How many tours per day?
I can give anywhere from zero to eleven hour-long tours per day. The first part of the summer, the weather held out and we gave tours every day; however, the last week, we’ve had several “weathered days,” meaning low clouds prevented helicopters from reaching camp and causing us to cancel tours. Each dog runs only 2-3 tours per day assuming we’re giving tours. Anytime I have a day off, the dogs also have the day off.
What is the living situation?
The dogs and I will be living on the glacier through August (weather dependent). I fly down to Skagway once a week for either 36 or 48 hours off, during which time I can take a shower, do laundry, and update the blog! On the glacier, there are several different sizes of weather ports. The weather port that I live in is partitioned off into two sections. I live in one section with my tent mate, MacKenzie, from Kansas.
What amenities are on the glacier?
We have a lounge tent with a TV, DVD player, and Nintendo 64. That being said, I mostly read, play cards, chitchat, or workout. There’s a bench with an impressive amount of weights, especially considering we’re on a glacier! We also have a full time cook, Virginia, who prepares three delicious meals per day and always has tasty snacks sitting out. Stormy’s favorite place is the kitchen tent with Virginia. She has her own chair in the middle of the kitchen where she spends most of her day. There’s a cell booster; however, cell connection is very spotty and unreliable.
