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Lost in the Alaskan wilderness: for two experienced hikers, an overnight camping trip in a remote forest turned into a weeklong struggle for survival.(THE COSMO POST)(Erica Nelson and Abby Flantz)
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This past June, Erica Nelson, 23, and Abby Flantz, 25, made a last-minute decision to go on a two-day hike in Alaska's remote Denali National Park and Preserve ... without telling any of their family or friends of their route or staying on the few trails in the park. Those decisions soon came back to haunt them.
The pair met after moving north from Utah and Minnesota, and they'd quickly bonded over their mutual love of hiking. They headed into the park armed with a compass and a map--plenty of navigation equipment for the knowledgeable duo. However, they incorrectly guessed which river they were following, rendering those tools all but useless.
"We realized we were lost at the end of the third day--up until then, we thought we'd just misjudged how far we had to go," Erica says. "We panicked, and it took everything we had in us to stay positive."
That wasn't easy to do when their canteens ran dry, forcing them to drink river water, rain, and melted snow. By day four, they were still hopelessly lost and down to a single granola bar, struggling for survival--literally. "At one point, we were clinging to vines on the side of a cliff, with the ...
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- Newspaper article from: Seattle Post-Intelligencer (Seattle, WA) Shukovsky, Paul June 10, 1997 700+ words
...basement of Pilgrim Congregational Church. The theater ``has helped me resolve things - things from the street,'' said Erica Nelson, 19, as she prepared for a scene. Nelson said she was kicked out of home and was on the streets for two or three years...
- Innovative UND Engineering Designs Win Awards.
- Press release article from: M2 Presswire June 2, 2008 700+ words
...engineering/mechanical engineering, Baudette, Minn.; Samantha Kostrue, mechanical engineering, Fisher, Minn., Erica Nelson, Brainerd, Minn.; and Richie Spitsburg, mechanical engineering, East Grand Forks, Minn. Taking home the second...
- Becker Professional Review Announces Scholarships for Success Winners.
- Press release article from: Business Wire April 10, 2008 700+ words
...these 50 well deserving students." "I am truly honored that I was selected as a recipient of the scholarship," said Erica Nelson, George Fox University. "The scholarship will provide me with the assistance I need to prepare effectively for the exam...
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- Press release article from: M2 Presswire April 28, 2008 700+ words
...Pilot Training (UPT). Kubat's teammates on the project include Michael Hilbrand (EE/ME), Samantha Kostrue (ME), Erica Nelson (ME), and Richie Spitsburg (ME). Taking second place and $200 was Kyle Anderson of Shoreview, MN. Anderson's presentation...
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- Newspaper article from: Star Tribune (Minneapolis, MN) Tillotson, Kristin June 24, 2000 700+ words
...they walk away." Editorial cartoonists aren't afraid to make enemies. But they made friends at the Marriott: "They are so great and funny to have around," said hotel event manager Erica Nelson. "They bring out the cynical humor i
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- Magazine article from: Money Management April 1, 2009 700+ words
...government controlled RBS Group, and Helpucover.co.uk, a Cardif Pinnacle Insurance brand, are direct insurance providers. Erica Nelson, spokeswoman for Churchill, said, "The wording on our website is compliant with FSA rules. The policy summary on our...
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- Newspaper article from: Daily News (Los Angeles, CA) March 31, 2009 700+ words
...victories, including three meet records. Nicole Antoniuk, Sam Asencio, Nicolette Barreiro, Maggie Hanson, Kelli Miller, Erica Nelson, Madeline Sage and Sydney Supowit provided crucial depth, enabling Hart to finish in the top five in all seven relays...
- remembering.(NEWS)(Obituary)
- Newspaper article from: Star Tribune (Minneapolis, MN) June 2, 2006 700+ words
...Sherry Graham); 6 grandchildren, Erik (Jennifer) Liljegren, Keith (Margaret) Liljegren, Dana Liljegren, Timothy (Erica) Nelson, Jeffrey Nelson, Michael Nelson; 2 great grandchildren, Daisy Liljegren and Frederik Liljegren. A memorial service will...