Susan's Camp Management Strategies

Susan Aens introduces Kavik River Camp, located on Alaska's North Slope. The camp, established 25 years ago, supports the oil and gas industry and Arctic adventurers. Susan discusses the challenges of living in the Arctic, such as strong winds and snow infiltration, and how she repurposes old equipment. She shares her personal innovation of creating a bath using a fish tote, emphasizing resource conservation.

Where is the Cavic River Camp located?

• 69.0 North by 146.0 West

• 69.4 North by 146.54 West

• 70.0 North by 145.0 West

• 68.5 North by 147.0 West

What is the primary purpose of the Cavic River Camp?

• Research and development

• Support for the oil and gas industry

• Tourism and hospitality

• Wildlife conservation

What type of vehicles were used to bring the camp's configuration?

• Helicopters and planes

• Rolligon and Nodwell

• Trucks and SUVs

• Snowmobiles and sleds

What decade are the trailers at the camp from?

• 1950s

• 1980s

• 1970s

• 1960s

What natural challenge does Susan face at the camp?

• Frequent earthquakes

• Heavy rainfall

• Extreme heat

• Hurricane force winds

How does Susan deal with the outdated trailers?

• She repurposes them

• She replaces them with new ones

• She sells them

• She abandons them

What did Susan use to create her bath?

• A fish tote

• A plastic pool

• A metal tub

• A wooden barrel

Why does Susan limit her baths to one or two a year?

• High cost of water

• Personal preference

• Water conservation

• Lack of time

What is a unique feature of the women's shower house at the camp?

• It has a hot tub

• It has a waterfall shower

• It has a fish tote bath

• It has a sauna

What is Susan's attitude towards old equipment?

• She discards it

• She repairs it

• She repurposes it

• She ignores it