The Great Explorer

Taiga of the North, after months of preparation, sets out on his great journey. It is now just him and the elements.

ICE!

Yep, very thick ice. I figure it will be many more months until it disappears.

When pulling Taiga on his sled, the ice makes for a fast ride!

The Town at the Top of the World

Here's the CBC documentary on Grise Fiord: The Town at the Top of the World

Spring is Around the Corner!

Well the days are getting longer, we're at about 12 hours of daylight and in another month or so we'll be at 24 hours. Was watching the news today with a bit of envy as I saw those above seasonal temperatures down south; while everyone is dusting off their sandals, we were having -47 windchill today. But to be honest, as much as it's cold, the daylight really makes it feel like spring is coming. Taiga and I have been hitting the slopes with his sled. All of our personal effects arrived last week, so that means Christmas all over again; Taiga is in his glory with his boxes of books and toys. I'm starting to feel more comfortable with work and how things should be run. So things are good here.

Pangnirtung

Some shots of my trip to Pangnirtung, or as the locals call it Panniqtuuq ("the place of many bull caribou"). It was stunningly beautiful place, but have to admit it was mostly all work and no play. Had a chance to briefly go the Northern Store while I was there and I felt like I was in the big city; hit home as to how small Resolute truly is. Be that as it may, it was good to get home and see Nao and Taiga.

Resolute and Grise Fiord's History

Here's a good historical overview of Resolute:

http://www.qtcommission.com/actions/GetPage.php?pageId=18&communityId=12

And for Grise Fiord:

http://www.qtcommission.com/actions/GetPage.php?pageId=19&communityId=13

Taking in the Sun on a Lovely Sunday Afternoon