SPOT LOCATOR MAP MAPS NPS: Chilkoot Trail Maps via National Parks Service NPS: Chilkoot Trail Alaska Geographic: Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park NPS: Chilkoot Trail Map NPS: Chilkoot Trail Map 2 NPS: Chilkoot Trail Video
We will fly to WhiteHorse(YXY) via Vancover BC(YVR) (sample flight pics below) Spend night in Whitehorse @ Beez Kneez Bakpakers Hostel (night 1) Bus / Train to Skagway - hitch hike to Dyea, Finnegans (4.9) or Canyon city campground 7.8 miles (night 2) Dyea to Bennett Total 33 miles -Dyea 0ft to Sheep camp 1000ft mile marker 11.8 (night 3) -Sheep Camp 1000ft over Scales (Background pic) 3600ft to Happy Camp 3000ft mile marker 20.5 (night 4) -Happy Camp 3000ft to Bare Loon Camp 2400ft 33 mile (night 5) Bare Loon Camp to Bennett 4 Miles - Train: Bennett to Whitehorse Spend night in Whitehorse @ Beez Kneez Bakpakers Hostel (night 6) Fly Home
Hiking Blogs
GEAR -lightweight 0 degree sleeping bag (check) -lightweight tent bivy (see TENT link) -hiking boots (check) -2 to 3 layers of clothes (check) -technical underwear (check) -outer rainproof jacket (check) -dehydreted meals (Mountain Home) - 4 days worth (each)
June thru September 33miles 3500ft elevation 2500 in 3.3 miles from Sheep camp to summit =========================================== Per NPS website - this is the list... Before leaving Skagway for the Chilkoot trailhead in Dyea, be sure you have everything you will need to complete your hike safely. There are no stores in Dyea. You will need the following: =========================================== -Trail Permit (issued at the trail center in Skagway) -Map: Click here -Arrangements for travel to and from the trailheads -Clothing for all weather conditions(snow,rain,wind,etc.) -Food, fuel and stove (enough for trip plus one day) -Extra socks -Water bottle(s) and purification kit -30' (9m) of cordage and storage sack to hang food from bear poles -First aid kit -Sunscreen -Trekking Poles are reccomended on rocky parts of U.S. side of the trail -Bug spray Clothing • Rain Jacket •Rain Pants •Wind Layer •Warm Top x 2 (non-cotton) •Synthetic T-Shirt •Warm Pants (fleece) x1 •Quick-dry Pants •Base Layer (top & bottom) •Hiking socks x 3 •Undergarments •Warm hat •Sun hat •Lightweight gloves/mitts (optional) Other •Hiking boots •Gaiters •Lightweight camp shoes •Sleeping bag, rated -7?C (20?F) or better •Sleeping mat or pad •Minimum 70 litre (4300 cubic inch) backpack •Head lamp/flash light •Personal toiletries/sunscreen/sunglasses •Medications •Camera and extra batteries
LINKS/SUPPLIES Coast Mountain Sports Whitehorse sporting goods store for Jetboil fuel! map Coast Mountain Sports Yukon's Largest Outdoor Store! 4th Ave & Main Street Whitehorse downtown map Skagway True Value Hardware
HOSTELS / Map
Beez Kneez Bakpakers - Dorm $30
Reservations for one night June 16th, and for one night June 21.
CONFIRMED - Klaus 2/3/1014 14:28 est via Beez Kneez [hostel@klondiker.com]
Back up---Lead Dog Backpackers
TRAVEL
White Pass & Yukon Route Railroad reservation
Chilkoot Trail Hiker (Train) Service
Chilkoot Trail Hiker (Train) Full Color Map of service
Whitehorse Airport
Chilkoot Pictures
Canada Parks site links - these are a little better than the rest
Chilkoot Trail Map from Parks Canada
Hiking the Chilkoot Trail Campround Guide
TRAVEL OPTIONS to and from the trail
WEATHER
Average Weather For Skagway Alaska, USA
June
July
August
Average Weather chart for 2013
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