Gorgeous day on Lake Labarge, Yukon

Saturday, March 05, 2016
Lake Laberge, Yukon, Canada
I woke up at midnight for a trip out back and noticed a faint glow in the NE which was N Lights but not worth getting up for. Checked the sky a few more times, but nothing except a beautiful starry sky. Got up to start the day to a chorus from the dogs, all howling!  There was a light wind but fortunately it died before we got going for the day. 
 
After a great breakfast it was harnessing and hitching up again for a ride on Lake Labarge this time . It was a gloriously sunshiny day, lots of blue sky, pristine frozen lake, in other words, flat, no trees, corners or inclines. It was warm for the Yukon, at about -3 and eventually up to -1. 

We travelled north 4 miles or so, stopped at a summer canoe camp for a hot dog and hot chocolate lunch. Then carried on a further 2 miles or so before turning back towards home again. We passed the flat bottom river boat that took me on a three day trip down the Yukon River three years ago. That was a fabulous trip too. And then back to the dog yard to water, unharness and take them back to their huts and then a bit of downtime before supper. An absolutely wonderful, perfect day. 
 
Supper was excellent again with lively conversation. Made plans for the morning and was back in my little cabin by 9:00. Really was hoping to see the Northern Lights here at least once but the sky had a thick cloud cover by then, so, not likely to happen. Oh, well! May just have to go back again some day. 

Comments

Michele and jerry
2016-03-10

Truly truly an amazing adventure. How to explain the experience of sled dogs yodelling? Something you will never forget I know I haven't and it's been 14 years

2025-02-14

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