The following post features student writing. After three days in Denali National Park, we took the bus six hours to Anchorage. Along the way, we stopped at the Alaska Native Heritage Center to learn about the various native groups in Alaska. We had the opportunity…

Here are some photos from our journey to Girdwood, before our ice climbing and glacier trek. Enjoy! – Mac & Anna

Here are more photos from our adventure on the ice the other day! – Anna & Mac

The following post features student writing. Our final day in Girdwood certainly didn’t disappoint. We had the privilege of exploring the Matanuska Glacier. The four-hour trip to gain access to the glacier was totally worth it. Our four amazing guides met us at their camp and…

It’s official—we’ve seen our first moose! The scenic ride on the Alaska Railway was breathtaking and we were fortunate to spot our first big mammals during the four-hour journey from Fairbanks to Denali National Park. The train dropped us off at the park entrance where…

We have arrived! Our great Alaskan adventure has got off to a rocking start. The first thing we all noticed in Alaska is the never-ending daylight. Honestly, it is remarkable people get any sleep here at all in the summer. Luckily, we have had such…

Hello, Alaskan Adventure Seekers! We hope you’re as excited as we are to explore the vast wilderness of our northernmost state in a few short weeks. We are busy confirming final details and logistics here in Vermont, and have enjoyed getting to know you as…

Welcome to Putney! This blog is where friends and family can follow along on the group’s adventures through periodic updates, photos, and stories from our leaders and students in the field. While we hope for a blog update once or twice each week, internet access…