Safety
Safety is part of the campaign culture we operate from. You have permission and an invitation to be safe. Please help us!
BEFORE Arrival
- Review the ABoVE Safety Training Plan
- View Orientation Video
- View Bear Safety Video
- WFA or Basic First Aid w/CPR Certification
- Field Site (Toolik) Specific Trainings
Notes: If you haven’t accessed your ABoVE Safety Training Plan yet, please do so now!
October 2nd Meeting
- Updated SnowEx Emergency Plan
- Emergency Kit Reviews
- Reporting procedures
- InReach/Sat phone operation
- Site orientations
Notes: If you haven’t accessed the Safety Plan and Operations Handbook yet, please do so now!
Gear
Campaign Provided
- All Scientific Equipment
- Emergency Burritos - Sleeping bag, stove and pot, firestarter, compass, whistle, headlamp, candle, tape, socks, gloves, first aid kit, MREs, leatherman, handwarmers
- Emergency Vehicle Bags - Tarp, wool blanket, fire knife, water filter straw, emergency bivy, lighter, flashlight, waterproof matches, jumper cables, work gloves, tow strap, tool kit, first aid kit, etc.
- Satellite Communication Devices: InReach Devices and satellite phones
- GPS Units
Participant Provided
Under Layer
- Base layers (wicking) x3+
- Sock liners (personal preference on use and how many)
- Glove liners (personal preference on use and how many)
Insulating Layer
- Insulating layers (fleece or wool, 1 light layer and 1 medium weight layer) x2+
- Puffy (down or synthetic) coats x1
- Puffy (down or synthetic) pants (full or 3⁄4 length depending on bibs and boots)
Outer Layer
- Windproof layer x1 (Goretex or Gore Windstopper equivalent to be worn over parka and bibs if no windproof shell is included on parka and bibs - great option if you use puffy pants)
- Parka with hood x1
- Snowbibs (either really warm or warm with room for extra layers underneath) x1
Head
- Hats for warmth (one light or medium weight, and one heavy for sitting or riding) x2
- Ball cap/sun hat x1
- Buff/Neck gaiter x2
- No Fog
- Ball cap/sun hat x1
- Buff/Neck gaiter x2
- Balaclava (1 light and 1 thick) x2
- Sunglasses
- Goggles
Hands
- Warm, water resistant gloves (2 light pairs and 2 warm - that you can work in) x4
- Mittens - extra warm that may or may not fit over your gloves but still allow you to operate snowmachine x1
- Snowbibs (either really warm or warm with room for extra layers underneath) x1
Feet
- Bunny boots or -40F equivalent winter boots x1 (extra pair of liners if removable)
- Boot gaiters x1 pair with underfoot adjustable strap
- Wool or synthetic socks - plus extra
Other
- Lounge clothes - warm
- Comfortable camp shoes - warm
- Sunscreen and lip protection - snow burn is real
- Insurance cards
- Prescription drugs
- Glasses/Contacts
- Toiletries
- Headlamp
- Insulated water bottle (keeps water from freezing)
- Thermos for hot beverages
- Backpack/Waterproof Duffle (day pack for gear, lunch, equipment, extra layers, etc.) x2 (or one of each)
For more detailed information refer to the Safety Plan and Ops Handbook :
6. Personal Information, Packing, and Gear Selection