
After we climbed a steep hill on the other side of the lake, we had sweeping views of the crater. Christy took a 360 degree movie, and I made this panoramic photo:
We followed an ATV trail along a stream for a while and then veered off it once it became too muddy. We crossed the crater floor to head back towards FMARS and stopped to take this group picture and an action shot of me running:
When we got back to the Haynes Ridge, we were greeted by high winds, dropping temperature, and terrain so rocky, we had to walk most of the time. We arrived back at FMARS about an hour after we had left feeling refreshed and glad for the opportunity to exercise outdoors. Once we start our simulated Mars mission tomorrow we won't be allowed outside without a protective space suit. Just like real astronauts, we still have to exercise, though. The FMARS Hab includes an indoor stationary bike, treadmill, balance balls, resistance bands, and some dumb bells.
I had extended an invitation to the HMP folks to run with us too, but they unfortunately declined. The recreational activity would have been a nice way for the FMARS and HMP people to interact on a social level without interfering with the separate research activities of the two groups. Maybe some of them will see this post and opt to run with us in the second annual Haughton Crater Run next year. :)
More photos are available on our Picasa site. I've run in a lot of interesting places, including Scott's Hut Race in Antarctica. Now, I can say I've run on Mars too!
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