noya was standing there trying to smell something come out of it. Naw, just kidding, It was a good brain buster because we were hiking a little quiet. So on our way back from the top of the resort we rode the tractor again and it was kind of scary. Overall we had lots of fun going to the resort. I'll look forward into doing the activities we did again next year.

My group we hiked all the way from the day lodge and on the way Darren was making us take brakes like every 100 ft. I believe that made me even more tired then actually walking on the way I took pictures of the city of Girdwood and of the everyone. This was one of my favorite hikes because there was no easy way to actually get up the mountain so everyone was either booking it up the mountain or they were like ben at the back of the group. About a good 3/4 of the way up we came across a small chunk of snow so we all took a break and so of us chilled.. Literally everyone got some of the snow and we cooled off after we made it to the top of the mountain we all met up at Seven Glaciers the restaurant at the top of North Face. Everyone was tired but we all took a good group photo. Afterwards we took the tram down and Tilo looked like she might throw up but the day was vary good and I loved talking with everyone I had a blast doing Write Alaska and I hope to see all of these guys later on in life.

Day Eight: Resurrection Trail and Fishing in Hope

Today’s reporters are Diana and Hekili. First we’ll hear from Diana and the fishing group:

It's our second trip to Hope Alaska and the fish were just popping out of the water. The luck of the water seemed to have flowed right past Danny and Kekoa, who caught the first two fish. Shaista, a good friend, stood in the water trying to see if she could also catch one, but she just couldn't get one hooked on. Danny looked like he had a fish hooked on when all of a sudden Kekoa called his name. Later during the day, Will, Kekoa, and Danny caught a few more.

     

After a little while, more people caught on. Pulling fish out of the water like it was nothing. I felt a little dizzy after seeing Sage smash the head of a fish off, leaving the blood entirely everywhere. Then I heard a sudden squeal. It was Marlene!! She caught a fish. Shortly after, Sam had caught onto his second fish. Shaista and I watched as he tried to pull his line out from under a rock, then he slipped, but before his face could touch the water he landed into a push up position.  Though he still managed to get water into both of his boots. That was not at all the worst thing that had happened to him. After he changed out into clean clothes one of the birds decided to take a pit stop right on back.

    

Finally, Write Alaska and Science Alaska reunited. We gathered together in laughter, had roasted hot dogs, and smores. Our day was done and we got on the bus to head home, enjoying the last long day we would have together.

Now let’s hear from Hekili, who hiked Resurrection Trail:

Just as we thought the trail was going to be flat, instead, it became straight uphill.

On the trail it was steep, weather constantly changing, and difficult at times. To me, most of the trail felt like there was no end. I found out later that Taylor wanted all of us to hike eleven miles as apposed to five and a half. As the group began the start off the trail, everyone saw it to be easy. Like I said, it went straight to uphill. One way most of the hikers found how to pass time was to just keep talking. Nearby the end of the trail, I thought to myself, ''This trail was never to end." But when I got sight of the end, I was so relieved.

Resurrection Pass seemed to be full of plants and animals. When we all got midway up the trail, we saw birds, and MANY mosquitoes. I think the mosquitoes were the worst part of the trail because where we were, there were mosquitoes everywhere. Some other beautiful sights we saw were very tall trees, streams, flowers, and the joyfulness of hiking.