Speak the Lingo
breakup
The end of an Alaskan winter, when the ice that has frozen the major rivers thaws.
bush
The parts of Alaska accessible only by boat or aircraft.
bush pilots
Pilots of the small planes who provide transportation to bush communities and isolated destinations.
cheechako
A newcomer to Alaska.
Eskimo ice cream
Traditionally made of whipped berries, seal oil, and snow.
ice fog
A thick winter fog made of suspended ice particles that leaves the trees coated with ice crystals.
mukluks
Eskimo moccasins.
outside
Anywhere but Alaska.
permafrost
Soil which is permanently frozen.
quiviut
The warm underwool of the muskox used for knitting.
sourdough
An Alaskan old timer.
