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Helicopters flew 1,000 km to North Pole base in unique crew change operation
Two helicopters took off from a base in Russia's far northern archipelago of Severnaya Zemlya and made it all the way to the drifting Arctic research station at 85° North.
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Nuclear icebreaker escorts North Pole platform from Greenland Sea
After 21 months of drifting across the Arctic Ocean, Russia’s Severny Polus (North Pole) research station was this week escorted out of the ice.
www.thebarentsobserver.com
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Alaska's Bristol Bay is more than a fishery — it is a way of life - ArcticToday
Tens of millions of wild salmonreturnAlaska's Bristol Bayeach summer, and thousands of boats compete during short openings sometimes measured in hours.
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What It's REALLY Like Working on the Alaska North Slope Oil Rigs (-69° Windchill)
Aug 3, 2026
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• What Is Life In Wasilla, Alaska, REALLY Li... How do you survive the extreme seasonal shifts of living in Alaska? In this video, we break down the reality of adjusting to brutal Alaska winter darkness and the 24-hour midnight sun of summer. A former night-shift nurse shares her unique perspective on mental prep for the dark months, embracing winter as a time to rest and hunker down, and why investing in premium blackout curtains is essential for sleeping through constant summer daylight. We even cover tips for keeping chickens alive through freezing Alaskan winters!
We also dive into a firsthand account of moving from sunny beaches to working on the remote Alaska North Slope oil rigs. From navigating the strict rotation schedules in the Arctic camps to patrolling all the way to the Arctic Ocean, discover what it is like to experience three months of zero sun. Finally, we share what it actually feels like to endure a painful -69°F windchill where exposed skin freezes in seconds.
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Aug 3, 2026
Full episode:
• What Is Life In Wasilla, Alaska, REALLY Li... How do you survive the extreme seasonal shifts of living in Alaska? In this video, we break down the reality of adjusting to brutal Alaska winter darkness and the 24-hour midnight sun of summer. A former night-shift nurse shares her unique perspective on mental prep for the dark months, embracing winter as a time to rest and hunker down, and why investing in premium blackout curtains is essential for sleeping through constant summer daylight. We even cover tips for keeping chickens alive through freezing Alaskan winters!We also dive into a firsthand account of moving from sunny beaches to working on the remote Alaska North Slope oil rigs. From navigating the strict rotation schedules in the Arctic camps to patrolling all the way to the Arctic Ocean, discover what it is like to experience three months of zero sun. Finally, we share what it actually feels like to endure a painful -69°F windchill where exposed skin freezes in seconds.
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