The Winter Journey of the Arctic Reindeer

🌬️The winter migration of reindeer is essential for the survival of the families who depend on them.

🏔️The families travel from Europe to Asia, covering over 125 miles in two months.

⛄The families face extreme weather conditions, including temperatures as low as -40°C.

🌲They move between different pastures to ensure their reindeer have enough grass and moss to eat.

❄️The families maintain their traditional way of life, living in Chum tents and relying on their reindeer for food and transportation.

How do the families identify their reindeer?

—The families mark their reindeer with different symbols to indicate ownership.

How do they survive the extreme cold?

—The families use traditional clothing and techniques to stay warm in temperatures as low as -40°C.

What challenges do they face during the migration?

—They face challenges such as storms, snow-covered tracks, and the threat of wolves.

Why do they move between different pastures?

—They move to ensure that their reindeer have enough food, as grass and moss availability varies in different areas.

How is their way of life preserved?

—The families maintain their traditional way of life by living in Chum tents and relying on their reindeer for food and transportation.

02:00The families live in the Arctic Circle and depend on their 5,000 reindeer for survival.

08:20They begin their winter migration, traveling from Europe to Asia.

15:00The families face extreme weather conditions and move between different pastures for food.

23:00They mark their reindeer to indicate ownership and maintain their traditional way of life.

29:00They encounter challenges such as storms, snow-covered tracks, and the threat of wolves.

35:00The families reach their destination and prepare for the winter.

39:00They survive the extreme cold by using traditional clothing and techniques.

44:00The families reflect on their journey and the importance of their reindeer.