Bears = 22
Bald Eagles = 4
Wolves = 2
Stone Mountain Sheep = 4
Marmots = Too many
Helicopter Rides = 2
Impromptu Trip to Hyder, AK = 1
Samples Collected = 47
Successful Trip? Most definitely
Fieldwork in British Columbia was hard. We covered a lot of ground both in transit and during hikes, made a number of pillow descriptions, and brought back more samples than we had initially intended. It was also cold, it rained, it snowed, it hailed, the wind blew, bears roamed near camp, and the talus slopes were unforgiving. But it never felt like work because each day was met with laughter, learning, beautiful sunsets, Nutella, and a definite feeling of accomplishment. It is so difficult to explain just how amazing our time in British Columbia was, because it was one of the most unforgettable experiences ever. The images below allow for a visual story of our trip, when words simply don’t suffice.
Photo credit to Mary R; The provincial park where we camped (located near Pillow Ridge) allows no vehicle access, which makes traveling by air critical. Note basecamp in the background.
Photo credit to Liz P; A nice pillow exposure interlaid with tuff breccia on Pillow Ridge, with Julia F. for scale.
Photo credit: Mary R; Mount Edziza stratovolcano located west of basecamp.
Photo credit: Julia F; A sunset view from basecamp. Pictured on the horizon is Eve Cone, one of the youngest cinder-cone volcanoes in the provincial park.
Photo Credit: Ben E. British Columbia field excursion summer 2014, we made it (more or less) in one piece.
Spectacular images, Meagen! What a great trip. Except for the ice and snow, that landscape shot of the cinder cones could be from the Mojave. That gives me a warm and toasty feeling.
No photos of the bears? Team Utah demands a pic or it didn’t happen.
No worries, Team Utah. You will have your bear post. Would you prefer black bears or grizzlies? How about both?!
Dr Judge wants you to post a pic of a bear “with Dr. Pollock for scale.”
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