komatik

Sean Silcoff for The Wall Street Journal The gear-laden wooden sled, also called a komatik.

An Arctic Circle Trek 2011

Weight on your komatik is a vital question, and not knowing for what you may be called upon, makes the outfitting an art.

A Labrador Doctor The Autobiography of Wilfred Thomason Grenfell Wilfred Thomason Grenfell 1902

The journey on the komatik was a great treat for both Mrs. Twig and Violet, and this visit supplied food for pleasant conversation during the remainder of the winter.

Left on the Labrador A Tale of Adventure Down North Dillon Wallace 1901

A custom made wooden sled called a komatik is also a common sight.

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Even nestled in the komatik, the wind was biting and chilly, and we kept our heads tucked into our fur-lined hoods.

In the Arctic, Sleeping Soundly Sean Silcoff 2011

Our adventure started late the next morning, when Sheattie Tagak, an experienced Inuit hunter, outfitter and military reservist, drove us to the shore and loaded up his snowmobile and komatik, a long, wooden sled he pulled.

In the Arctic, Sleeping Soundly Sean Silcoff 2011

Our maiden voyage was a bumpy one, as the komatik squeaked and its rickety wind shelter jiggled for the four-hour ride along the ice-covered surface of the inlet.

In the Arctic, Sleeping Soundly Sean Silcoff 2011

As I was dressing I looked out of my window, and for the first time in my life saw a dog team and komatik passing.

Le Petit Nord or, Annals of a Labrador Harbour Katie Spalding 1911

It was easy to get off to the centre, for the big pans at the edge would float a far greater weight than a komatik and dogs and three people.

Le Petit Nord or, Annals of a Labrador Harbour Katie Spalding 1911

All the inhabitants live on the coast, and the interior is only travelled over in the winter with komatik and dogs.

Le Petit Nord or, Annals of a Labrador Harbour Katie Spalding 1911