Chilkoot Pass and Yukon River
In and around Whitehorse, Canada
We were following the footsteps of the Klondike goldrushers of 1897! A five-day hike from Skagway, Alaska to Bennett, British Columbia over the Chilkoot Pass; then a 9-day canoe trip down the Yukon River from Whitehorse to Dawson City.
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Route taken and entries by Real Traveler Tara & Tim
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Starting at sea level
We only spent one night here before leaving for the hike. Once we arrived in Skagway, we realized that our tent poles had been lost along the... Continue reading »
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Up and Over
3800 feet up to the pass and 800 back down on the other side. Perfect weather and no bear attacks - what more could you want? The ecolo... Continue reading »
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Whitehorse to Dawson City
The hike lead us to a former BC city called Bennett. That's where the goldrushers camed out the rest of the winter whilke building boats and... Continue reading »
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4 Days in Dawson
We found Dawson to be a very charming little town. It's hard to believe that it was the biggest Canadian city west of Winnipeg in the late 18... Continue reading »
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Last days in Whitehorse
Whitehorse didn't have the charm of Dawson, but it certainly is a unique city. Considering its population of 25,000 it has a great arts scene... Continue reading »
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