Take a seat by the fire and listen up as Earth Ranger Emma tells the story of how one of the arctic’s most skilled bush pilots once got stranded in a December snow storm and got rescued by someone very unexpected.

Hey Earth Rangers! I hope you had a great end-of-year break. We have an awesome Arctic story to tell. In this episode, Emma will share the tale of a scientist she met during one of her first trips up north!

Old Edmund is a researcher with over ten years of amazing adventures in the arctic. One December, his ski plane got stuck in a big snowstorm while he was trying to fly home for Christmas. Wanna know what happened next? Listen to find out about the mistakes he made and what saved him in the end!

Emma got to have a close look at the ski plane Edmund used. It’s a special kind of plane with skis at the bottom, allowing it to glide across the snow. The plane is designed to slow down and stop on its own when landing. The downside? It can be easily pushed! During strong winds or storms, you have to tie the plane down, or it might slide away in the snow, leaving you behind.

What about the reindeer?

Deer are pretty smart! When they feel a storm is on the way, they look for shelter to stay safe. In a snowstorm, they look for protection near trees, thickets, or bushes. Finding shelter out in the open? That’s harder. Sometimes, you might see them hiding on the sides of hills to avoid the wind and snow. Or… a person and a plane!

Reindeer are full of surprises! Here’s a festive fact to wrap up the year: Did you know, that all of Santa’s reindeer are ladies? Yes! Normally, male reindeer lose their antlers in the fall. By Christmas, the only ones left with antlers are the girls, who lose theirs in spring.

What did you think about Edmund’s adventure? Do you have any fun holiday ventures of your own?
Let you know in the comments below!