Off On another Northern Adventure

janmike
janmike Posts: 6,146
edited April 2008 in The Clubhouse
Well I am off on another venture North when I fly on this coming Monday from Yellowknife to Iqaluit (capital of Nunavut) for another mining show in the North. I have been to Iqaluit before, but this time there is something special. There is a large Iron Ore Project being developed south of Pond Inlet (located at the northeastern end of Baffin Island in the Canadian Arctic) and the mining company is flying me in next Tuesday to access future Communication Solutions. I have been above the Arctic Circle before, but this will be the highest one for me. It is at 72°41' North and 77°58' West, 400miles above the Arctic Circle.

It will preempt the show somewhat for me, but some of my colleagues have agreed to watch the show for a couple of days while I head future north looking for business and do a little sight seeing. I owe them BIG TIME. This is not for everyone, but I just love exploring areas that I have never been before. I have been very fortunate in my career to have explored so much of Canada and other countries. Later.
Michael ;)
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NORTH of 60°
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  • Willow
    Willow Posts: 11,056
    edited April 2008
    Sounds like fun. If you can, please take some pics,even if it's all white some of us can appreciate that. Oh yeah, have a safe trip.
    I would love to visit way up North one day.
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  • beardog03
    beardog03 Posts: 5,550
    edited April 2008
    Be safe in your Travels bro....

    Enjoy !


    I would love to see the "real" North someday also.....
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  • F1nut
    F1nut Posts: 50,735
    edited April 2008
    And just how effing cold will it be up there?
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  • schwarcw
    schwarcw Posts: 7,341
    edited April 2008
    Good luck Mike and stay safe! Get us some Northern light pictures. I'd love to go with you!

    Regards,
    Carl

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  • janmike
    janmike Posts: 6,146
    edited April 2008
    F1nut wrote: »
    And just how effing cold will it be up there?

    Not too bad for this time of year. The rule for boarding the aircraft going into the Mine is, "No Arctic Gear, No fly on the plane." Sounds about right to me.



    Environment Canada Weather Forecast (In Celsius)
    Pond Inlet
    Issued at: 4.00 PM EDT Wednesday 2 April 2008
    Tonight..Clear. Wind up to 15 km/h. Low minus 25. Wind chill minus 29 this evening.
    Thursday..Sunny. High minus 16.
    Thursday night..Clear. Wind up to 15 km/h. Low minus 22. Wind chill minus 30.
    Friday..Sunny. Low minus 23. High minus 16.
    Saturday..Sunny. Low minus 17. High minus 10.
    Sunday..Sunny. Low minus 19. High minus 15.
    Normals for the period..Low minus 31. High minus 21.

    (Example: -31 degree Celsius = -23.8 degree Fahrenheit)

    I am taking the camera with me Carl so hope to get some decent shots. The sleeping bad is packed so maybe we will get a bright sky for sleeping. :D
    Michael ;)
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    NORTH of 60°
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  • F1nut
    F1nut Posts: 50,735
    edited April 2008
    Right! Too cold for me. Have fun.
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  • wingnut4772
    wingnut4772 Posts: 7,519
    edited April 2008
    Have fun and stay safe.
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  • george daniel
    george daniel Posts: 12,096
    edited April 2008
    Stay safe Michael,, have fun and please bring us back some "Tee" shirts,,I'll take a Large,,they shrink,, ya know;):)
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  • Fireman32
    Fireman32 Posts: 4,845
    edited April 2008
    Have a safe trip bud.
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  • phoneisbusy
    phoneisbusy Posts: 867
    edited April 2008
    Brrr... Have a safe trip. Post pics!

    regards

    Dave
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  • ohskigod
    ohskigod Posts: 6,502
    edited April 2008
    you're a crazy f%^ker bro, be safe
    say hi to the eskimo :D
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  • dorokusai
    dorokusai Posts: 25,577
    edited April 2008
    Next time that happens, let me know in advance, as I'd like to give you something rare, and Polk related, to bury in the ice.
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  • cfrizz
    cfrizz Posts: 13,415
    edited April 2008
    Have a safe, fun trip.
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  • dkg999
    dkg999 Posts: 5,647
    edited April 2008
    dorokusai wrote: »
    Next time that happens, let me know in advance, as I'd like to give you something rare, and Polk related, to bury in the ice.

    200 years from now the Discovery Channel will have a show to try and determine WTF is that and what was the ancient symbolic meaning! You better inscribe it with 1) we listen to music, 2) on the hi-fi :)
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  • reeltrouble1
    reeltrouble1 Posts: 9,312
    edited April 2008
    your going sight seeing in the artic? hmm...........well if you see one of those snow monsters things get me a post card or snap shot, besides that enjoy the ice baby.

    RT1
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  • janmike
    janmike Posts: 6,146
    edited April 2008
    dorokusai wrote: »
    Next time that happens, let me know in advance, as I'd like to give you something rare, and Polk related, to bury in the ice.

    Just have it ready for me if I make it to Polkfest this year. I will be going back to high Arctic again some day.
    Michael ;)
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  • janmike
    janmike Posts: 6,146
    edited April 2008
    reeltrouble1 wrote: »
    your going sight seeing in the artic? hmm...........well if you see one of those snow monsters things get me a post card or snap shot, besides that enjoy the ice baby.

    RT1

    This is the sight seeing I'm talking about. This is were I am going. I'll bring the real thing back.
    My only concern about this trip is hungry Polar Bears.
    Michael ;)
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    NORTH of 60°
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  • shadowofnight
    shadowofnight Posts: 2,735
    edited April 2008
    janmike wrote: »
    The rule for boarding the aircraft going into the Mine

    Into...must be a hell of a pilot ;)

    Those pictures are AWESOME :eek:

    Stay safe....can you carry a weapon while close to the polar bears ? I would HATE to have to kill one, but if its down to either him or you...its not a hard choice.
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  • agfrost
    agfrost Posts: 2,430
    edited April 2008
    janmike wrote: »
    My only concern about this trip is hungry Polar Bears.

    Enjoy your trip.

    Look out for this guy...
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  • dkg999
    dkg999 Posts: 5,647
    edited April 2008
    Sleeping pad + bright sky + polar bears = bring a large caliber rifle and plenty of ammunition :)
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  • schwarcw
    schwarcw Posts: 7,341
    edited April 2008
    Absolutely beautiful! The only thing the landscape needs is thousands of oil drilling rigs.
    Carl

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  • treitz3
    treitz3 Posts: 19,196
    edited April 2008
    I honestly do not know how you put up with the cold, no FRIGID temperatures. I turn into a wuss when the temp goes below 60. -25? Holy Moly!

    Not for me. Definitely. I hope they pay you well.
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  • janmike
    janmike Posts: 6,146
    edited April 2008
    treitz3 wrote: »
    I honestly do not know how you put up with the cold, no FRIGID temperatures. I turn into a wuss when the temp goes below 60. -25? Holy Moly!

    Not for me. Definitely. I hope they pay you well.

    I loathe the heat as much, if not more, than you detest the cold. -25 is not cold. This winter we had -63C (with wind chill), which is -81.4F. Now that's COLD! It's what you are used to.
    Michael ;)
    In the beginning, all knowledge was new!
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  • janmike
    janmike Posts: 6,146
    edited April 2008
    Well, made it back safe and sound from the trip way up North. Absolutely beautiful. I have included a few shots including my overnight accommodations in -30C temp. Yes it was heated, but I shut it off at midnight as it was too darn hot. Another trip is planned for the July timeframe so it will be nice to see the same area in summer conditions. This is what I now consider to be extreme remoteness.
    No Polar Bears, but we were warmed that one had been spotted 2 days before our arrival at camp. As well, we landed in a small community called Clyde River to refuel going back to Iqaluit. We ventured out behind the tiny airport and a local called out to us not to venture too far as we may be part of the lunch menu if not careful.
    Michael ;)
    In the beginning, all knowledge was new!
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  • heiney9
    heiney9 Posts: 25,204
    edited April 2008
    Crazy and cool all at the same time. :cool::)
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