May 12, 2011

Another day of Adventure!!!!


As we left Fort Nelson, it was rainy, but soon began to snow.  We got a little worried as the road was covered with snow.

It was a beautiful drive but our anxious thoughts turned to the 6-8% grades on two summits we had to pass.  At the top of a summit everything was snow covered and Charlie talked to 2 truckers about the roads ahead.
He decided to keep going and all went well.  The roads were clearer on the down side and we had no problems.

With prayer each day, God gave  Charlie common sense and wisdom about the driving and pulling the trailer.  He did use the 4-wheel drive on the new truck over part of the road.  Driving in snow and slush for 2 hours takes a little out of you, but we were so grateful to be SAFE!  PTL

The first caribou we have ever seen in the wild.  Saw a group of caribou on another day.

At Toad River Lodge, the ceiling was covered with caps in 2 different rooms.  Their current count is 7911.

We had great chili and clam chowder with homemade bread.  Great place for lunch!  Ate with another couple we had met back down the road a bit.

The first moose we have seen on this trip.

We had a great book that all Alaska travelers use called the  

MILEPOST, of course.  It gives details of everything along the highway.  

There were Mile markers, Kilometer markers, and historical markers!

Canadian Alaska Highway Milepost with Kilometer 700!

Stone sheep were very close to the road along this mountain.

Liard River Hotsprings Provincial Park.


We dry camped here and hiked a short distance to the Hot Springs.



What a wonderful relaxing way to end the day!!