Awesome. No words could describe these views. These Icefields are the largest non-polar icefields in North America. In some of these fields, the ice is more than 2200 feet thick – WOW!This is a picture of Kluane Lake. It is the largest in the Yukon, covering 154 square miles.
We also stopped at Canyon Creek Bridge. This is what the bridges originally looked like in the original Alaska Highway in 1942.
After Destruction Bay, the road became very interesting. Lots of highs and lows (frost heaves), lots of dirt, lots of gravel, lots of potholes, and, well, you get the picture. The fastest we could go was about 30 mph and in many places, we were down to 5 mph. We are told that this is what it will be like until the border – Yikes!!!Our stop tonight was at Snag Junction Yukon Government Park. Snag Junction’s claim to fame is the lowest recorded temperature in Canada in 1947 - -80F – Brrrr. The park was very nice plus there was free firewood – so a great campfire tonight.
Here is a picture of the lake in the park:
Speaking of temperatures, the daily highs have averaged ~60F since we have been on the highway. The nights are in the 30’s and 40’s. On sunny days, it is beautiful. On rainy days, it is a little cold! We have talked with a few people in the Yukon and their winter temps average ~ 45 below. And some places are 60 below. Can you imagine!!Miles Traveled: 267
Routes Traveled:
Yukon: YK-1(ALCAN)
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