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Yukon Canoe trip

Napajohnb
2006-01-03 20:11:24

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Native fish camp being the only sign of man to be seen.
We did pass one riffle that got me a little nervous, perhaps a taste of the famous Five Fingers Rapids to follow tomorrow! I think I'll let Werner drive again in the morning.

Our home for the night is a pretty little island, no bugs and absolutely quiet, except for the sounds of the river and a few birds.

Thor whipped up some great grub. Baked salmon fresh veggies and dip and a fruit salad. All was wonderful.

Our guide is an interesting fellow. He had been an architect in Germany but prefers the guiding business even though the pay is lousy. He is a perfect outdoorsman and loves the bush in all weather.

After camp chores we found that it was 10:30 PM. The light really fools you here.
The first half day on the river was great. Fine weather, beautiful forested scenery and a comfortable camp. They say this is the first camp where they have not had many mosquitoes. I think I booked the right trip!

Friday - 7/19

Woke to rain, not heavy but in showers. Spent a leisurely morning breaking camp.
Took a dip in the river for a bath. It was cold, but not so cold as the Merced in Yosemite, I think Thor measured 60 deg F.

We got on the river and made an easy paddle of it. The river moves very fast and does most of the work. This is not so apparent until you pass a shallow spot and see the bottom speeding by.

Saw a couple of Bald Eagles today. They are not shy but watch you float by only yards away as if you're some log or something.

Stopped at an abandoned coal mine and an old road house, relics of the Gold Rush. Many of these on the river.

Passed through the Five Fingers Rapids and these were not so big a deal as expected. We did ship a wave onto my cotton trousers and as there were still showers ...