Jun 15, 2007

heading north

i'm packing this morning for a trip North to make photos. the plan is to get as far as Atigun Pass this trip, but, as always, we'll see how things unfold. my nerves always go berserk on the the eve of a trip up the Dalton. i'm hoping for scores of truckers, a small handful of tourists, a cooperative scientist or two, and a team of successful hunters. too much to ask? regardless of the folks up North though, the backdrop is always breathtaking.

the last time I went just as far as the Arctic Circle. the weather was abysmal, but it was late in the year and i had expected a hostile environment. the sun will be with us this time - the sunrise is at 3:01am and sunset at 12:42am right now in Fairbanks, but will slowly grow to 24 hours of light as we approach Coldfoot

November:

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Finger Mountain - east

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somewhere north of the Yukon River

listening to Pavement

6 comments:

Timothy Briner said...

WOW! I wish I was there.

Roughstock Jess said...

Oh my god, I see what you mean. You HAVE to do this!!! Utterly astounding photos, Ben.

Shawn Gust said...

Ben,

This must be an amazing trip! I am very anxious to see the images from your experience here.

ben said...

thanks all, i appreciate the kind words and support. i'll have photos when i return...

Pod said...

look forward to the results...

Amy Elkins said...

send me a bigger web version of this so i can put it onto wanderlustagraphy!! it's hypnotic and makes me want to drive and drive into that white.

 
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