Blog Entries

2010 Expedition Calendar

johnmhuston@gmail.com — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 05:00:00 +0100

-- Sold out --

We worked with a professional designer to put together this beautiful 12-month calendar. It tells the story of our historic North Pole expedition though photos, journal excerpts, fun facts, timelines, a look into the contents of our 300 pound sleds and more.

Calendars are 12“ x 12”, are made from high gloss 100lb paper and include 28 full color pages.
Calendars are available for purchase now. We receive the calendars from the printer next [...]

Great Video Interview

johnmhuston@gmail.com — Tue, 18 Aug 2009 05:00:00 +0100

August 18, 2009

Wait 3 seconds after clicking play for the video to begin.

On Top of the World: Northwestern Alum Recounts North Pole Adventure from Northwestern News on Vimeo.

Check out this excellent video and article put together by Northwestern University. I did the interview in May just after returning from the ice. NU used the video to help launch a new version of their website, www.northwestern.edu. The video was produced by Matt Paolelli and the inter [...]

John Interviewed on thepoles.com 7/2

johnmhuston@gmail.com — Mon, 13 Jul 2009 05:00:00 +0100

John in his hometown 4th of July parade.

Date: July 13, 2009
Location: United States of America

Here's John's interview with the main site for expedition news, thepoles.com

Reprinted from thepoles.com

During the 2009 Arctic ski season John Huston and Tyler Fish became the first Americans to ski unsupported, un [...]

Tyler Interviewed on thepoles.com 7/5

johnmhuston@gmail.com — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 05:00:00 +0100

Tyler enjoys the sun on Day 20.

Date: July 5, 2009
Location: United States of America

We've been popping up in the media a bit lately. Here's Tyler's interview with the main site for expedition news, thepoles.com

Reprinted from thepoles.com

During the 2009 Arctic ski season John Huston and Tyler Fish became th [...]

Re-Acclimated to Home, 6/12

vnorthpole09@gmail.com — Sat, 13 Jun 2009 05:00:00 +0100

Tyler Fish 5 miles from the pole,
exhausted and nauseated.

Date: June 10, 2009
Location: United States of America

John and Tyler are commited to raising
funds and awareness for CaringBridge.

By: John Huston

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Audio Tran [...]

The Long Road Home, 5/21

vnorthpole09@gmail.com — Fri, 22 May 2009 05:00:00 +0100

The final North Pole journal entry

Date: May 21st, 2009
Location: United States of America

John and Tyler are commited to raising
funds and awareness for CaringBridge.

By: Tyler Fish

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Audio Transcript:

"Good evening. This is Tyler calling in from Ely [...]

Dreams Come True (Part 2), 5/11

vnorthpole09@gmail.com — Mon, 11 May 2009 05:00:00 +0100

Fat Boy Burger, Part II

Date: May 11th, 2009
Location: United States of America

John and Tyler are commited to raising
funds and awareness for CaringBridge.

By: John Huston

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Audio Transcript:

"This is John calling with the Week in Revi [...]

Day 61 - Dreams Come True (Part 1), 5/1

vnorthpole09@gmail.com — Mon, 04 May 2009 05:00:00 +0100

Dreams Come True, Part I

Date: May 1st, 2009
Location: Oslo, Norway

John and Tyler are commited to raising
funds and awareness for CaringBridge.

By: John Huston

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Audio Transcript:

Hi, everybody. This is John calling in from Oslo, No [...]

Day 59 - What Does It Mean?, 4/29

vnorthpole09@gmail.com — Wed, 29 Apr 2009 05:00:00 +0100

What Does It Mean?
Date: April 29, 2009
Location: Oslo, Norway

John and Tyler are commited to raising
funds and awareness for CaringBridge.

North Pole images coming soon!

By: Tyler Fish

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Day 55 - Mission Accomplished, 4/25

vnorthpole09@gmail.com — Sat, 25 Apr 2009 05:00:00 +0100

Expedition Map - Open map in a new window

Mission Accomplished!
Date: April 25, 2009
Location: N90° 0.0'
Time Traveled: 16 hrs 15 minutes
Start: 1:15am (2/25)
End: 5:30pm (2/25)
gentle NW winds, misty sky, sun shining through clouds
0 nautical m [...]

Day 54 - (Dispatch Interrupted), 4/24

vnorthpole09@gmail.com — Fri, 24 Apr 2009 05:00:00 +0100

17 nautical miles to the North Pole!

Date: April 24, 2009
Location: N89° 43', W40° 30'
17 nautical miles to the North Pole

CaringBridge Family: John Swartout
John and Tyler are commited to raising
funds and awareness for CaringBridge.

By: Tyler Fish

{play}images/stories/42409fishd [...]

Day 53 - Sleep Walking, 4/24

vnorthpole09@gmail.com — Fri, 24 Apr 2009 05:00:00 +0100

28 nautical miles to the North Pole!

Date: April 24, 2009
Location: N89° 31.944' W042 17.048'
Start: 3:45pm (2/23)
End: 3:45am (2/24)
NW wind, 10-15 knots then calming to
W wind, 5-8 knots
visibility variable, haze
28 nautical miles to the North Pole

CaringBridge Family: Bob Reichl
John and Tyler [...]

Day 52 - International Speedway to the North Pole, 4/23

vnorthpole09@gmail.com — Thu, 23 Apr 2009 05:00:00 +0100

40 nautical miles to the North Pole!

Date: April 23, 2009
Location: N89° 20.353' W044 13.828'
Travel Time: 12 hours
Distance Traveled: 15 nautical miles
40 nautical miles to the North Pole

CaringBridge Family: Josh Crosby
John and Tyler are commited to raising
funds and awareness for CaringBridge.

Day 51 - 55 Miles, 4/21-4/22

vnorthpole09@gmail.com — Thu, 23 Apr 2009 05:00:00 +0100

55 nautical miles to the North Pole!

Date: April 22, 2009
Location: N89° 08.131' W051 20.827'
Start: 5:45pm (2/21), -2°F
End: 9:45am (2/22), 0°F
W wind, 15-20+knots

John and Tyler are commited to raising
funds and awareness for CaringBridge.

By: John Huston

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Day 50 - Skiing and Drifting, 4/20

vnorthpole09@gmail.com — Tue, 21 Apr 2009 05:00:00 +0100

60 nautical miles to the North Pole!

Date: April 20, 2009
Location: N89 00.325' W059 30.651'
Time Traveled: 15 hours
Distance Traveled: 15 nautical miles
AM Temperature (4/20): -6° F
PM Temperature (4/21): -10° F
AM: clear, slight NW breeze 10 knots
PM: overcast, W wind 20 knots, visibility poor, blowin [...]

Day 49 - 27 Hours, 4/19

vnorthpole09@gmail.com — Mon, 20 Apr 2009 05:00:00 +0100

72 nautical miles to the North Pole!

Date: April 19, 2009
Location: N88°48.391' W063 32.578'
Time Traveled: 15.5 hours
Distance Traveled: 15.1 nautical miles
10:00AM (4/19): -6° F
1:30AM (4/20): -2° F
AM: SW winds, 15-20 knots, low contrast, snow
PM: clearing in afternoon, some sun
72 nautica [...]

Day 48 - Week in Review, 4/12-4/18

vnorthpole09@gmail.com — Mon, 20 Apr 2009 05:00:00 +0100

86.5 nautical miles to the North Pole!

Date: April 18, 2009
Location: N88°33.777' W065 03.242'
Time Traveled: 13 hours
Distance Traveled: 13.3 nautical miles
AM Temperature: -8° F
PM Temperature: -6° F
AM: cloudy, poor contrast, clouds clearing throughout day
PM: some sun
86.5 nautical miles [...]

Day 47 - A Tough, Tough Day, 4/17

vnorthpole09@gmail.com — Sat, 18 Apr 2009 05:00:00 +0100

Today was a TOUGH day!

Date: April 17, 2009
Location: N88° 22.131' W064 57.022'
Time Traveled: 13.0 hours

CaringBridge Family: Dora Wild
John and Tyler are commited to raising
funds and awareness for CaringBridge.

By:John Huston

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Day 46 - How Hard Is This Expedition? 4/16

vnorthpole09@gmail.com — Thu, 16 Apr 2009 05:00:00 +0100

How hard is the day to day in this expedition?

Date: April 16, 2009
Location: N88° 15.531' W066 53.278'
Time Traveled: 13 hours
Distance Traveled: 12.3 nautical miles
AM Temperature: -8°F
PM Temperature: -10°F
W/SW wind, 4-10 knots
Calm this PM, <4 knots

CaringBridge Family: Kir [...]

Day 45 - Secret Skills, 4/15

vnorthpole09@gmail.com — Thu, 16 Apr 2009 05:00:00 +0100

Did you know that we can sew?

Date: April 15, 2009
Location: N88° 03.593' W068 27.494'
Time Traveled: 13 hours
Distance Traveled: 14.5 nautical miles
AM Temperature: -10°F
PM Temperature: -8°F
constant W/SW wind, 10-14 knots
More overcast in PM
117 nautical miles to North Pole

CaringBridge Fam [...]