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Paths Less Taken
The Arctic Field Party (1949-1951)
Early Spring
The Arctic Field Party
A ski-equipped Norseman plane at Tigvariak Island
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Flying over the lagoon ice at Tigvariak Island
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Tigvariak Island Camp from the air - boats to left on beach line.
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A fine team of sled dogs at Tigvariak Island
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Dog sled at Tigvariak Island
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Caribou being butchered and skinned by Eskimo hunter at Leavitt IslandCaribou steak that night and some for the dogs too!
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Caribou shot by Eskimo hunter at Leavitt Island
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Collecting ice to melt for drinking waterObviously not much water available for showers!
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Large planes with conventional landing gear can land on the sea iceA DC-3 offshore at Tigvariak Island
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Cat train on the way to a triangulation station for observationsTermed an O train, for triangulation observations
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Cat train on the way to a triangulation station for observationsTermed an O train, for triangulation observations
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Caterpillar tractor with Brooks Range in background
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Brooks Range visible miles away over the flat Arctic plainSuch views lend credence to the flat earth theoryJust kidding!
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While crossing frozen sea area, pressure ridges presented formidable obstacles
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On the airstrip at Oliktok Point - wind blowing flag straight out.
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Unloading a Norseman ski-plane at Oliktok Point
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Strolling down main street of the Oliktok Point CampSnow plows cover entrances to buildings similar to more urban areas
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