We set out from Tok, AK around 7:30 this morning. It was a beautiful, sunny day. Before we hit the border crossing at the Yukon we had already seen a moose with 2 calves and 2 wolves. Now if we could get through the worst of the Yukon we knew we had it made. It was difficult to enjoy the majesty of the mountains and rivers as we bounced and jostled over frost heaves, dirt and gravel and through road construction. The ride was horrendous. We finally stopped at a pull off along Kluane Lake. On the way up the highway it had been too rainy and overcast to photograph this picturesque lake and its surrounding mountains. But today was perfect. (As a point of information, Kluane Lake is the largest lake in the Yukon Territory covering about 154 square miles.) I grabbed my cameras and started shooting. Meanwhile, Michael checked the motor home and Tracker for any damage from the rough ride. The hitch had broken during the incredible bouncing. We were lucky we hadn’t lost the Tracker. In addition, the Tracker had 2 cracked headlight covers. Hopefully video & pix will follow.
We had some lunch , unhooked the Tracker which I drove and we headed the 175 miles to Whitehorse to find a welder to fix the hitch. So here we are. We plan to be at the welding shop when it opens tomorrow morning and, hopefully, be out of here by tomorrow afternoon.
FYI-Though we have completed our visit to Alaska, the blog will continue until we get home in mid August. So follow our travels and our travails through Glacier and into Utah.
Michael put a video together on our trip to Hallo Bay Bear Camp. This is the link if you would like to see it. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K1fpk5HXrmk
Especially for my brother-in-law Danny and sister-in-law Eileen– here is Kluane Lake.
Kluane Lake-View #1
Kluane Lake-View #2
Rows of Fireweed bordering Kluane Lake
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Hi to y’all from HOT HUMID Raleigh on this July 4th.
I don’t think the thermometer has gone below the 90’s in the afternoon since some time in early June.
Your photos are gorgeous and exciting to look at.
The video made me feel that the bears are the real citizens of Alaska. Not humans.
All the best to you as you come down to the 48.
Sincerely,
Gene Hirsch