- Mara

Alaska Is...  

       Alaska is amazing. Amazing isn’t even the word for it. It’s hard to find the words to say about Alaska. Alaska is a beautiful place that  will always have a piece of me. I come to Alaska to get away. I love waking up every morning and the first thing that comes out of my mouth, “wow”. Alaska is my second home.

Final Reflections

I’ve been on this trip before so I thought it was going to be the same, but I was wrong. This year I saw so much more. Maybe it was because of the wonderful people on this trip. I’ve met so many amazing met so many amazing people here. Friendships have been made here in Alaska that would have never been made. This year I’m taking so much more back to Michigan with me instead of being helped up the mountain, I was the one giving the help. I felt on top of the world running the 10k and finishing with a great time. Alaska is my second home; it will always hold a piece of me here.