A wooden sled used to move gear and people , and pulled by snowmobile, on the land or ice. You may see it spelled different ways. It is an Inuit word, and not likely translated to English until the 1950's. So it is still spelled differently at times in English. Komatiq's have evolved from hundreds of years of ice and land travel in the north. The materials have changed but the idea of how they work remains the same: With no nails or screws, they withstand the constant bumps of the ice and land through their ability to flex without breaking.

A box made of wood on a komatiq, used for gear or people - and often for sleeping.

It enables us to react to the dynamic habitat of sea ice and find areas of better wildlife opportunities or weather that may be too far if we had to return to a stationary basecamp.

With 24 hrs of sunlight in the very least you will need sunglasses. Goggles will insure you have the wind protection as well. We highly recommend them for your comfort.

In the early season, the warmest boots one can find.In the late season the warmest and most waterproof boots one can find. Hiking boots, will not do.

Mitts are highly recommended as they are often warmer than gloves. There are light glove liners that will keep the wind off when you decide to take the mitts off for dexterity. If you are a photographer, I highly recommend that you have your mitts on a string or harness so when you take them off they are conveniently attached to you still. The high winds can be sneaky.

That depends on how your hands and feet respond in the cold - everyone is different.

We recommend polyester as it keeps you dry.

Absolutely. Though temperatures can vary from early to late season, the temperature that you can google for Pond Inlet is hardly accurate for where we go. You are on sea ice, and with the slightest breeze, it is like living on an air conditioner rendering the experience colder than the temperatures you will see in the hamlet.

We use electric power from inverter generators for heating , cooking and charging

Waterproof duffle bags are the best. Traditional luggage is not the best in terms of commuting. If you can’t carry it, you probably have too much - and need to address that with us prior to your tour