During pre-expedition training the cadets learn how to assemble their winter sleeping bags. Team 3 learned very quickly how fast they warm up during a 10 minute break; nap time! Mar 2016 – Photo by Lt E. CameronBefore heading out on the expedition the cadets also learn about the effects of the cold and how to treat cold weather injuries. These cadets have just constructed a hypothermia wrap; used on casualties that reach the stage of severe hypothermia. Mar 2016 – Photo by Lt E. CameronHere is Zachary Sperry in a hypothermia wrap. Mar 2016 – Photo by Lt E. CameronHere are two cadets setting up their tent for the practice sleep out. These are four season commercial tents and are a nice cozy retreat from the cold once inside your sleeping bag. Just don’t touch the top on the inside when you wake up in the morning! Mar 2016 – Photo by Lt E. CameronThis year in Goose Bay our expedition was postponed due to a winter storm. We had to dig the trucks out of the snow drifts a number of times! Mar 2016 – Photo by Lt E. CameronThe high winds of gusts at 100km/hr made for adverse expedition conditions and we were unable to start the trek; it didn’t stop us from spending a little time outside! Mar 2016 – Photo by Lt E. CameronA cadet from Team 3 cooking rations for lunch in the pressure cooker. Sure does prepare the meals fast which is ideal in cold weather conditions! Mar 2016 – Photo by Lt E. CameronA cadet from Team 3 digging a snow tunnel shelter. Mar 2016 – Photo by Lt E. CameronA cadet from Team 3 digging a snow tunnel shelter. Mar 2016 – Photo by Lt E. CameronThese cadets have constructed a wind break to protect themselves from the gusting winds that we experienced during our extended pre-expedition training phase. Mar 2016 – Photo by Lt E. CameronThese cadets are making bannock bread. Always great for a snack on the trail! Mar 2016 – Photo by Lt E. CameronYou don’t want the pan to be too hot or else the outside of the bannock will burn and the side will remain doughy and uncooked. Mar 2016 – Photo by Lt E. CameronThe weather has finally cleared enough for us to start the trek! Mar 2016 – Photo by Capt J. MahoneyThe cadets are off into the woods! Mar 2016 – Photo by Capt J. MahoneyThe toboggans the cadets bring with them contain all of the equipment needed for a cold weather expedition, cooking supplies, sleeping gear, first aid kit etc. Mar 2016 – Photo by Capt J. MahoneyThe cadets were eager to hit the trails after a prolonged pre-expedition training phase! Mar 2016 – Photo by Lt E. CameronThis cadet has the important job of steering the toboggan. Mar 2016 – Photo by Lt E. CameronThe sweep team, Team 3, is pumped to start the trek! Photo by Lt E. CameronTeam 3 has stopped for lunch, it is important to stay out of the wind, and not to stop for too long. Heat produced by the body while moving is one of the most effective ways to keep warm on an expedition; so is a hot meal in your belly! Mar 2016 – Photo by Lt E. CameronThe cadets have set up their tents for the night. Mar 2016 – Photo by Lt E. CameronThe sun is going down and a great way to keep warm is to dig a fire pit! Mar 2016 – Photo by Lt E. CameronThey are almost ready for a fire. Mar 2016 – Photo by Lt E. CameronTeam 1 at the top of Dome Mountain! Mar 2016 – Photo by SLt J. BrennanTeam 2 at the top of Dome Mountain! Mar 2016 – Photo by SLt J. BrennanTeam 3 at the top of Dome Mountain! Mar 2016 – Photo by SLt J. BrennanExpedition Sub Zero at the top of Dome Mountain! Mar 2016 – Photo by SLt J. BrennanThe cadets reach the end point of the expedition! Notice Dome Mountain in the distance, it was an adventurous trek down! Mar 2016 – Photo by Capt J. MahoneyMany of the cadets are all smiles as they reach the end! Mar 2016 – Photo by Capt J. MahoneyThe cadets are glad to be done, it is a tough job hauling that toboggan. Mar 2016 – Photo by Capt J. MahoneyJob well done to the cadets! Mar 2016 – Photo by Capt J. MahoneyTeam 2 comes into the finish! Mar 2016 – Photo by Capt J. Mahoney
