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EE newsmagazine WCU students explore the Alaskan wilderness with Base Camp Cullowhee by Jessica Jarrard | WCnewsmagazine The first two weeks of August proved to be an extraordinary two weeks for six students and two guides from Western. Base Camp Cullowhee took a group of students to Alaska on a tour that turned out to be far better than anyone expected. One of the group leaders, BCCs very own Leigh Jackson, had previously lived in Alaska. Living there changed her life, and it was something she wished to share with students. The trip began with the flight into Anchorage. They then boarded the Alaska Railroad bound for Denali National Park. The distance of the trip is four hours by car, and eight by train. This allowed students to catch a real glimpse of the back country of Alaska. Student Adam Graham recalls his trip on the train. We saw a lot coming from the lowlands to the mountains, Adam says. You come around a corner and Denali is right in front of you. G The group set up camp in Denali National Park. They got to their campsite by bus, which took them further into the wilderness. The group got a phenomenal view of Denali (the highest peak in the U.S.). The weather couldnt have been better for the trip, as this group was fortunate enough to see the mountain from the ground to the peak. Usually cloud cover and fog hide some part of the mountain, but not that week. They also saw many wild animals on the bus ride including moose, grizzly bears, and caribou. 3 = Whitewater rafting was also a part of the trip. The group rafted on Class 4 rapids which is moderately difficult. Another water A activity included fishing for silver salmon. Most on the trip agree that the most challenging part was the backpacking trip. It was a moderate to difficult trail. The grouP trekked the Iditarod Trail which has great historical significance in Alaska. This trail was very important to ancient hunters of Alaska, and more recently for 20" century gold seekers. Most travel the trail in the winter when the rivers have frozen over. The WCU group went in August, and therefore had to fjord a few streams along the 26 mile Cope Creek Pass along the Iditarod Trail. The four day hike was my favorite part of the trip, said Adam. There were so many different parts including elevation changes and river crossings. The sights were awesome, and it was a great challenge. Valerie Edwards, another student on the trip spoke highly of the hike as well. She recalled wondering about the Northern Lights, as they are one of the first things that come to mind when one thinks of Alaska. Everyone said we wouldn't see them because they were out of season, but we saw them. While hiking on Crows Creek Pass the group witnessed the Northern Lights. Though they normally are a little more colorful, _ : they were mostly white with a few tints of color, Valerie ye . recalls. Mountains and land roaming wildlife were not the only things the group got to see. Ona boat ride in Seward the group saw a humpback whale, a lot of puffins, and a few sea lions. The best part of the boat ride was when we turned the engines off and listened to the glaciers, 6 said Valerie. You could hear it talking as it was shifting and groaning. You come around a This was an unforgettable trip for corner and Denali is everyone involved. The : ; best part of the trip was right infront of you. learning who | am and my place in nature, said Valerie. I also learned just how valuable simple things like hot water and toilet Paper are! BCC guide Leigh says that this was a ood iti ing i | t tern six of the students on the trip were fresh : Hl daa cll me ee men. This gave them a chance to ask questions abo going on at Western, and they got more of a fe i e| wha got from a weekend orientation. rechow theirsemesterwnukd be tian Leigh hopes this can become an annual eyes open for postings next summer conce < xe m7) weal Oo Oo a) t of ut what really t they simply as five OU , their trip. Those interested in heading to Alaska should keep rning the trip.

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The Western Carolinian is Western Carolina University's student-run newspaper. The paper was published as the Cullowhee Yodel from 1924 to 1931 before changing its name to The Western Carolinian in 1933.
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  - Date original: 2004-09-01
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  - Dimension: 12.5" x 11.25"
  - Pages: 16
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  - Jackson County (N.C.)
  - Cullowhee (N.C.)
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Western Carolinian (Volume 69 Number 03)

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