Solid Ground

Hey There!!!!!!

We set our feet on solid ground for the first time in two days. Stepping through the moss and kelp we found a connection to this place that we hadn’t had so far. Having the opportunity to walk on the same ground, as the polar bear was a rare and mind blowing experience.

After spending a few hours out on the tundra buggy in search of arctic wildlife (higher hopes of seeing a polar bear) we ended back at the lodge with no luck of seeing our elusive friend. It wasn’t long till we got word that one was spotted not to far away.

We hopped in the buggy filled with hope and excitement that we would finally see a polar bear up close. We found it snoozing on the rocks in the brush; rushing to the window camera’s in hand we eagerly took our pictures trying not to scare the bear away. Before long the bear got up and began to move closer to the buggy. With each step it took our emotions rose higher and higher. With the bear only a couple feet away, our jaws literally fell to the floor with a loud thud.

Robert Buchanan (head Bear) had us close our eyes and face the bear. We began to listen, taste, touch and smell our surroundings. When we listened we heard what seemed like nothingness. With our tongues to the wind we could taste the salt coming off of Hudson’s Bay. When we stuck our hands out the window you could feel the cold air lightly brushing across your skin. Our sense of smell brought us to the oceans front. He said, “Imagine that you are the last one to see this bear.” Time stopped, the thought that these beautiful and iconic creatures would not be here one day was extremely overwhelming. Many of us were moved deeply and some even to tears. We realized at that moment, we did not want our generation to be the last to see this amazing creature. Now is the time for us to make a difference and if we all come together, we can!

As our day comes to an end we are looking forward to what tomorrow will bring.

Great Big Bear Hugs
Arctic ambassadors over and out
Kaley, Crystal, Hayden and Rachael