Our route
18. August 2024 in den USA ⋅ ☁️ 17 °C
Should have posted this at the start of the trip
Yellow - Purple - Red just zoom in for more detail
Rabbit Lake in Chugach State Park
19. August 2024 in den USA ⋅ ☀️ 8 °C
Hiked up to Rabbit Lake, not far out of Anchorage.
ReisenderI’m sure it warmed up, that was maybe the start temp. I think it was 16C when we drove away.
Lazy Moose trail to Lazy Mountain
20. August 2024 in den USA ⋅ ☀️ 7 °C
The name is a misnomer as the trail gains nearly 1000m over 6k. Beautiful sunny day with only a light wind. 16C to finish ☀️
ReisenderCindy…you’re a frickin machine!! The trails you travel are stunning!!!
River 🏃♀️ and ⛳️ 🏌️♀️
20. August 2024 in den USA ⋅ ☀️ 16 °C
The golfer summoned the energy to go hit balls at the range so I couldn’t just sit around. Little run along the Matanuska River from the campsite.
Homer Spit
21. August 2024 in den USA ⋅ ☁️ 14 °C
Took a stroll along Homer Spit with a stop at the Salty Dawg Saloon. Hoping for some ☀️ tomorrow for better views.
ReisenderMany many dollar bills on the walls. I think the place was established in 1957 so could be a lot of 💰. Wonder what the fire insurance rate would be on it 😂
Scenic Byway
22. August 2024 in den USA ⋅ ☀️ 15 °C
Scenic drive to/from Homer. Some cloud and drizzle yesterday heading down but today was nice and sunny for the views. (Pic 5 is one of the volcanoes 🌋 Illiamna at 3044m)
Hatcher Pass area
23. August 2024 in den USA ⋅ ⛅ 5 °C
Did a couple hikes (Gold Mint and April Bowl/Summit Lake) in the Hatcher Pass area
ReisenderMy God…there will certainly be no weight gain on this adventure with all the hikes you do!!!
Independence Mine
23. August 2024 in den USA ⋅ ☁️ 8 °C
Walked around an old gold mining town at Hatchers pass
Non travel day
24. August 2024 in den USA ⋅ ☁️ 10 °C
A sleep in day, get an oil change, groceries kinda day. 🌧️
ReisenderOf course I went for a run, nothing picture worthy. Not good enough for golf I guess
To Valdez
25. August 2024 in den USA ⋅ ⛅ 18 °C
Very scenic after the clouds lifted. Valdez has many glaciers and waterfalls. Did some hiking and stopped at the fish hatchery.
ReisenderIn some areas the leaves are turning already! Most places still green or turning yellow. Most low foliage is turning red.
Wildlife seen in Valdez
25. August 2024 in den USA ⋅ ⛅ 9 °C
3 adult black bears and two cubs and lots of sea lions. (All from a safe distance and not while hiking)
Camping at Blueberry lake at Thompson pass. Campsite neighbour caught and shared some salmon.
ReisenderWow, amazing wildlife shots. 500 inches sounds like paradise …Brrrap 😊
Deadmans lake ⛺️
26. August 2024 in den USA ⋅ ☁️ 13 °C
Left Thompson pass for Tok area and spent the night in a wildlife refuge at Deadman’s lake. Nice campground. Free. Donations taken.
So many deep potholes east of Tok. One of the worse paved roadsWeiterlesen
Kluane National Park
28.–29. Aug. 2024 in Kanada ⋅ ☁️ 10 °C
Stopped overnight at Kathleen lake in Kluane National park in Yukon. Hiked up in very 🌬️ conditions to the Seat of the Kings Throne. Too windy to make it to the throne at the top.
Carcross YT
29. August 2024 in Kanada ⋅ ☁️ 11 °C
Took a wander around Carcross. Set up camp along the lake in Conrad for a few nights.
Conrad historic town (and campground)
29. Aug.–2. Sept. 2024 in Kanada ⋅ ☁️ 10 °C
Conrad was founded in 1905 by Colonel J.H. Conrad of the Conrad Consolidated Mining Company, and had about 300 residents at its peak. It was abandoned within a decade once falling silver prices droveWeiterlesen
International Falls hike
30. August 2024 in Kanada ⋅ ☁️ 6 °C
Crossed from British Columbia into Alaska on this hike of many waterfalls.
More pics of the hike
30. August 2024 in den USA ⋅ ☁️ 8 °C
Can only load 10 pics and I couldn’t choose just 10! It was even a foggy drizzly hike but still beautiful.
With ropes to help on the steep slope down to the river and of course a river crossingWeiterlesen
Skagway, Alaska
30. August 2024 in den USA ⋅ ☁️ 11 °C
Drove to Skagway after our hike and spent the afternoon walking through the town.
Sam McGee trail
31. August 2024 in Kanada ⋅ ⛅ 7 °C
Hiked up the Sam McGee trail. Remnants of the mining days.
To the alpine
1. September 2024 in Kanada ⋅ ☁️ 6 °C
The 🍂 colours are changing. Hiked up a mining road to the alpine, again with threatening clouds and a cold drizzle.
Whitehorse
2. September 2024 in Kanada ⋅ ⛅ 13 °C
Back to Whitehorse for resupply of groceries before heading down the Stewart Cassiar highway. Paul went to the driving range and I ran from the ⛺️ to Whitehorse to meet him afterwards.
Boya Lake
3. September 2024 in Kanada ⋅ ☀️ 12 °C
We were off grid for a few days as we travelled to Stewart BC/Hyder AK. We left Whitehorse and spent a night at Boya Lake first.
Spotted a grizzly tearing out shrubs and snacking on grubs about anWeiterlesen
Stewart BC/Hyder Alaska
4. September 2024 in den USA ⋅ ☀️ 17 °C
After arriving in Stewart, we headed to Hyder, Alaska just 3k away. We went to the Fish creek wildlife viewing platform.
Both grizzly and black bears can be observed at the site as they fish for chumWeiterlesen
Salmon Glacier
5. September 2024 in Kanada ⋅ ⛅ 12 °C
We walked around both Stewart and Hyder. Both very small towns. No 🇺🇸 customs to clear, just coming back into there is 🇨🇦 🛃.
Visited Salmon glacier in between watching bears.
ReisenderCute towns, stunning views & of course interesting to watch the bear.
Bear watching
5. September 2024 in den USA ⋅ ☁️ 14 °C
What an amazing morning. We stopped in at 0645 and saw a bear up stream but distant. Watched it for awhile. Then decided to drive up to the glacier and stop back in after. We timed it perfect to catchWeiterlesen