Me, Brianna, and Brandon chilling at the foot of a glacier.

Why Iceland?

• It’s a reasonably priced 6-hour flight from Maine. Comparable to a cross-country flight within the US.
• The vibe is enjoyably European, but without the typically associated language concerns or cultural haughtiness.
• For a country with a population of 320,000, Iceland produces a large number of world-class athletes. #training-secrets
• I love cold winters and wanted to experience the nuances of a foreign country’s winter.

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