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October 13th, 2009 at 12:10 am

National Geographic Alaska State Troopers: Ice Patrol (Video, Photos)

National Geographic Alaska State Troopers Ice Patrol

Here are National Geographic Alaska State Troopers: Ice Patrol video and photos of the premiere of the new series which airs on NGC on Weds., Oct. 14, 2009 at 10 pm ET/PT.

The new series will chronicle the activities of the troopers in the remote Alaska frontier. In the premiere episode, Ice Patrol, the troopers are responsible for patrolling what is sometimes called the Alaskan version of spring break; the Arctic Man Ski and Sno-Go Classic, held annually. During the four-day event, approximately 10,000 people gather in the Hoodoo Mountains; this is equivalent in population to what would be the state’s fourth largest city.

An overview of the program can be seen here: National Geographic Alaska State Troopers

Patrolling the rowdy festival are just thirteen troopers as the 10,000 or so people engage in physically demanding winter sports. It is their responsibility to keep the peace, enforce laws and engage in dangerous search and rescue missions. Meanwhile, in Fairbanks, the state troopers and their K-9 partners are responsible for a variety of tasks including fighting crime, searching suspicious vehicles, undergoing nighttime training exercises.

See pictures and videos below.

Top Photo: Alaska, USA: At the 2009 Arctic Man Ski and Sno-Go Classic, which is Alaska’s version of Mardi Gras, troopers face a massive law enforcement challenge as roughly 10,000 people celebrate and snowmobile enthusiasts test their skills. Pictured here, the Troopers’ “Helo-1″ helicopter lands on top of the mountain to transport a seriously injured man to the hospital. Troopers and Medics prepare to load the stabilized victim on board “Helo-1″ for transport. (photo credit © Beth Ipsen)

National Geographic Alaska State Troopers Ice Patrol

Photo: Alaska, USA: At the 2009 Arctic Man Ski and Sno-Go Classic. Pictured here, Troopers Brent Johnson and Howie Peterson discuss their patrol plan. (photo credit © Beth Ipsen)

National Geographic Alaska State Troopers Ice Patrol

Photo: Alaska, USA: At the 2009 Arctic Man Ski and Sno-Go Classic, troopers face a massive law enforcement challenge as roughly 10,000 people celebrate and snowmobile enthusiasts test their skills. Pictured here, Troopers Brent Johnson and Howie Peterson test the manueverability of the snow machines. (photo credit © Beth Ipsen)

Photos and video courtesy of National Geographic Channel

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