A cold morning start from Klondike River Lodge to Eagle Plains.
A very scenic drive along an unformed road with a few potholes. After a drive through pine and spruce trees the landscape opened up into the Tundra where there was not a lot of growth. Underneath is the permafrost and it is very springy to walk on. The drive through the Tombstone Territorial Park was absolutely stunning and would have to be one of the highlights so far. The huge rugged mountains of all different colours and sizes. Some very stoney and look like they were built with large oblong blocks of stone and others more of the shale type. Lots of rivers and creeks at the base of the mountains. The drive up to Eagle Plains was up and down mountains and more mountains etc (most in 2nd gear) with no side rails and a very steep drop to the side. The 360 degree view from the lookout at the highest peak was well worth the effort.
Passed a couple of gas/oil drills on the high ground.
We spent the night at the Eagle Plains Hotel & RV Park and had a nice roast beef/chicken buffet. This resort caters for the road workers and tourists but there are few tourists in winter.
This would be a very cold spot as it is located on the top of the hill and would get the wind no matter what direction it came from.
Animal for the day - 1 rabbit & 1 bird
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