The institute's mandate is to advance the study of the North American and circumpolar Arctic through the natural and social sciences, the arts and humanities and to acquire, preserve and disseminate information on physical, environmental and social conditions in the North.

Kluane Lake Research Station

Kluane Lake Research Station (KLRS) is located near the Alaska Highway, 220 km northwest of Whitehorse, Yukon, on the south shore of Kluane Lake. The research station is one of the most valued, celebrated, and well-used highlights of the Arctic Institute.

The extreme elevation difference between Kluane Lake and the crest of the St. Elias Mountains establishes a strong gradient in environmental attributes and results in a remarkable diversity of research opportunities within a small geographical area. This diversity is reflected in the unique scientific legacy of KLRS. Since 1961, when the base was founded, it has fostered research projects spanning the disciplines of glaciology, geomorphology, geology, biology, botany, zoology, hydrology, limnology, climatology, high-altitude physiology, anthropology and archaeology.

Journalist stationed at Kluane

To learn more about research taking place at Kluane Lake, read the writing of Jerome Stueart. In the summer of 2009, Stueart is reporting from the camp as part of a federally-funded International Polar Year project operated by AINA.

Facebook group created

A Facebook group has also been created about KLRS by Ruth Klinkhammer, Communications Director. Anyone is welcome to join.

Kluane Lake Newsletter

The Kluane Lake Research Station Newsletter is intended to foster cross-disciplinary communication among researchers and to inform the public about the research being conducted at KLRS. The 2009 issue will be coming soon.

Issue 1, Fall 2004 Issue 2, Spring 2006 Issue 3, Summer 2007

Research papers catalogued

Research projects based at KLRS have resulted in about 1200 publications, many of which are described in the Kluane Lake Research Station Bibliography.

Kluane in the News

Researchers at the station are frequently featured in local and national media.

Eavesdropping in the alpine
Journalist Claire Eamer writes about research at Pika Camp in yourYukon.

True North strong and free - but not cheap
KLRS figures prominently in this story by Edmonton Journal journalist Ed Struzik.

Glacier study may give glimpse into future
Glaciologist Garry Clarke's work on Trapridge Glacier is featured in yourYukon piece.

For more information

For more information on access, accommodation, logistical support and per diem charges at the Kluane Lake Research Station please contact:

Andrew and Carole Williams
59 - 13 Ave.
Whitehorse, Yukon, Canada
Y1A 4K6

Telephone and Fax: (867) 633-2018
Email: acwilliams@yknet.ca

Kluane Lake Research Station is supported by an infrastructure grant from the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council.

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