the day before departure

After a great sendoff pizza party last night with NPS and FS friends, we are almost ready to begin the Alaska volunteer adventure. Each of us has packed a box with 50 pounds, the airline limit, which includes everything from bedding to toothbrush and solar shower. Tomorrow morning starts with a shuttle ride from Flagstaff to Phoenix followed by the flight to Fairbanks via Denver and Seattle. The Fairbanks weather forecast is sunny and 60, the perfect way to begin. The next post will hopefully include a picture of our little cabin at Donnelly Creek.