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Kluane Lake Research Station (KLRS) is located near the Alaska Highway, 220 km northwest of Whitehorse, Yukon, Canada, on the south shore of Kluane Lake. The extreme elevation difference between Kluane Lake and the crest of the St. Elias Mountains establishes a strong gradient in environmental attributes and results in a remarkable diversity of research opportunities within a small geographical area. This diversity is reflected in the unique scientific legacy of KLRS. Since 1961, when the base was founded, it has fostered research projects spanning the disciplines of glaciology, geomorphology, geology, biology, botany, zoology, hydrology, limnology, climatology, high-altitude physiology, anthropology and archaeology.
(information from the Arctic Institute of North America
, which operates the station.)
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| Location | ||||
| Description: | Mile 1054 Alaska Highway, Yukon | |||
| Phonetic pronunciation: | kloo-ah-nee | |||
| Country: | Canada | |||
| State/Province/Region: | Yukon | |||
| Altitude in meters: | 2565 | |||
| Altitude in feet: | 8415 | |||
| Latitude (Decimal, Degreesºmm'ss") : | 61.0144° N 61º00'52" N | |||
| Longitude (Decimal, Degreesºmm'ss") : | 138.2427° W 138º14'34" W | |||
| Environment Types Accessible at this Location | ||||
| Glacier, Interior, Riparian, Wetland, Lake, Tundra, Taiga, Forest | ||||
| Description: | Semi-arid, Alpine environment. | |||
| Primary Logistics Provider | ||||
| Organization: | Arctic Institute of North America | |||
| Name and title of contact person: | Andrew and Carole Williams | |||
| Address: | 59 - 13 Ave. Whitehorse, Yukon Canada Y1A 4K6 | |||
| Telephone: | 867/633-2018 | |||
| Fax: | 867/633-2018 | |||
| E-mail: | acwilliams@yknet.ca | |||
| Contact person or agency web page: | Arctic Institute of North America | |||
| Primary Management Agency | ||||
| Organization: | Arctic Institute of North America University of Calgary | |||
| Contact information: | Sonja Hogg, Business Manager 2500 University Drive Northwest Calgary, Alberta Canada T2N 1N4 | |||
| Telephone: | 403/220-7517 | |||
| Fax: | 403/282-4609 | |||
| Email: | hogg@ucalgary.ca | |||
| Web site: | Arctic Institute of North America | |||
| Availability and Cost | ||||
| Advance arrangements: | Check with Andrew Williams, Klaune Lake Research Station Manager, well in advance. | |||
| User fee: | Price list available upon request. Charges may change without prior notice. | |||
| Availability: | Kluane Lake is open to all on a first come, first served basis. | |||
| Permits and Legal Issues | ||||
| Courtesy contacts: | Contact the Arctic Institute of North America for information. | |||
| Name of the permitting agency: | -Government of Canada and/or Yukon Territory depending on jurisdiction -Permission of the Champagne Aishihik First Nations or Kluane First Nation -National Parks permit if inside the Kluane National Park boundary -For further information please contact the Arctic Institute of North America. | |||
| Radio permit information: | They use UHF/HF/VHF/and Satellite communications. Contact Arctic Institute of North America for further information on radio permits. | |||
| Permitting agency web page: | Arctic Institute of North America | |||
| Prohibited items: | Weapons are prohibited at the research station. In addition, researchers who intend to bring a gun into Canada need to be familiar with Canadian firearms laws, as many guns are restricted or prohibited. Information can be found at the web site of the Canadian Firearms Centre | |||
| Physical Access | ||||
| Airstrip, Bus, Road | ||||
| Accessibility: | There is bi-weekly bus service to the station. | |||
| Airstrip description: | Gravel Runway 3000 feet (914 meters). | |||
| Accommodations | ||||
| Number of scientist beds or berths: | 40 | |||
| Surge capacity number of scientist beds/berths : | Camping on the beach. | |||
| Visitor capacity : | Local Bed and Breakfast. | |||
| Infrastructure | ||||
| Roads, Mail service, Heat, Running water, Electricity | ||||
| Electricity specifications: | Single phase 120/240 V power is available but a voltage regulator may be good for sensitive equipment. | |||
| Mail service : | There are mail pickups/deliveries three times a week. | |||
| Communications and Data Systems | ||||
| Internet access, Local area network (LAN), Telephone system, Radio communications, Fax send/receive | ||||
| Buildings | ||||
| Lodging, Food service, Storage, Sanitation | ||||
| Lodging: | There are 11 unserviced cabins, some equipped with wood stoves, sleeping up to six people each. | |||
| Seasonal lodging: | During the winter months from October through April there are 5 buildings available for lodging. | |||
| Food service: | Full boarding is available with prepared meals in a common eating area. | |||
| Sanitation: | Hot showers and laundry facilities are available. | |||
| Storage: | There are 10 unheated 400 cubic foot (11.3 cubic meter) storage units available upon request. | |||
| Laboratory Space | ||||
| Dry lab, Electricity in lab space, Microscope, Balance, Telephone in lab space, Drying oven, Desk/office space, Workshop | ||||
| Electrical specifications: | Power suitable for most electronic equipment is supplied by 17 kW diesel generators. A10v/60 cycle voltage regulator is recommended for recorders, oscilloscopes, computers, and other sensitive equipment. | |||
| Science Support Equipment | ||||
| Vehicles available: | Ground vehicle use is available on a daily, weekly and monthly basis. | |||
| Other science support equipment: | A Sipre ice-coring drill is usually on site, but researchers should check availability prior to arrival and expect to bring other necessary equipment. | |||
| Science Support Personnel Available | ||||
| Guides, Drivers, Lab technicians, Science support mechanics, Science support shop crew, Science support laborers, Science support logistics coordinator | ||||
| Personnel and Services | ||||
| Site manager: | Andrew and Carole Williams (see Primary Logistics provider) | |||
| Supplies Available at or Near the Facility | ||||
| Groceries, Fuel, Hardware, Marine supplies, Snow machine parts, Auto parts, Lumber, Plumbing, Electrical, Electronics, Aircraft, Maps | ||||
| Personal Safety | ||||
| Personal gear list: | There is a recommended gear list available upon request. | |||
| Safety training: | There is safety equipment and training available on site. | |||
| Weapons training: | There are no weapons allowed on site. | |||
| Medical Facilities/Services Available | ||||
| First aid, Medivac service | ||||
| Medical evacuation information: | Both vehicle and aircraft evacuation are possible. | |||
| Nearest medical facility: | Nearest Hospital: Whitehorse Distance: 220 km (137 miles) Nearest Health Center: Haines Junction Distance: 50 km (31 miles) | |||
| Distance to nearest medical facility (km): | 50 | |||
| Distance to nearest medical facility in miles: | 31 | |||
| Weather Information and Statistics | ||||
| Weather information source for the research area: | Rain or snow can fall at any time on the year and freezing temperatures are possible even during the summer. The best way to deal with the weather is to prepare for all conditions. For a detailed weather forecast, check at one of the visitor centres, call: 867/668-6061 for a weather report, or go to Environment Canada Weather Office. (Look at the report for Haines Junction in the Yukon section for an estimate) | |||
| Annual average high temperature (*C): | 11 | |||
| Annual average low temperature (*C): | -21 | |||
| Annual average high temperature (*F): | 52 | |||
| Annual average low temperature (*F): | -5.8 | |||
| Maps | ||||
| Map sources: | Government of Canada maps of the Kluane Lake area are available at most bookstores. For more information about maps in Canada, see the web site of the Centre for Topographic Information |  | ||
| Current Projects and Research History | ||||
| Research sources: | Please contact the Arctic Institute of North America for information on current research. | |||