As a geologist (but not a pilot), I've flown in and out of Resolute many times over the course of 40 years or so, so am familiar with the area.
I'm pretty sure that the wreckage trail shown in purple on Aterpster's map is incorrect. Judging by the photo posted by Downnorth (post #8), the trail ends to the right (south) of the stream cut, which is very apparent in the topographic map. I would imagine the wreckage trail is actually roughly parallel to the runway
I would be very surprised if it turns out that the pilots had decided to attempt a landing on Rwy17. In my experience, back course approaches at Resolute are almost never done.