dewoodsman

I had posted awhile back about a trip to northern Canada I was planning. I got back this weekend and let me tell you it was truly hard to come back after spending even a week in the up there. I was in the middle of the Yukon (literally). I packed everything I needed in with me and slept out under the stars (and snow?!!). Since the primary reason I was up there was to scout the area for a longer visit, I worked on covering alot of ground and seeing alot of terrain. The place was crawling with critters! I saw elk, moose, beaver, porcupine, lynx, grizzy, fannin sheep, crane, wolf to mention a few. Considering the pace I had set I consider that a fairly good list of wild life to just stumble into. Most were within 20-30 meters which was unbelievable. The terrain was harsh by my estimates as it was still cold and subject to extreme changes very quickly. First day it was sunny and 8C. The last day it was -2C, snowing, and very windy. For anyone looking to get lost in the wilderness I would highly recommend the Yukon. There were very few towns, fewer roads, and hundreds of kilometers of pure wilderness. Anyone interested in pictures let me know and I’ll send you a link to the livejournal site.

Flint
m136196605@hotmail.com

I had posted awhile back about a trip to northern Canada I was planning. I got back this weekend and let me tell you it was truly hard to come back after spending even a week in the up there. I was in the middle of the Yukon (literally). I packed everything I needed in with me and slept out under the stars (and snow?!!). Since the primary reason I was up there was to scout the area for a longer visit, I worked on covering alot of ground and seeing alot of terrain. The place was crawling with critters! I saw elk, moose, beaver, porcupine, lynx, grizzy, fannin sheep, crane, wolf to mention a few. Considering the pace I had set I consider that a fairly good list of wild life to just stumble into. Most were within 20-30 meters which was unbelievable. The terrain was harsh by my estimates as it was still cold and subject to extreme changes very quickly. First day it was sunny and 8C. The last day it was -2C, snowing, and very windy. For anyone looking to get lost in the wilderness I would highly recommend the Yukon. There were very few towns, fewer roads, and hundreds of kilometers of pure wilderness.

Anyone interested in pictures let me know and I’ll send you a link to the livejournal site.

Flint
m136196605@hotmail.com

Here is the quote from Thoreau that describes how I view my plans for a walk in the wilderness.

“If you are ready to leave father and mother, and brother and sister, and wife and child and friends, and never see them again – if you have paid your debts, and made your will, and settled all your affairs, and are a free man, then you are ready for a walk.”

I am headed up to northern British Columbia in May for a week of camping, exploring, and general nature communing. Any of you wilderness seekers that would like to come are welcome.

Flint
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