Yukon summer adventure: Hitting the trail
Yesterday I drove through the White Pass where Klondike miners carried a ton of gear to get to the Yukon River headwaters. It is unbelievably rugged territory. No wonder so many miners turned back when they saw it. I also took the White Pass & Yukon Route historical railway from Skagway to the top of the White Pass. Amazing!
We passed through Dead Horse Gulch, a plunging chasm that drops about 300 metres to the bottom. During the gold rush, so many horses fell over the edge that it was named Dead Horse Gulch. According to some people, the bottom of the chasm is lined in horse bones.
Comments (7)
Hey Allen. Keep your eyes open for gold nuggets. Not the ones made out of chocolate. LOL.
Stay safe.
Scott M.
Submitted by Scott M. on Friday, June 29, 2012
Amazing Allen. Keep the updates coming.
Submitted by Guy Morgan on Friday, June 29, 2012
Go confidently in the direction of your dreams. Live the life you have imagined.
Henry David Thoreau
History can be a harsh teacher, Dead Horse Gulch, a name perhaps given by the unprepared, and foolish. A dream of gold can make us do the unwise. Your trip, however, is not unwise or rash. You have prepared, trained and trained again. You're ready. Drilled in skill will keep you safe and sound. Return to us with a backpack full of stories and that irrepressible Allen grin. Good luck!
Submitted by John Dooley on Friday, June 29, 2012
Be Safe and Enjoy this Amazing Experience, you will have to show TC's PhotoClub all your photo's when you get back.
Submitted by Isabelle J on Friday, June 29, 2012
My canoe is ready to go tomorrow morning. The chocolate is packed (1/4 lb per day), and the river is flowing fast and high. In fact lots of Whitehorse people have been warning me about it. I'll take it slow. I just hope the rain holds off for several days.
- Allen
Submitted by Allen Macartney on Friday, June 29, 2012
Wow Dad, what an experience you are having! I can't wait to see your wonderful photos. Have a great day on the river today. I'll be thinking of you as you paddle your way up to Lake Laberge.
Submitted by Chantal Rogers on Saturday, June 30, 2012
Allen, have enjoyed your adventure so far. Safe journey and know our positive thoughts are with you as you continue this amazing journey! Looking forward to seeing your pics and reading more!
Submitted by Bonnie n Pete from Pete & Gus on Saturday, July 14, 2012
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