The Chilkoot Trail, Alaska-Yukon/BC Photo Gallery by Henk Binnendijk at pbase.com

The Chilkoot Trail, Alaska-Yukon/BC

Photo album of a hike over the Chilkoot Pass - Tity de Vries & Henk Binnendijk
June 22-25, 2000: Dyea (Alaska) to Bennett (British Columbia)

Trail info links:
US National Park Service Chilkoot Trail information
Parks Canada Chilkoot Trail information
White Pass and Yukon Route railway
Wikipedia: Chilkoot Trail history
ExploreNorth: Chilkoot Trail Guide

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Trailhead	Preparations	Park entrance	Taiya Inlet	Dyea
Near Finnegan's Point	Near Finnegan's Point	Canyon City	Sheep Camp	Sheep Camp
Out of Sheep Camp	Climbing to Long Hill	Climbing to Long Hill	Long Hill	The Scales
The Scales	The Golden Stairs	Golden Stairs view	False Summit	False Summit view
Above False Summit	Chilkoot summit	Chilkoot summit	Near Stone Crib	Happy Camp in sight
Happy Camp	Happy Camp	Trail to Long Lake	Trail to Long Lake	From Long Lake to Deep Lake
Deep Lake	Deep Lake	Near Lindeman	Near Lindeman	Lindeman City
Leaving Lindeman City	Lake Lindeman view	Bare Loon lake	Bare Loon Lake	Lake Lindeman view
Bennett	Bennett WP&YR station	Bennett WP&YR station	Bennett WP&YR station	WP&YR train

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muddywellies		30-Jul-2012 15:29
A great story told through your pictures. I recently returned from the hike myself and enjoyed re-living the memories through your photos. Many thanks!

dan		16-Jul-2012 18:11
Velice pìkné, byl jsem tam v roce 2009 a nic se nezmìnilo.

Barry		29-Jan-2010 02:00
I am hiking the trail in july 2010 with two eagle scouts and another dad. Do you recommed bringing cooking stuff or just beef jerky and trail mix and poptarts and just going as light as possible. i cant wait to get to skagway. Can i rent fishing gear to catch a salmon in skagway.

Kathy		24-Nov-2008 02:24
Hello to all the potential Chilkoot Trail Hiker's. We have built the Chilkoot Trail Outpost at the head of the Chilkoot Trail. www.chilkoottrailoutpost.com Please see our website. We will be happy to help you with your arrangements to hike the trail and provide valuable information if you choose to be our guests! My husband was raised on the Chilkoot about 3 miles up the trail. We are lifetime Alaskans and love to show off our genuine hospitality! Feel free to email us....By the way, great pictures on this site.

Boof		13-Jul-2008 03:06
My (now-ex) husband and I hiked this route in June 1986. Sure, the strain of four days on the snow-packed trail was the 'last straw' for my marriage, but what a way for it to go! ;-) Wonderful pics, thank you! When we did it, the snow was still a metre deep or more on the Canadian side, so it's great to be able to see what relics are left, and some greenery -- that's what I wanted to see in the first place. Thanks again!

Sarah		01-Jun-2008 14:26
Planning a trip July 4, can you tell me the temp ranges one might expect?

Chuck		27-Feb-2008 02:15
Great pix! I did part of the trail (Dyea trailhead to the summit, then back down) in August 1986, with a friend. Once we got to the Long Hill, we were completely socked in by fog, and there was an intermittent rain. Couldn't see more than 50 feet going up the Golden Stairs. I vividly recall it being wet, slippery, and generally miserable. At the summit, all there was was a sign with some pictures on it - no cozy cabin as pictured here. I am glad to see what it finally looks like on a clear day! It was a good experience, though I was exhausted when we returned to civilization in Skagway.

alexis		21-Feb-2008 22:34
this stuff is cool

Colin Barber		10-Feb-2008 11:38
We hiked the trail back in July '94 and it was the most exhilarating experience. Met some wonderful people in our group and after it was over , it took us a couple of weeks to come down from the high.(post Chilkoot depression :D) Pictures really bring back memories. Always wanted to go back but we never did and I don't think the second time would have been as exciting as the first. Have to say though , other than the Staircase , Summit and snow fields it wasn't much tougher than some of our hikes in Jasper.

bruce krane		23-Jan-2008 01:54
Have had many Alaskan adventures - the Chilkoot was one of the best - great pix and apreciate your effort in taking the time to chronicle your adventure and share it with the cyber world. As a "veteran" of the experience, my strongest advice is to train, train and train to enhance the bang for your buck!

Bob		16-Jan-2008 21:51
Saw a segment on the Travel Channel about hiking the Chilkoot...it was fascinating. Immediately got online to check out additional info and came across your site....I really enjoyed your pics and am glad to be able to make the first post of 2008. Bob in Kentucky

jack and friend		02-Nov-2007 17:06
we have been there before and it is really amazing and beautiful i suggest if anybody gets the chance to go they sould take it

Hans and Lee.		04-Oct-2007 02:12
My son and I hiked the trail Aug 13 to Aug 16, 2007. We ate trail mix, beef jerky,dried fruit, and some chocolate. We did not take cooking utensils or a stove and fuel to save weight, and also to save time. Take a water filter, just in case. Wear good boots, and make sure they are broken in. We encountered many on the trail with serious blisters, and sore knees. Get a good pack that puts the weight on your hips, and don't take anything extra. This is a wonderful experience.

TAMARA		07-Sep-2007 04:25
THANKS FOR THE PICTURES! THERE WILL BE A GROUP OF US GOING NEXT AUGUST AND I,M GETTING SO EXCITED AFTER SEEING THE BEAUTIFUL LANDSCAPE. ANY TIPS ON GETTING PREPARED WOULD BE GREAT. THANKS AGAIN

Paolo		28-Aug-2007 13:56
I did this trail twice when I worked on Cruise ships and I must tell you this was the best experience that I have had climbing this trail. I cannot fathom those who trecked this trail with a ton of Goods it must have been hell..for both the porters and the prospector.

Colin H		22-Aug-2007 15:21
Thank You, I did the Chilcoot Trail in "86" with the added pleasure of Canoeing from the Lakes to Dawson City, what a brilliant time we had. This has made me want to "dig" out the photo's

Charles		16-Aug-2007 17:17
I did the Chilkoot trail 3 weeks ago & had an amazing time. I'll have to do it again next year & hope some clearer view at the pass. Oh, I also have to dip in crater lake just for the heck of it. Who would join me ? Come visit me in Whitehorse !

Sarah		06-Aug-2007 23:49
The photos say it all! It's a hike to share with friends or do alone and will give you memories to treasure for a lifetime. Thanks for sharing them and bringing back memories for me!

Vernon		28-Jun-2007 22:21
Man! Those are some nice pictures! : ) I wish my trip had been as successful as your's. But, I was worn out just below the first false summit, and the ranger made me turn around and go back to Sheep Camp--which may have saved my life. I was alone, no quick energy food, drinking directly from the snowy water (I figured the giardia wouldn't catch up with me for a week or two.. ..never did, though), it was late in the day. But, the ranger helped me carry my stuff back to Sheep Camp. ...and then (another) 4,000 mile bus ride (from White Horse) back to NYC. : ) Summer of 2004.

Colin		23-Jun-2007 05:35
Hiked the trail many times late 70's and 80's Best hike no matter what the weather!

Guest		05-Jun-2007 16:05
A wonderful picture essay - just what I need to show friends in the UK what I will be doing in July this year. Thanks for sharing your photos.

Liz		03-Apr-2007 22:32
Thank you for the pictures, they do bring me back to when I was a teenager, I did the trail back in 1989. What an experience!

Stan		16-Dec-2006 13:50
I did the trail in late July. Fog,rain,sleet,50ft visibility and wind on summit day. And had a great time doing it!

Mary		21-Sep-2006 19:15
I did the Trail this summer in early July, it was absolutely incredible!! We were so lucky, it was 90 degrees and clear blue skys all the way to the summit. I recommend this hike to anyone who would like to challenge themselves!

Guest		30-Aug-2006 03:10
Just got back from doing the trail in rain and fog with very limited visibility. They tell us that the weather we had was "normal." So nice to see your pix of the views we were not able to enjoy. We still had a great trip and would not change a thing. Brian and Kitty

Katie		26-Jun-2006 22:12
Thank you so much for the pics. I leave for the trail in one week. This is really helping me prepare for my trip.

doug		26-Jun-2006 04:23
Know of any cabins for rent around bennett? I would like do some gold prospecting during a trip to there. thanks, Doug

Yvette		20-Jun-2006 09:48
Just came back from hiking the trail- neat to see your photos and how different the trail can be from week to week. We had 95% snow coverage from SHeep Camp to Deep Lake- WOW what an experience! Nice to know there really are rocks and a trail underneath all that snow. Apparently they're about a month behind weather wise this year but I thank you profusely fro sharing your experience with others and hope more people know the beauty of the state in which we live!

LINDY		29-May-2006 04:37
I hiked the trail June 2004 and plan to do it again June 2007. Once you accomplish this trail, once is not enough. The trail was a very peaceful and beautiful place to be. I personally have never found anything so self gratifing.

Collin Jefferson		24-Apr-2006 14:28
all of these pics bring back alot of memories. Thank you both!

lona		31-Mar-2006 00:22
hey this website really helped me on my heritage fair project thanx for the help

Rose		02-Mar-2006 20:11
Loved your pictures! I hiked the trail in 2001 and basically you took the same pictures as I did - brought back a lot of great memories. One of the most beautiful hikes I've ever done. Great job.

Ken		19-Feb-2006 04:25
The people living there don't know how lucky they are. Thank you!

Guest		26-Jan-2006 02:59
Well done, thanks

ted myers		16-Jan-2006 02:00
these pics made me feel as though i was there...

g_dub		29-Dec-2005 19:37
you two really know how how to live. Great pictures all around !

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