The Arctic is the northernmost region of Earth. Most scientists define the Arctic as the area within the Arctic Circle, a line of latitude about 66.5° north of the Equator
Inuit deep sea fishing for Halibut through holes in sea ice, Quernalursavik in East Greenland. Sledges are lightweight and flexible for use in the mountains.
Dog sledge crossing interface between land and sea where the ice has broken up as the tide goes out near Quernerdorsalic. Some dogs are hobbled in case the sledge breaks through the ice and the driver is thrown off.
Dog sledging near Tiniteqil in East Greenland. The dogs are smaller than those on the west coast, sledges are lightweight and flexible for use in the mountains. The dogs are on individual traces known as a fan formation.
Eskimo (Inuit) girls plus mother and baby in national dress. Kungmuit, East Greenland. The baby is in a papoose so that it can be breast fed within the jacket. The coloured yokes are made from imported beads Girls wear foxskin shorts and sealskin boots
Eskimo (Inuit) girl plus mother and baby in national dress. Kungmuit, East Greenland. The baby is in a papoose so that it can be breast fed within the jacket. Both wear fox skin shorts and seal skin boots
Eskimo (Inuit) family, mother and sons in national dress.Ammassalik/Tasiilaq, East Greenland. Her yoke is made from imported beads She wears foxskin shorts All wear sealskin boots
Eskimo (Inuit) family, mother and sons in national dress. Ammassalik/Tasiilaq, East Greenland. Her yoke is made from imported beads She wears foxskin shorts and sealskin boots Husky dog in foreground
Expedition arrives at Kulusuk Airport and is met by Greenlandair helicopter to transfer to the mainland at Tasiilaq. East Greenland. Tasiilaq has also been called Angmagssalik or Ammassalik
