Shooting Range

On a Sunday, my neighbour got his guns back from Halifax so he took us out to warm up his guns. He had a 410 shotgun (small shells, equivalent to 68 gauge) and a modified .22 rifle. We went to the rogue range which I think is an old dump.

Lau's first time holding and SHOOTING a gun.

Unbelievable how many shells and cartridges are on the ground. Apparently the boy scouts clean it up once a year or something.

Lau loading her first mag, check our her shootin' shirt! 

This is the zombie Lau is shooting at

Typical Yukoner red neck.

Sexy!!!

Haines Beer Fest 2012

HAINES BEER FEST 2012

So we were very excited on this trip, going to Haines, AK for the Beer Fest! Haines is actually about 40km away from Skagway on the water but to drive it takes roughly 4hrs instead of under 2hrs to Skagway.

This is Kathleen Lake on the edge of Kluane National Park (where Mt. Logan is). 

Our first Grizzly Bear sighting. Up to now, we had seen lots of wildlife, including quite a few Black Bears, but finally saw a Grizzly Bear. Apparently Grizzlies are very common along the Haines Highway. 

This was our camp in Haines. For the Beer Fest, they let you camp on the city property for free so long as you don't drink outside. Therefore we set up a gazebo with a tarp over it = problem solved :D

Along with us is my coworker and his friends from Juneau, AK.

This was the banquet on the Friday night. Along with every course, there were 5, a beer was paired up.

Too much beer...

Too much of something...

I DARE you!!

This was the actual Beer Fest on Saturday. They had a tent with approx. 10 different breweries showcasing their beers. You were given a glass, a little one mind you, and you had three hours to go nuts!

Town of Haines, AK

Some pirates stopped over...

This is Chilkoot Lake near Haines. There is a very nice camping area and apparently very good Salmon fishing.

View from the highway overlooking Haines Junction, YT and the mountains beside on the edge of Kluane National Park

Skagway II - May 19, 2012

SKAGWAY II

Alright, so we took a trip to Skagway for the second time since we loved it so much the first time. Lau of course wanted to see the seals again, plus this time we get to bring our own canoe!

Below is Emerald Lake just outside of Carcross, YT (formerly Caribou Crossing). The type of bedrock below gives it its "emerald" colour.

Of course the cruise ships just started coming in mid May. Skagway felt much different the second time around since there were lots of tourists around and all the shops were actually open!

Yaaaar! The choppy seas!

SILVERADO...

This is the cemetery for the victims of the great avalanche of 1898 that occurred on the Chilkoot Trail during the Gold Rush. The cemetery is situated in the ghost town of Dyea.

Skagway

So we are on our way to Alaska for the first time. More specifically, Skagway, Alaska at the head of the gold rush stampede of '98. 

This is the high pass along the white pass route. We are very close to the US border and during the Easter Long Weekend many people take their snow machines and rip around the endless amount of snow.

Beautiful drive coming right up to the US customs office.

Lau mesmerized by the peaks along the ocean.

The town of Skagway... Many stores are still closed, they only open for summer (tourist season) when all the cruise ships dock.

Lau looking very "happy" after a chilly night in the tent. 

Yeah......

We camped at Dyea (now a ghost town). Dyea is the head of the other (or more famous pass) at the trailhead of the Chilkoot Trail.

Grrrrrrrrrrrrr

The Dyea Tidal Flats.