On Top of the World: Northwestern Alum Recounts North Pole Adventure

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Channel: Northwestern University · 2009 · Education

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John Huston (Weinberg '99) and his expedition partner Tyler Fish flew to the northernmost point of North America on March 2 and began their harrowing journey to become the first Americans to ski unsupported to the North Pole.With all their supplies in a 300-pound sled, the duo faced arctic temperatures and other polar obstacles in their inspiring race against time to the North Pole.Full story: northwestern.edu/newscenter/stories/2009/08/huston.html ____

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