The Cabin Fever exhibition outlined the impacts of this environmental phenomenon, and celebrated the wintery place we call home. Norwegians say mørketiden, meaning “murky days,” and Athabascans call winter solstice idzaanh ledo, or “day of sitting.”Īlthough these days of darkness surrounding the winter solstice are blamed for a wide range of ailments, ills and mysterious moods, they also inspire ingenious adaptions and humorous ways to cope. The exhibition also included historical images hearkening back to the early 20th century when the term “cabin fever” was coined, a time of trans-Atlantic boat travel, the Klondike gold rush and polar exploration.Ĭabin fever is a shared experience across Northern latitudes. The exhibition featured contemporary photographs and short films by artists from regions that ring the North Pole, including Alaska, Iceland and Finland. It can be a catalyst for bursts of creativity, and it can also trigger deep despair.Ĭabin Fever, curated by the Anchorage Museum, examined this claustrophobic state of mind, which manifests after long hours of isolation in cramped and dark quarters. They can be repaired by another Quality Tools or Simple Tools. Quality Tools have a higher succes rate than Simple Tools. They themselves will eventually wear down and break. Quality Tools can be used for crafting and repairing items. Some people use the term “cabin fever” as a synonym for “bored” or “stir crazy.” But for Northerners, cabin fever is much more complex and extreme. The Quality Tools is one of the Items available in The Long Dark. In the North, prolonged cold and darkness drive us into our homes, and often into ourselves.

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The long dark cabin fever