Amazing

My iPaq + GPS tell us we're in the Far North ]:-)


As you can see, people speak several languages in Nunavik:
Top: Inuktitut shows you you're in the land of the Inuit
Middle: English reminds you you're in Canada
Bottom: French reminds you you're in Québec


Speaking of regions...
The coast you see in the background is part of Québec (Umiujaq area)
The islands in the foreground are part of Nunavut (though Nunavut itself is about 1000km away)


Look at the magnified snowflake (in yellow circle)
Snowflakes are huge here: this one is 3mm wide (1/10 inch)


Now... What would YOU do if you found yourself
face-to-face with a polar bear?
Don't shout (he too can be scary when he shouts)
Don't run (he's a quick runner)
Don't swim (he does swim fast as well)
Try to fly away (just kidding...)
So... What????
See next picture!


Alrite... Here's the trick:
1 - Make sure you wear a pair of sealskin mittens (or gloves)
2 - Put one mitten at the end of a long stick
3 - Take the stick by the other end
4 - Put the mitt into the mouth of the bear real quick
5 - Push very strongly
6 - Wait for the bear to choke off
The bear can't get the mitt out of his throat with his paws or claws,
plus the hair of sealskin is orientated so that the mitt can just go forward, NOT backward.
Thank you to Davidee (Hunter Support team of Inukjuak) for the explanations.


And this is the whole gear it takes if you don't want to freeze your @ss off....
This coat can stand -40°C (-40°F) with a single T-shirt underneath.
There's like a short tunnel of fur that prevents wind and snow from entering the hood.
There are lots of strings, straps and parts you can play with to minimize heat waste.
This pair of trousers can stand -40°C (-40°F) as is.
Feel free to add thermical underwear to go down to -60°C (-76°F).
Those boots are certified for -102°C (-151°F).

Isn't it... cool?
{:o)

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