{"id":45319,"date":"2023-04-08T08:10:59","date_gmt":"2023-04-08T14:10:59","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/adventuresoflupe.com\/?p=45319"},"modified":"2023-04-13T10:09:43","modified_gmt":"2023-04-13T16:09:43","slug":"kusawa-ridge-kluane-plateau-yukon-territory-canada-8-16-22","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/adventuresoflupe.com\/?p=45319","title":{"rendered":"Kusawa Ridge, Kluane Plateau, Yukon Territory, Canada (8-16-22)"},"content":{"rendered":"

Days 17 & 18 of Lupe’s 2nd Summer of 2022 Dingo Vacation to Canada & Alaska!<\/em><\/p>\n

8-15-22, 12:40 PM, 64\u00baF<\/em> – After an early constitutional along the ridge overlooking the N end of Atlin Lake, Lupe spent the rest of the morning snoozing peacefully on her pink blanket in the RAV4.\u00a0 Tiring of the trip journal, SPHP put it away.\u00a0 Enough of that!\u00a0 Time to move on.<\/p>\n

Cloudy and cooler today, so not much was in the works.\u00a0 Driving N on Hwy No. 7, SPHP eventually turned W on the Alaska Highway.\u00a0 After a couple of stops for supplies and fuel ($1.859 CAN\/liter)<\/em> in Whitehorse, Eclipse Nordic Hot Springs<\/strong><\/span><\/a>\u00a0was next.<\/p>\n

I’m hungry, SPHP!\u00a0 Can you at least give me something good to eat before you treat only yourself to the hot springs?<\/em><\/p>\n

Hah!\u00a0 You’re in luck, Loop!\u00a0 Picked up a barbecued chicken in Whitehorse.\u00a0 Let’s do it some damage before I go get cleaned up.<\/em><\/p>\n

I’ll gladly help you with that chicken, SPHP!\u00a0 Say, this place looks vaguely familiar.\u00a0 Have we been here before?<\/em><\/p>\n

Yes, several times.\u00a0 Used to be Takhini Hot Springs, but since we were last here a few years ago, they tore that facility down.\u00a0 Their fancy schmancy brand new one is open now with its glittery new name.<\/em><\/p>\n

After hiring the water taxi to take us to Birch Mountain<\/span><\/a> (6,765 ft.)<\/span><\/strong>, can you still afford it, SPHP?\u00a0 Looks pretty ritzy.<\/em><\/p>\n

Hope so.\u00a0 If not, I’ll be back sooner than you think, Looper.<\/em><\/p>\n

Splurge, if you have to, SPHP.\u00a0 Removing a few layers of that topsoil you’re wearing wouldn’t hurt a thing!<\/em><\/p>\n

SPHP did splurge.\u00a0 Eclipse Nordic Hot Springs was now quite a swanky joint compared to the old Takhini Hot Springs.\u00a0 Sadly, prices reflected this change, but management clearly had a considerable investment to recoup.\u00a0 SPHP spent the better part of an hour soaking in the largest of 3 hot pools to choose from.\u00a0 Medium hot, it was the clear favorite of today’s guests.<\/p>\n

How was it, SPHP?\u00a0 I must say, you do sniff a lot better now!<\/em><\/p>\n

Very relaxing, Loop.\u00a0 Enjoyed it!\u00a0 Best to get here early in the day, though, if you want to save money.\u00a0 Paid the $29 CAN afternoon price.\u00a0 Only $19 CAN in the morning, $39 CAN in the evening.\u00a0 That’s my hot pool, hot tip of the day for Whitehorse travelers!<\/em><\/p>\n

Felt fantastic to be clean again!\u00a0 Returning to the Alaska Highway, SPHP continued the drive W.<\/p>\n

8-15-22, 8:41 PM <\/em>– The turn S off the Alaska Highway came 65 km W of Whitehorse on a wide gravel road 2 km past a rest area.\u00a0 The RAV4 was now close to 20 km in, parked on a bluff overlooking Kusawa Lake.\u00a0 The sky was still gray and glum, but Lupe was in fine spirits.<\/p>\n

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At Kusawa Lake<\/strong>. Photo looks S.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Wow!\u00a0 We get to stay here tonight, SPHP?\u00a0 Look at how close we are to the lake!<\/em><\/p>\n

Yup!\u00a0 Kusawa Lake is a lot bigger than it looks, too, Loop.\u00a0 We’re not far from where the Takhini River flows out the N end, so we only see a small fraction of it here.\u00a0 Kusawa Lake is one of these unbelievably long, skinny Canadian lakes that winds for miles back into the mountains.<\/em><\/p>\n

Oh!\u00a0 Are we going to take another water taxi tomorrow then, SPHP?<\/em><\/p>\n

Nope.\u00a0 Weather permitting, the plan is to climb Kusawa Ridge<\/span><\/a> (5,085 ft.)<\/span><\/strong>.\u00a0 It’s a popular hike only a few km from here to get to a big view of the lake from on high.\u00a0 Actually hoping we’ll be able to go on to Peak<\/span> 6400+<\/span><\/a><\/strong>, too.\u00a0 Should be some great alpine territory to roam, if we can get that far.<\/em><\/p>\n

I love the alpine tundra, SPHP!<\/em><\/p>\n

I know!\u00a0 Me, too, Loop.\u00a0 Ready for dinner yet?\u00a0 With this S breeze coming off the lake, don’t think it makes sense to try to heat anything up.\u00a0 We could polish off the rest of the barbeque chicken, though.<\/em><\/p>\n

If I must, I must, SPHP.\u00a0 Bring it on!<\/em><\/p>\n

8-16-22<\/em> – Morning didn’t bring much of a change.\u00a0 Beneath an overcast sky, the air was cool, a chilly breeze still sweeping across Kusawa Lake.\u00a0 By 11:00 AM, though, the day was starting to brighten and warm up.\u00a0 Sick of writing, SPHP stashed the trip journal again.<\/p>\n

Sort of a late start, Looper, but maybe now’s our chance!\u00a0 Kusawa Ridge?<\/em><\/p>\n

The American Dingo was all for it.<\/p>\n

8-16-22<\/em> – Driving S past a campground, the main road came to a “T”.\u00a0 Consulting directions, SPHP turned R (W).\u00a0 After going around a bend, the road continued S.\u00a0 An ancient cabin soon appeared on the L (E), just before a bridge over a good-sized stream.\u00a0 SPHP parked the RAV4 in an empty spot big enough for several vehicles opposite the cabin.<\/p>\n

Lupe leapt out.\u00a0 No signage at all, but, sure enough, a wide path headed W into the forest.<\/p>\n

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At the “T” in the main road where SPHP turned R.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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The cabin directly opposite the Kusawa Ridge trailhead.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

8-16-22, 12:03 PM, 61\u00baF, Kusawa Ridge trailhead<\/em> – The sun was trying to break through the cloud cover as Lupe set off.\u00a0 \u00a0Happily, just enough of a breeze here to keep the bugs away.\u00a0 The Carolina Dog barely got started on the broad, smooth path when she came to a small, sandy clearing with a stone campfire ring.<\/p>\n

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One minute in at the campfire ring. Photo looks W.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The level path went right on past the campfire ring, and the American Dingo did, too.\u00a0 Lupe hadn’t gone much farther when the path began veering N (R).\u00a0 Seemed a bit odd, since the route to Kusawa Ridge was supposed to follow the stream off to the S.\u00a0 However, the path was clear and wide, and SPHP hadn’t noticed any other.<\/p>\n

Anticipating this jog N was temporary, SPHP expected the trail to curve SW back toward the stream at any moment.\u00a0 Instead, it persisted in its course N.\u00a0 When Lupe got so far that the stream couldn’t be heard any more, SPHP became suspicious.<\/p>\n

Hang on, Loop!\u00a0 This can’t be right!\u00a0 We’re going the wrong way.<\/em><\/p>\n

We’re lost already, SPHP?\u00a0 We’ve barely started!<\/em><\/p>\n

I know, but I just assumed this big, wide path was the way to go.\u00a0 Instead, we’re heading directly away from the stream we’re supposed to follow.<\/em><\/p>\n

Well, what about this path, SPHP?\u00a0 Maybe this is the way, or would you rather go back to the stream?<\/em><\/p>\n

For the first time, SPHP noticed a side trail Lupe had spotted that headed WSW off the main one.<\/p>\n

Never mind!\u00a0 This must be the way, Loop!\u00a0 Glad you saw it!<\/em><\/p>\n

Taking the faint side trail, it wound mostly W or SW through an open forest full of scattered boulders and a fair amount of deadfall.\u00a0 Gradually gaining elevation, the terrain was interesting, allowing Lupe to explore a series of small ridges and valleys.\u00a0 At times the trail nearly faded away completely, but with careful examination, it was always found again.<\/p>\n

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On one of the largest boulders in the forest. Photo looks WNW.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Following the crest of a minor ridge. Photo looks NW.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Something still wasn’t right!\u00a0 The Kusawa Ridge route was supposed to start off following the stream for 1.6 km, but the trail went on and on, and Lupe still couldn’t even hear it.\u00a0 Well, no matter.\u00a0 Sooner or later, she’d either have to run into the stream, or Kusawa Ridge itself.<\/p>\n

Sure enough, the American Dingo finally did reach a steep bank, nearly a cliff, overlooking the stream.\u00a0 There was a much clearer trail here.<\/p>\n

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Back on track along the N bank of the stream<\/strong>. Photo looks SE.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Alright, think we’re back on track now, SPHP!<\/em><\/p>\n

Yeah, we must have messed up somehow way back near the start, Loop.\u00a0 Think the faint route we followed here must be the way other lost souls have gone, too.\u00a0 Maybe we can figure it all out on the way back?<\/em><\/p>\n

No worries, SPHP!\u00a0 The way we went was fine.\u00a0 I enjoyed it!\u00a0 Onward!<\/em><\/p>\n

Turned out, Lupe had rediscovered the main trail only a short distance from the base of Kusawa Ridge.\u00a0 Here, a gritty path started up a very steep slope.\u00a0 After an initial climb, things got easier, improving further as the Carolina Dog reached young aspens up on the broad ridge.<\/p>\n

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Near the top of the initial gritty climb at the toe of Kusawa Ridge<\/strong>. Photo looks N.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Just getting started! Kusawa Lake<\/strong> and Mount Coudert<\/strong> on the opposite shore. Photo looks SE.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The Kusawa Ridge trail featured a few level stretches, but most of the time, Lupe climbed at a good clip as the trail wound through the aspens past scenic boulders of moderate size.\u00a0 Curiously enough, the trail itself wasn’t particularly rocky.<\/p>\n

The day was now sunny and warm.\u00a0 SPHP was shedding layers.\u00a0 Loop soon felt overheated in her fur coat, too, and began pawing SPHP’s legs wanting to stop.\u00a0 Coming to a slab of bedrock in the shade of a spruce tree, a short break was taken.\u00a0 While SPHP finished stripping down to a T-shirt, Lupe had a drink of water, followed up with some Taste of the Wild.\u00a0 SPHP munched on trail mix.<\/p>\n

No one had been at the trailhead, and Lupe hadn’t seen anyone since then, either, but soon voices could be heard below.\u00a0 Apparently a nice, sunny day meant company.\u00a0 Setting off again before anyone appeared, Lupe continued up the ridge.<\/p>\n

The climb up Kusawa Ridge<\/span><\/a> (5,085 ft.)<\/span><\/strong> was straightforward.\u00a0 Beneath a bright blue sky and puffy white clouds, Lupe followed the trail NNW, steadily gaining elevation.\u00a0 Two big knobs were soon visible ahead.\u00a0 As the American Dingo continued higher, Peak<\/span> 6400+<\/span><\/a><\/strong> came into view past the deep valley the creek went up.<\/p>\n

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The two big knobs come into view. Photo looks NW.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Peak 6400+<\/strong> (Center). Photo looks WNW.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Approaching the two knobs. Photo looks NNW.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

People were now visible coming up the trail, but Lupe maintained her lead.\u00a0 The first knob turned out to be merely a flatter region wider than the rest of the ridge.\u00a0 Looked like there might be some nice viewpoints overlooking Kusawa Lake off to the E, but the Carolina Dog didn’t check them out.\u00a0 Most of the trail already offered great views of the lake.<\/p>\n

Continuing toward the second knob, the trail crossed an unusual region of exposed bedrock before starting to climb more steeply again.\u00a0 By now, blue sky was vanishing, and the breeze suddenly felt colder and stronger with each step.\u00a0 No longer T-shirt weather, SPHP began layering up.<\/p>\n

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On the exposed bedrock, heading for the second knob. Photo looks NNW.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Approaching the second knob, the terrain got steeper and rockier, Lupe made good progress climbing a grassier slope W of rock formations.\u00a0 It began to look like the American Dingo would reach the top any minute now, but higher ground kept appearing ahead.<\/p>\n

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Approaching some rock formations. Photo looks NNW.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Climbing the second knob. Photo looks NNW.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

By now the trail was only intermittent.\u00a0 There was no top to the second knob.\u00a0 It was all an illusion!\u00a0 Lupe kept climbing from one false summit to the next.\u00a0 Continuing to gain strength, the wind felt colder and colder.\u00a0 Loopster finally reached a flat region.\u00a0 A depression surrounded by tall vegetation appeared to be the dried up remnant of a small tarn.<\/p>\n

Although it was tempting to seek shelter from the wind here, Loop kept going, skirting around the E side of the depression without entering it.<\/p>\n

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Still climbing. Not enjoying the wind. Photo looks NW.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Near the depression. Photo looks NNW.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The depression was nearly the end.\u00a0 Climbing the hill beyond it among dark rocks, the terrain then began to flatten out, the rate of climb greatly diminished.\u00a0 Lupe reached a series of minor false summits.\u00a0 A top was now visible ahead.\u00a0 Two of them, actually, but the American Dingo didn’t need to get to HP5949<\/span><\/strong>, the much higher and more distant one.\u00a0 She was already nearly to the region considered the high point of Kusawa Ridge.<\/p>\n

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HP5929<\/span><\/strong> (L of Center). Area considered the high point of Kusawa Ridge<\/strong> directly ahead. Photo looks NNW.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

8-16-22, 3:15 PM, 46\u00baF, Kusawa Ridge<\/span> <\/a>(5,085 ft.)<\/span><\/strong><\/em> – The wind was 30-35 mph out of the SW as Lupe reached a cairn.\u00a0 The absolute high point of this region was still a few minutes farther, but the wind was so chilly and annoying, the Carolina Dog didn’t go all the way to it right away.<\/p>\n

Instead, after paying the cairn a brief visit, she headed over to the E side of the ridge, descending a little bit to escape the worst of the wind.\u00a0 This was where the best views of Kusawa Lake were, anyway.<\/p>\n

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By the cairn. HP5949<\/span><\/strong> (L). Photo looks N.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Kusawa Lake<\/strong> from the E edge. Photo looks SSE.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

While taking a short break here, a boy or 8 or 9 arrived at the cairn with his father.\u00a0 Spotting Lupe, the boy came running over wanting to pet her, an act of kindness the Carolina Dog was happy to oblige.\u00a0 The boy and his father soon left, though, after a few quick photos.\u00a0 Lupe and SPHP were alone again in the wild breeze beneath a dark sky.<\/p>\n

The views were impressive, although perhaps not at their finest on such a gloomy day.\u00a0 Lupe could see the entire 9 mile long N section of Kusawa Lake, all the way S from where the Takhini River left it at the N end clear down to where the lake curved out of sight behind the mountains.<\/p>\n

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Takhini River<\/strong> (L), N end of Takhini Lake<\/strong> (R). Peak 6212<\/span><\/strong> (beyond Lupe) and Vanier Peak (6,049 ft.)<\/span><\/strong> (R) with Mount Ingram (7,047 ft.)<\/span><\/strong> in the distance between them. Peak 6995<\/span><\/strong> (far R). Photo looks NE.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Kusawa Lake<\/strong> from the break spot. Photo looks SSE.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Hard to believe we’re only seeing a fraction of the lake from here, SPHP!<\/em><\/p>\n

True enough, though, Loop!\u00a0 This is only about a third of Kusawa Lake.<\/em><\/p>\n

Still say we need a water taxi to really explore it then, SPHP.<\/em><\/p>\n

Would be fun, Loop, but don’t believe there are any water taxis here.<\/em><\/p>\n

As soon as the short rest break was over, Lupe continued NNW to tag the true summit of Kusawa Ridge.<\/p>\n

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Looking back at the first cairn<\/strong> (Center) before heading off to the true summit. Photo looks SSW.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

8-16-22, 3:44 PM, 46\u00baF, Kusawa Ridge –<\/em> The true summit proved to be a minor rise of exposed bedrock with a small cairn and other loose rocks on it.\u00a0 A huge, light gray boulder sitting farther N near the E edge bore a cairn, too, and was almost as high.\u00a0 Lupe visited both, requiring a boost from SPHP to get up onto the boulder.<\/p>\n

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At the true summit of Kusawa Ridge<\/strong>. Boulder<\/strong> (L). Photo looks NNE.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Kusawa Lake<\/strong> from the true summit<\/strong>. Photo looks SSE.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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On the light gray boulder. True summit<\/strong> (R). Photo looks SSE.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The views from the boulder were marvelous, but nearly identical to those at the break spot back near the first big cairn.\u00a0 After spending only a minute or two enjoying them, Lupe leapt down.\u00a0 One more high spot to visit!\u00a0 A short stroll W got her to a slightly elevated region of tundra and scattered rocks.\u00a0 No cairns, but this area was in contention for the title of true summit, too.<\/p>\n

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At the NW high point of Kusawa Ridge<\/strong>. HP5949<\/span><\/strong> (R of Center). Photo looks NW.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Having little prominence, none of these Kusawa Ridge high points really meant much.\u00a0 Lupe stood on this last one facing W.\u00a0 Across a deep valley, Peak<\/span> 6400+<\/span><\/a><\/strong> was more than 1,300 feet higher than where she was now.<\/p>\n

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Peak 6400+<\/strong> (R of Center). Photo looks W.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Not a tree or bush in sight!\u00a0 Peak 6400+ was just a big rounded hill.\u00a0 Lupe surveyed a vast region of open tundra that swept around to it, and even way beyond to other big hills.\u00a0 It was all just the sort of fabulous alpine territory the American Dingo would ordinarily love to explore.<\/p>\n

That had been the plan when the day was sunny and warm.\u00a0 Venture on from Kusawa Ridge to the big saddle SW of HP5949<\/span><\/strong>, then head up Peak 6400+’s long NW slope clear to the summit.\u00a0 Getting there would be a breeze, and Loopster would have such fun!<\/p>\n

A breeze?\u00a0 More like a gale, SPHP!\u00a0 At 30-35 mph down here, no telling what kind of hurricane we’d run into up there!\u00a0 Not doing it!\u00a0 At least, not today!\u00a0 You’ve got a nice, new rain jacket, but what about me?\u00a0 If it starts raining, I’ll be soaked to the skin and freezing cold!\u00a0 Do you want me to catch pneumonia?<\/em><\/p>\n

The American Dingo was right.\u00a0 Conditions were borderline unpleasant already.\u00a0 Continuing on to Peak 6400+ was asking for trouble.\u00a0 If it did start to rain, misery and hypothermia would almost certainly result.\u00a0 Couldn’t rule it out, either, with the sky the way it was.<\/p>\n

Reluctantly, a mere 35 minutes after Lupe reached the first big cairn, SPHP conceded the point.\u00a0 May as well start back.<\/p>\n

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Starting down. Photo looks SSE.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

While still in the high country, SPHP couldn’t help but gaze SW over to the many peaks Lupe might easily explore under better conditions.<\/p>\n

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Unexplored territory made for adventure! Photo looks SW.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

If we ever come back, we could bring the tiny house with us, Looper.\u00a0 A few days worth of supplies, and you could roam for miles!<\/em><\/p>\n

Keep Peak 6400+ on my list of possibilities, SPHP!\u00a0 Maybe someday we will!<\/em><\/p>\n

The rather steep descent was easy and went fast, enjoying a fabulous view of Kusawa Lake ahead nearly all the way.\u00a0 Not far from the top, Lupe did check out the depression this time around.\u00a0 It truly did offer some protection from the wind.<\/p>\n

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In the depression. Photo looks N.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Heading down. Photo looks SSE.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Loss of elevation did, too.\u00a0 The sky remained cloudy during the descent, but conditions steadily improved.\u00a0 The wind died down, the air warmed up, and SPHP was shedding layers again.<\/p>\n

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Back down to a more hospitable clime. Photo looks SSE.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Once off Kusawa Ridge, this time, Lupe managed to follow the correct trail all the rest of the way back to the trailhead.\u00a0 It stayed much closer to the stream than the one erroneously taken on the way up.\u00a0 For a while it ran right along the edge of the steep N bank.\u00a0 Several times SPHP had to grab hold of trees in order to get past sections that had collapsed into stream’s gaping, rocky ravine.<\/p>\n

Most of the time, though, the trail stayed a little N of the ravine back in the forest.\u00a0 The route was confusing, braided, and difficult to follow in places, which SPHP found surprising.\u00a0 Looper, on the other paw, loved how it wound around, and often led the way.<\/p>\n

Very curious on exactly where this route had been missed on the way up, SPHP was surprised again when Lupe suddenly came to the stone campfire ring in the sandy clearing only a minute from the trailhead.\u00a0 The correct path, which veered toward the L (SW) here on the way in, was unmarked, and not at all obvious.\u00a0 No wonder!<\/p>\n

8-16-22, 5:16 PM, 62\u00baF, Kusawa Ridge trailhead<\/em> – Perfect timing!\u00a0 Two minutes after Lupe leapt back into the RAV4, it started to sprinkle.\u00a0 SPHP drove N back to the same flat, grassy bluff overlooking Kusawa Lake where she’d spent last night.\u00a0 The wind was blowing this way across the lake again, making heating anything up for dinner a pain.<\/p>\n

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Back at the grassy bluff overlooking Kusawa Lake<\/strong>. Photo looks S.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Want to share a can of salmon, Loop?\u00a0 I don’t have to cook that.<\/em><\/p>\n

You know I love salmon, SPHP!<\/em><\/p>\n

Sharing salmon and Ritz crackers, Lupe and SPHP watched a storm move in.\u00a0 Sprinkles gave way to mist.\u00a0 Dusk brought whitecaps as rain swept Kusawa Lake, and a steady patter began on the roof of the RAV4.<\/p>\n

Good thing Lupe hadn’t gone on to Peak 6400+, but at least she’d made it to Kusawa Ridge!<\/p>\n

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On Kusawa Ridge<\/strong>, Kluane Plateau, Yukon Territory, Canada 8-16-22<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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Days 17 & 18 of Lupe’s 2nd Summer of 2022 Dingo Vacation to Canada & Alaska! 8-15-22, 12:40 PM, 64\u00baF – After an early constitutional along the ridge overlooking the N end of Atlin Lake, Lupe spent the rest of the morning snoozing peacefully on her pink blanket in the RAV4.\u00a0 Tiring of the trip … Continue reading Kusawa Ridge, Kluane Plateau, Yukon Territory, Canada (8-16-22)<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":45317,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"nf_dc_page":"","_jetpack_newsletter_access":"","_jetpack_dont_email_post_to_subs":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_tier_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paywalled_content":false,"_jetpack_feature_clip_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":"","jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false},"categories":[1585],"tags":[105,30,106,26,1622,1621,104,774],"class_list":["post-45319","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-1585","tag-american-dingo","tag-canada","tag-carolina-dog","tag-dingo-vacations","tag-kluane-plateau","tag-kusawa-ridge","tag-lupe","tag-yukon-territory"],"jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"jetpack_likes_enabled":true,"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/adventuresoflupe.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/IMG_0045-scaled.jpg?fit=1651%2C1238&ssl=1","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/adventuresoflupe.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/45319","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/adventuresoflupe.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/adventuresoflupe.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/adventuresoflupe.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/adventuresoflupe.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=45319"}],"version-history":[{"count":5,"href":"https:\/\/adventuresoflupe.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/45319\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":47142,"href":"https:\/\/adventuresoflupe.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/45319\/revisions\/47142"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/adventuresoflupe.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/45317"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/adventuresoflupe.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=45319"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/adventuresoflupe.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=45319"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/adventuresoflupe.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=45319"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}