It rained all last night so in the continued rain, we had to pack up “No Set Path” soaking wet. We headed out (while the rain continued to pour) and on the advice of the girl from the Visitor’s Centre at Fort Nelson, we made our way to Tetsa River Services for a cinnamon bun, said to be “the best”. There are only three tables in the small cafe so patrons are encouraged to share tables. We had a wonderful time chatting with our table mates and then another couple at another table ending with an impromptu sing along (the couple at the other table being singers and all). The rain continued as we made our way north, at times the clouds were so low and we were climbing in altitude, we couldn’t see more that about 100 feet ahead of ourselves in the fog. Anyway, we got through but unfortunately for us we missed some spectacular scenery through the Northern Rockies due to the weather. Deciding to continue for as long as possible today (because we just didn’t want to have to set up camp in the rain) we stopped for supper at the Coal River Lodge. We were the only patrons there at the time and so had the opportunity to chat with Donna Rogers the owner. She explained to us how self sufficient you need to be to live/work up here. Her establishment is completely off-grid because the quite frankly the ‘grid” doesn’t reach as far as her establishment. Electrical power is via generators and phone and internet is a microwave system (cell phone reception is spotty to non-existent along the highway). We were fortunate in our roadside viewing today, sometimes we saw scenery but we also saw, bears, moose, wood bison and stone sheep. We completed today’s journey in Watson Lake, Yukon.Read more
Very cool pictures! That’s really quite an assortment of wildlife you are seeing! Alysia
Nice shots of wildlife, especially the wood bison! What great experiences! Yes, the people who live there all say the same thing about the need to be self-sufficient and/or help and get help from neighbours. The area looks very much like the southern Cariboo where I had property by Sheridan Lake for about five years. The people who live there and in the surrounding area also need to be self reliant and they generally do help each other out.
The first time I stayed at the cottage the pump for bringing in water from the lake was broken. The electrician gave me a reduction in installing the new pump, however it took close to three weeks to get the part, do the work and fir my place and pump into his schedule. It was not as isolated as where you are but it is a 30 to 35 minute drive to the nearest small city for parts or ordering parts in. There was a second pump for drinking water from a natural source underground spring that was piped into the kitchen and I used that for drinking, cooking and light cleaning. The property next door was the Sheridan Lake Resort (fishing and camping) and they let me use their toilet and if a bath in the lake wasn't enough, showers cost a Loonie. Enjoy your trip! This next section will be beautiful and full of history! They have a different way of life up that way. The rainy days make you appreciate the sunny ones even more! When you get to Whitehorse, if you drive north, you can get cinnamon buns in a small coffee shop/gas station on the way to Pelly Crossing where they serve travellers all the time. Miriam
CanadaYukonWatson LakeWye Lake60°3’53” N 128°42’30” W
CanadaYukonWatson LakeWye Lake60°3’53” N 128°42’30” W
Very cool pictures! That’s really quite an assortment of wildlife you are seeing! Alysia
Nice shots of wildlife, especially the wood bison! What great experiences! Yes, the people who live there all say the same thing about the need to be self-sufficient and/or help and get help from neighbours. The area looks very much like the southern Cariboo where I had property by Sheridan Lake for about five years. The people who live there and in the surrounding area also need to be self reliant and they generally do help each other out.
The first time I stayed at the cottage the pump for bringing in water from the lake was broken. The electrician gave me a reduction in installing the new pump, however it took close to three weeks to get the part, do the work and fir my place and pump into his schedule. It was not as isolated as where you are but it is a 30 to 35 minute drive to the nearest small city for parts or ordering parts in. There was a second pump for drinking water from a natural source underground spring that was piped into the kitchen and I used that for drinking, cooking and light cleaning. The property next door was the Sheridan Lake Resort (fishing and camping) and they let me use their toilet and if a bath in the lake wasn't enough, showers cost a Loonie. Enjoy your trip! This next section will be beautiful and full of history! They have a different way of life up that way. The rainy days make you appreciate the sunny ones even more! When you get to Whitehorse, if you drive north, you can get cinnamon buns in a small coffee shop/gas station on the way to Pelly Crossing where they serve travellers all the time. Miriam