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thedavidzoo
Explorer II
Nov 29, 2017

Surprise from Inuvik, NWT

Had a mystery package in the mailbox today...

Did anyone else get the Dempster Hwy Passport in Dawson City, get it stamped all along the Dempster, and turned in in Inuvik, NWT so they could win one of several prizes?

Well, we did and forgot all about it. Now over 3 months later I received a traditional Inuvialuit set of printed placemats, napkins and coasters. Neat! Unfortunately, I didn't win the diamond that was first prize ;)

Anyway, made my day! Thank you people of Inuvik and Ulukhaktok (Holman) and the Gov't of NWT.



  • Artum_Snowbird's avatar
    Artum_Snowbird
    Explorer
    Nov 30, 2017
    Sometimes the things you do just bring you such happiness. This is one of those times! Congrats and enjoy!
  • lizzie's avatar
    lizzie
    Explorer
    Nov 30, 2017
    We did the whole nine yards and got "sworn in" upon our return to Dawson City. I also earned the Class IV (skinny-dipping)certificate in Tuk. It was great fun and I will never forget that wonderful trip. lizzie
  • jmckelvy's avatar
    jmckelvy
    Explorer
    Nov 30, 2017
    lizzie wrote:
    We did the whole nine yards and got "sworn in" upon our return to Dawson City. I also earned the Class IV (skinny-dipping) certificate in Tuk. It was great fun and I will never forget that wonderful trip. lizzie


    :B

    OK. More info about this skinny dipping certificate. :)
  • profdant139's avatar
    profdant139
    Explorer II
    Nov 30, 2017
    But no need to post photos of skinny-dipping, right? ;)

    Anyone who drives all the way to Inuvik and back is automatically a winner -- some day, that's what I want to do!

    Well done, and congratulations.
  • lizzie's avatar
    lizzie
    Explorer
    Dec 01, 2017
    My official certificate reads as follows: Arctic Ocean Toe Dipping Certificate: Having demonstrated courage and bravery for ....Toe Dipping: .....Wading: .....Swimming:....Skinny Dipping: In the icy cold waters of the Arctic Ocean at Tuktoyaktuk, NWT, ect I became an Honourable Member of the EXCLUSIVE ARCTIC OCEAN ADVENTURERS CLUB OF THE WESTERN ARCTIC. You don't want to see the photo, I was 76 years old at the time. lizzie
  • SideHillSoup's avatar
    SideHillSoup
    Explorer
    Dec 01, 2017
    Funny
    We are driving up to Tuk next summer on the new road between Inuvik and Tuk. Told my DW that we are going for a swim when we drive to Tuk, she said... have fun.....
    Soup.

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