Adventures with Yogi and Boone

June 24 - From Glacier Mornings to Rainy Realities in Dease Lake

We've had a whirlwind of a week and I'm way behind on updates, so her comes the catch-up post (and yes, a big ol' photo dump is incoming too-consider yourself warned!)

After leaving beautiful Banff on June 18, we spent the 19th & 20th exploring Jasper, where even after the devastating fire they had last year, the mountains just keep showing off. On the 21st, we rolled into Prince George for a quick stop, followed by an overnight at Three Lake on the 22nd-peaceful, quiet, and stunning. 

On the 23rd, we made it all the way up to Stewart, Canada & Hyder, AK (two very small towns right on the border) and the Salmon Glacier.  We thought the Athabasca Glacier was impressive.  It's got nothing on the Salmon Glacier and the drive to reach it.  Hwy 37A is said to be the "most scenic Hwy in North America".  Believe it! Put it on your bucket list! We have put it on our list of "places to visit again". This whole area around Stewart/Hyder and Salmon Glacier is one of those that makes you stop talking and just stare.

We spent the night on a cliff overlooking the Glacier.  This morning (June 24), we woke up with nothing around us but towering peaks, silence, and that jaw-dropping Icefield. Coffee by the glacier? Yes, please. Morning doesn't get any better than this. 

After soaking in that magic, we packed up and made the drive to Dease Lake. And...well, let's just say we have been incredibly spoiled with our camp spots so far, and this one brought us back to Earth a little.  It's probably the least scenic and most expensive of our stops-$40 a night. laundry was $1.25 a load (dryer $1.50) and if you want a shower....well that is going to cost you $1.00 per minute ( and yes, it takes at least 30 seconds for the water to even get warm-choose wisely).  We managed to get all our laundry done, so we are calling it a win.

Now, as I type this at around 6:30pm, the sun has come out (it rained all day) and we've got our chairs set up in the evening light. Tonight's feast: Salmon, couscous, and a spinach mushroom/tomato saute".  living large out here in the wilds of Canada.

Stay tuned (or scroll on down) for a giant photo dump from the past few days - Jasper, Thyee Lake, Stewart/Hyder, Salmon glacier, and more.  you won't want to miss these views!

Athabasca Glacier

Mt. Robson

Getting the SUP and Kayak inspection 

Inspection certificates obtained, our first paddle in Canadian waters.  

Thyee Lake

Malign Lake, Jasper B.C.   This Eagle couple have been coming back to this same nest for 13 years.  Can you see the 2 little eaglets?

Pyramid Lake, Jasper B.C

The excitement is building!!

Salmon Glacier! Put it on your Bucket List....

The Boardwalk in Stewart, BC.  In August & September this area is full of Bears having a feast on the Salmon that spawn to this area every year. 

Last nights dinner!

Our camp spot last night at the "Man Camp" We think all these men probably work for the local mines.

This morning we enjoyed our coffee and breakfast at the "Man Camp".  Now we are packing up.  Next stop.....The Yukon Territory.