The Dempster Adventure


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Published: July 20th 2008
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Hey hey! We left the story in Dawson City. Now we are in Inuvik, Northwest Territories where the only way to get here from Dawson is...THE DEMPSTER HIGHWAY....that's right: A one way road, 750 kilometers of gravel and mud and pot holes! And oh yes, let us not forget the unforgettable: MOSQUITOS. In addition to the challenges, we saw some unbelievable views. Beautiful mountains, tundra, and ... Read Full Entry



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viewpoint in Tukviewpoint in Tuk
viewpoint in Tuk

John and Dave
30 feet underground in permafrost30 feet underground in permafrost
30 feet underground in permafrost

community freezer in Tuk
ice crystals on the permafrost wallsice crystals on the permafrost walls
ice crystals on the permafrost walls

in the handcarved permafrost freezer for families in Tuk
landscape in Tuk landscape in Tuk
landscape in Tuk

two pingos in the distance
Mackenzie DeltaMackenzie Delta
Mackenzie Delta

the mouths of Canada's largest river. A series of channels and over 100,000 lakes
caribou antlerscaribou antlers
caribou antlers

sun dried to be used as carving material for the artists in Tuk and other Arctic communities



3rd August 2008

Hello from Sioux Lookout!
In this week's Bulletin is your photo holding an old Bulletin at the Arctic Circle. Your blog address was printed so I just had to check out what you guys have been up to. Sounds like you are having a fantastic adventure! Take care and thanks for sharing your travel stories!
5th August 2008

thanks!
Thanks, Joanne! Glad you are enjoying our blog. Great to hear from you!

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