When we went on vacation in July, Nicole and I were in an unusual position. For the first time in our lives we had cash, but we didn't need anything. In the past year we had learned that living in the north wasn't exactly roughing it when it comes to getting day-to-day needs, meaning we didn't need to stock up on any items. We could only bring back what we could fit in our suitcases. I didn't want to spend money on expensive clothes that would only be ruined by days at the store. My one major purchase (besides a suitcase full of books) was a new digital SLR camera.
Tulita means "where the waters meet" in the local language. Here you can see the cold and crystal clear waters of the Bear River merging with the muddy waters of the Mackenzie. There is probably a 10 to 15 degree temperature difference between the waters. There is supposedly good fishing on the border of these two waters, although you need a boat to fish there.
The slopes of Great bear rock as seen from the air.
Another part of the rock. The swath cut through the trees in the center of the picture is the winter road.
Bear rock from the airport.
This picture was taken at the dump. This doesn't show how incredibly big these ravens are.
The Mackay Range mountains are a dominant feature of the landscape around Tulita. The first picture was taken from my yard. The second from the airport above town. I'm beginning to wonder when I'll get tired of taking pictures of this scene.
Bears in their natural habitat. (I wish).
Ursus aviation is the local charter company. Their motto is: "Don't be fooled by the orange and brown paint job or the orange shag carpeting in our planes. We do regular engine maintenance!"
Believe it or not, Mac the dog can fly. I have proof in these two pictures.
A chance picture I took one Sunday morning. That's the old Hudson's Bay warehouse where we keep our furniture.
Images of the Norwetta heading south on the Mackenzie. Customers pay upwards of $5000 for a week-long one-way trip up the Mackenzie.
Tulita means "where the waters meet" in the local language. Here you can see the cold and crystal clear waters of the Bear River merging with the muddy waters of the Mackenzie. There is probably a 10 to 15 degree temperature difference between the waters. There is supposedly good fishing on the border of these two waters, although you need a boat to fish there.
The slopes of Great bear rock as seen from the air.
Another part of the rock. The swath cut through the trees in the center of the picture is the winter road.
Bear rock from the airport. 
This picture was taken at the dump. This doesn't show how incredibly big these ravens are.
The Mackay Range mountains are a dominant feature of the landscape around Tulita. The first picture was taken from my yard. The second from the airport above town. I'm beginning to wonder when I'll get tired of taking pictures of this scene.
Bears in their natural habitat. (I wish).
Ursus aviation is the local charter company. Their motto is: "Don't be fooled by the orange and brown paint job or the orange shag carpeting in our planes. We do regular engine maintenance!"
Believe it or not, Mac the dog can fly. I have proof in these two pictures.
A chance picture I took one Sunday morning. That's the old Hudson's Bay warehouse where we keep our furniture.
Images of the Norwetta heading south on the Mackenzie. Customers pay upwards of $5000 for a week-long one-way trip up the Mackenzie.
2 comments:
Hey Brodie,
Great pictures! Hope you enjoy your new camera, it must be nice!
- Janet
Brodie ... why oh why are you showing the arse end of Bear Rock?
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