If you happen to stumble upon one of the unmanned early warning stations you will be spotted by cameras. A voice will come over a loudspeaker via satellite link and ask you to leave immediately. If you don't The person will ask your nationality in Russian, English and probably Inuit and tell the person in their native tongue not to enter the base and leave immediately.
Did 2 tours 6months in `84 and 9 months in`89. Liked my time both tours. I was a structures tech always had something too do. I tried to get back as a civy when I retired in`93 but a good job came along so I jumped at it. Do the wolves still show at the dump after pizza and steak night.
Every other photo I've ever seen of CFS Alert, it's always gray sky, raining or snowing. Now, I can imagine the place with the sun shining on it! Is there a fuel depot there, or do these supply aircraft have to carry enough fuel for a round trip from wherever they started from?
twice a year, there's operation Box Top - fuel is flown from Thule AFB, Greenland to Alert and stored there for the diesel generators and various vehicles. I think it's something like 100,000 liters flown in during each operation. I spent 6 months up there in 1990.
This is a Canadian Military base, and as far as I know, there is no "tourism" there. But if you know someone in the Canadian Military, it may be possible to arrange for a tour. I know people who have done it.
Elsmere Island is part of a national park, but the base is operational and therefore you will probably not see behind the scenes,all the best in your adventure.
Cool video! First I love your awesome Canadian accent, and thanks for mentioning the wildlife and vegetation you get up there. It actually looks very pleasant there in the summer, and 24 hours of daylight, wow that would be amazing.
The rabbits actually eat the foxes! I have fed them meat myself. Many guys have seen them going after the foxes. Other than that, an interesting video.
that was very interesting Rick. Thanks for sharing. It must get depressing with nothing but rock and water to look at.. I think I won't put Alert on my bucket list
