The Polaris Project

• By Erin Seybold
• July 07, 2010

10 reasons you know you are living in an Arctic science station

1)      Instead of band posters decorating the walls, there is satellite imagery of the area.

2)      The fish tank is filled with species caught from the river we’re living on.

3)      Our windows overlook our various study sites.

4)      The roof is ornamented with an oversized, Soviet-era satellite (convenient for finding your way back from the field).

5)      Daily life cannot begin or continue without a cup of coffee.

6)      There are approximately 37 pairs of XtraTufs boots in the doorway, and matching bug shirts lying around the common room.

7)      The walls are kept white so that we can project our data presentations onto them at all times.

8)      “The pantry” refers to the room where all our field equipment is stored.

9)      The fridge is not used for storing food, but instead is stocked with samples.

10)   You hope and pray for snow in July to knock back the mosquito hoards.

6 Responses to “10 reasons you know you are living in an Arctic science station…”

1. July 07, 2010 at 1:15 pm, Kayla Henson said:

   Staying in Orbita now? And a fish tank? Living the high life over there now. Great pictures Max!

2. July 07, 2010 at 6:04 pm, Nancy Cedar said:

   Where is the dangle potty in all this???

3. July 08, 2010 at 8:13 am, Dad said:

   Glad you remembered the coffee!

4. July 08, 2010 at 1:48 pm, andy said:

   Great pictures Max! Keep em coming.

5. July 08, 2010 at 10:45 pm, rose said:

   nice work max! you are one cool dude.

6. July 11, 2010 at 8:05 am, Max Janicek said:

   There’s a fish tank now?! Awesome. These photos are great.