Polar Husky Challenge
Think you and your students have what it takes to be a Polar Husky? Test your Arctic endurance by following their paw prints across Chukotka in Russia.
Here's the deal... If you're really tough, looking for adventure, or just want to know what it feels like to hop, skip, or jump the entire length of the GoNorth! Chukotka 2007 expedition, then this is the challenge for you.
Team GoNorth! wants your class or school to rack up 1,000 miles (1,609 km) of walking, running, snow boarding, or whatever—you decide. A thousand miles is the same length as the entire GoNorth! ANWR 2007 expedition. Put your boots on and just add up your individual mileage to see how your total stacks up against the powerful sled dogs.
Logging the 1,000-mile trek is simply a goal. Remember, the Polar Huskies are incredible athletes. They are bred for their endurance and their desire to run and pull. Even Team GoNorth! has a difficult time keeping up with the energy level of the Polar Huskies. We just want you to give it your best effort! At the completion of the expedition, each participating class will get a Certificate of Participation*.
The Polar Huskies will be looking for you! Good luck.
* The certificate is a downloadable pdf file to print.
Trek with the Polar Huskies Code of the Trail
1. Mileage tracking begins on February 19 and ends May 14, 2007.
2. Human-powered activities only, please (apply exceptions where appropriate).
3. Decide whether to work as a class or as a school and tabulate results accordingly.
4. Use the official Mileage Form to record results. Download the form (PDF, 165KB) >>
5. When complete, showcase your accomplishment with the official Trek Certificate. Download the certificate (PDF, 416KB)>>
