Winter is a magical place in the Yukon, and I’m so glad my Dad finally got to experience it, after so many summer visits.
He prepared for his trip for months. He bought a one piece insulated snowsuit, that fit nicely under his slightly too large Canada Goose parka he was given by his wife’s uncle. I remember him calling, asking about what socks he needed, wool, smart wool, something else?
He had winter boots, and an even bigger pair of Arctic boots.
He was ready for the -40’s.
When I picked him up from the airport, it was -39C, but then warmed up for most of his visit! Which was probably nicer for everything, so cars worked, bodies worked, ice fog lifted, etc. I mean.. it still wasn’t warm – mostly in the minus twenties.
I’m going to share a bunch of his photos here. I won’t adjust them much in Lightroom, that is for him, the artist, to do before he prepares a book of his photos.
However, I do hope you aren’t on dial-up, because I’m sharing over a hundred photos here!
Dawson City
After that picture, this spontaneously happened. Kudos to Dad for carrying cash in his parka so we could get refreshed.
West Dawson lookout
Photos from three different trips up to the lookout in West Dawson (across the Yukon River).
Midnight Dome
Similarly, we went up to the top of the Dome in a few different snow/light/weather conditions.
Up the Dempster Highway
What a great time! I love the winter here, but it wasn’t until I took a week off to explore it with my Dad that I realized I don’t fully experience it through my regular routine. I highly recommend a winter staycation!
So nice to see what winter looks like up there- because I don’t have the need to experience it in person. I love the picture of the snow that fell off the trees and made snowballs. Very interesting! Glad that you and dad were able to have so many adventures even in the cold.
Sorry Richard, it is such a bummer when I come across one of your old comments with a question I neglected to answer! The official ice road is actually two roads side by side. While one is in use, they drill holes beside the other and pump water up to reflood the road, making it thick and strong. That makes it much safer than other areas where there can be overflow and inconsistent ice thickness.
riatherese
So much beauty! No wonder you love it there.
Julie
So nice to see what winter looks like up there- because I don’t have the need to experience it in person. I love the picture of the snow that fell off the trees and made snowballs. Very interesting! Glad that you and dad were able to have so many adventures even in the cold.
Ryan C
So many beautiful shots!
Richard A.
I loved the little snowballs!
So, if there’s open water in the river.. how do you know that the ice road is safe? Do they test it on a regular basis, and if so, how?
Lisa
Sorry Richard, it is such a bummer when I come across one of your old comments with a question I neglected to answer! The official ice road is actually two roads side by side. While one is in use, they drill holes beside the other and pump water up to reflood the road, making it thick and strong. That makes it much safer than other areas where there can be overflow and inconsistent ice thickness.