OK Radio contacted each of the Nunatsiavut communities for the ice conditions.
We spoke with Joe Dicker the AngajukKâk of the Nain Inuit Community Government.
He says they hired 3 trail marker workers that started on Monday, Jan. 27th.
They will put trail markers up to Siugak Point and are still waiting for the ice to form to place the shelters at Nochalik Island and down past Etua Noah’s cabin.
He also mentions that the Sikumiut has been working on the bridges at the ships track, and as the ice conditions allow us, they’re working their way to Natuashish.
Ian Winters is the Conservation Officer in Hopedale.
He says the ice is slowly forming on the outside of Hopedale but cannot go to Makkovik or Postville on the normal ice trail.
Winters also says the markers from Hopedale to Big Bay neck is safe only to go around the winter route.
There are hunters getting around, just can’t get to around to places from previous years.
Winters adds that the straighter travels routes to Makkovik and Natuashish are not safe yet, so they are going on the inside routes, and there is not yet enough snow for grooming.
The AngajukKâk of Makkovik, Barry Andersen says the ice at Makkovik Bay towards Postville is in good condition measuring 18-20 inches.
He also says where there’s not enough snow, their groomer is not operating yet, but their trail marking is nearly complete between Little Neck and Postville.
The ice inland is in good condition and the travel between Makkovik and Burnt Lake being marked with markers.
Melanie Gear, Town Clerk of Postville says going up and out the bay is in good condition.
She says their ice is estimated to 14-21 inches and the travel between Makkovik, Postville and Happy Valley-Goose Bay is safe.
She adds that they started marking their trail markers on Tuesday between Postville and Separation Lake.