So, here's my first official Alert related post. I went to the main Environment Canada building in Toronto on Tuesday to fill out reams of paperwork and pick up my B25 Arctic Kit consisting of boots, pants, parka and over-gloves.
Starting with the boots, they're about 5 pounds each and easily add 1.5" to my height. Gloves aren't too hot, as they're designed to have another pair underneath. The pants and the coat are extremely "dense", in that they're more like a firefighter material than the standard puffy, down-filled coat seen in the South. Blocking the wind is apparently key, so a balaclava and ski goggles are also requisites to complete the ensemble.
I'm scheduled to fly out of CFB Trenton at 6am on January 6th, which is coming WAY too soon for comfort!
Merry Christmas everyone,
Graham
Looking forward to your first post from the north Graham, have a safe flight!
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