The world becomes small and intense—defined by the colleagues on the expedition, the supplies and gear that we bring, and the rocks, rivers, and tundra that are accessible on foot. With these local and intimate interactions, the landscape—its shapes, textures, and rhythms—gains a personality, almost like a member of the expedition. The shifting weather and light of the Arctic and Antarctic shapes our work, lives, even our emotional states. With no news, internet, or external sources of information, the main distractions in camp are the ones we carry inside of us.
