Wednesday, May 25, 2005

Skagway. Part of the reason why the hike was so tough; lots of snow on the trail.

Skagway as viewed from above (it took a strenuous hike to get this high up the mountain).

Skagway. The White Pass Train equipped with enormous snow shovel (rotating plow) to make the tracks snow free.

Skagway. The White Pass train.

Skagway. The Arctic Brotherhood Hall, a fraternal organisation. The entire front is covered with sticks.

On our way to Skagway, Alaska.

The SS Klondike sternwheeler (raderboot) carried many goldseekers to the Klondike Goldfields.

Watson Lake, The Signpost Forest. We couldn't find any Amsterdam sign, but Groenlo is Dutch also.

Watson Lake, The Signpost Forest.

Five Finger Rapids, a big hurdle for the goldseekers to the Klondike.
