We have slowly settled into a semblance of a routine while trying to fulfill all of our objectives. While my main goal may be to train and test equipment for upcoming expeditions, we are also spending quite a bit of time filming and taking pictures. It is a delicate balancing act managing varying goals over long days. Still, we are handling it all nicely and have found our rhythm.

That said, my ultimate goal in any of the expeditions that I do is to tell a story and connecting people to places. Regardless of any 'first', my hope is that this journey gives you a better understanding of this place and the environment that surrounds it.

We spent the day involved in a variety of tasks spending the early part of the day filming some new Terramar gear. Tim on the other hand, was able to head out through town and shoot some panoramic shots for Google that will eventually be stitched together and overlayed on Google Earth. Tonight, we are going to set up a few shots of our camp and the inside of our tent. That means, if everything goes according to plan you will be able to zoom into Google Earth to the inside of our tent! Fingers crossed.

The puppies of town continue to capture our interest. Every time we walk by the trading post we stop for a short (well not really) nuzzle. Stephanie is already scheming ways in which she can smuggle a few out in her jacket. There is no security check to get on the train, so as far as I can see, it just might work.

Josiah and Julia have been busy filming just about everything that crosses their paths. Josiah and I have been working together for about a year now and we have a very good rapport. Still, there is a lot of back and forth and then debating about what we are producing, style and more. He is an idealist and reminds me of myself 20 years ago. I often wonder the meaning of these experiences for them (Julia and Josiah) remote place, different culture, barren landscape.

Jeff's enthusiasm has not waned - not that comes as much of surprise. It is fun to see the world through his eyes.

I got on the snow bike yesterday afternoon and headed out across the Churchill River and then up and over the other shore. It felt good to leave town behind me and settle in the steady rhythm of biking. I feel at home here. The cold. Big spaces.

The sun was almost on the horizon when I turned around and headed back. The temperature dropped a few degrees and I could feel a chill creeping in as I watched the shadow of my wheels roll across the tundra and slowly fade into darkness.

Image: The Sierra Designs Mountain Guide Tarp and a pretty awesome display of Northern Lights!