1966 - 1968
Mishtikushuss' (Georg Henriksen) komatik and dog team at Kapashkuat. Note the skis and snowshoes tied to the komatik load. Photo courtesy Georg Henriksen.
ID: 139
Longitude: -62.2135
Latitude: 55.6824
Pronunciation: ka:pa:skwa:ts
Translation: Where There is Snow-Free Ice
Feature: lake
Explanation:
There is always smooth ice on this lake because it constantly floods, and the snow is blown off the ice. These are dangerous conditions for dog teams.
There is always smooth ice on this lake because it constantly floods, and the snow is blown off the ice. These are dangerous conditions for dog teams.