Chilkoot Trail-family trip

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Chilkoot Trail family trip. 33 miles over 5 days, Dyea to Bennett with a train ride back to Skagway. Epic trip with our 10 and 8 year olds.


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Starting at Dyea.

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Lots of bridge crossings.


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Sheep Camp-6am departure tomorrow.

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Bottom of infamous scales.

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My daughter was none to happy with this part.

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Over the pass.
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Happy Camp ahead! 9 hours of hiking today.
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Happy Camp cook shelter.
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Bare Loon Lake Camp.
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White Pass Railroad back to Skagway.
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Train broke down...
 
This hike has not been on my radar so very interesting to find out about it with your great photos (especially the upside down one). What time of the year did you do this?
 
This hike has not been on my radar so very interesting to find out about it with your great photos (especially the upside down one). What time of the year did you do this?

We did the trip over the 4th of July. Mid-June and July to August are prime time. I can answer any questions you may have. You have to call Parks Canada for permits sometime after the new year. Best to call the first day permits are issued.
 
Great to see 8 and 10 year olds out experiencing awesomeness like this. Thanks for sharing!
 
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