John Huston (Weinberg '99) and his expedition partner Tyler Fish flew to the northernmost point of North America on March 2 and began their harrowing journey to become the first Americans to ski unsupported to the North Pole.

With all their supplies in a 300-pound sled, the duo faced arctic temperatures and other polar obstacles in their inspiring race against time to the North Pole.

Full story: northwestern.edu/newscenter/stories/2009/08/huston.html