{"id":45469,"date":"2023-04-13T08:10:29","date_gmt":"2023-04-13T14:10:29","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/adventuresoflupe.com\/?p=45469"},"modified":"2023-04-18T13:06:46","modified_gmt":"2023-04-18T19:06:46","slug":"north-to-alaska-return-of-the-most-high-exalted-dingo-of-the-arctic-sisterhood-8-17-22","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/adventuresoflupe.com\/?p=45469","title":{"rendered":"North to Alaska – Return of the Most High Exalted Dingo of the Arctic Sisterhood! (8-17-22)"},"content":{"rendered":"

Days 19, 20, and Part 1 of Day 21 of Lupe’s 2nd Summer of 2022 Dingo Vacation to Canada & Alaska!<\/em><\/p>\n

8-17-22, 7:19 AM, 55\u00baF, grassy bluff overlooking Kusawa Lake<\/em> – Rained all night, and was still raining as Loopster got underway again.\u00a0 The 20 km gravel road back to the Alaska Highway was a sea of mud, the poor RAV4 a filthy mess by the time SPHP turned W onto the pavement.\u00a0 When the American Dingo reached Haines Junction, though, the RAV4 was looking shiny and new again, except for the rear end, which the rain hadn’t been able to wash off.<\/p>\n

How far are we going today, SPHP?<\/em><\/p>\n

Dunno, Loop.\u00a0 Depends on how long this rain continues.\u00a0 All the way to Alaska, easy, if it keeps up like this.<\/em><\/p>\n

Alaska!\u00a0 Today?\u00a0 Are we really that close to Alaska, SPHP?<\/em><\/p>\n

Yup!\u00a0 Remember when we climbed AB Mountain<\/span><\/strong><\/a> near Skagway, and you became the Most High Exalted Dingo of the Arctic Sisterhood, Loop?\u00a0 We already passed the turn to Skagway before we even got to Whitehorse<\/em>.<\/em><\/p>\n

We skipped Skagway?\u00a0 Why?\u00a0 What part of Alaska are we going to, SPHP?<\/em><\/p>\n

As far N as we can, Looper!<\/em><\/p>\n

The Brooks Range, SPHP?<\/em><\/p>\n

And beyond!\u00a0 Deadhorse, sweet puppy!\u00a0 I want to see the North Slope.\u00a0 The Most High Exalted Dingo of the Arctic Sisterhood is returning to the true Arctic!\u00a0 Of course, we won’t get that far in a day, but what’s the rush?\u00a0 W<\/em>e’ll be traveling through some fabulous territory.\u00a0 If things dry out, we’ll be making stops at some great spots you’ll recognize along the way.<\/em><\/p>\n

N of Haines Junction, it was only 48\u00baF as SPHP drove past Decoeli<\/span><\/a><\/strong>.\u00a0 Lost in rain and fog, there was no recognizing that fabulous peak.<\/p>\n

8-17-22, 10:02 AM – <\/em>Only a short time later, the pavement was dry as SPHP made the turn off the highway onto the big pullout at the S end of Kluane Lake.\u00a0 Clouds hung gloomily over Sheep Mountain<\/strong><\/span><\/a>, but at least it wasn’t raining.\u00a0 A SW wind kicked up dust over in the Slims River valley.\u00a0 A lot of memories here as Lupe took a stroll along the lakeshore.<\/p>\n

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Kluane Lake<\/strong>. Sheep Mountain<\/strong> (L). Photo looks NNW.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Slims River valley<\/strong> (Center) from Kluane Lake<\/strong>. Sheep Mountain<\/strong> (R). Photo looks WSW.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

So long since the last time Lupe had been here that SPHP decided to stay a while.\u00a0 With a view of the mountains marching away to the N beyond Kluane Lake, SPHP spent a couple of hours working on the trip journal, glancing up now and then to watch the waves roll in.\u00a0 Loop slept on her pink blanket, enjoying the rest after her windy ascent of Kusawa Ridge<\/span><\/a> (5,085 ft.)<\/span><\/strong> yesterday.<\/p>\n

Taking a second leisurely stroll along the lake before moving on, Lupe went farther this time.\u00a0 The weather was even more unsettled now, the wind picking up, and the waves larger than they’d been earlier.\u00a0 SPHP enjoyed the walk right along the shoreline best, but the Carolina Dog preferred sniffing among the young aspens beyond the beach on the way back to the RAV4.<\/p>\n

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Kluane Lake<\/strong>. Photo looks N.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

8-17-22, 1:13 PM, 59\u00baF<\/em> – Light rain set in again as the drive N resumed along the W shore of Kluane Lake.\u00a0 This shower was soon left behind, though, and blue sky appeared.\u00a0 Hit 65\u00baF!\u00a0 For the first time today, a clear view of the mountains to the W was possible.\u00a0 SPHP daydreamed about climbing them, a mountain NW of Burwash Creek looked particularly interesting.<\/p>\n

8-17-22, 2:34 PM –<\/em> Didn’t seem to take hardly any time at all to get here.\u00a0 The weather was kind of crazy.\u00a0 Blue skies were nearly gone again.\u00a0 Cool and breezy, big clouds, dust, and fog filled the sky.\u00a0 Distant views of the St. Elias Mountains to the W vanished almost as soon as Lupe arrived.<\/p>\n

However, she could still see one awesome mountain just beyond the Alaska Highway bridge over the Donjek River.<\/p>\n

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Donjek Crossing Mountain<\/strong> from the Donjek River<\/strong>. Photo looks E.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Donjek Crossing Mountain<\/strong><\/span><\/a>, SPHP!\u00a0 Remember when we climbed it?\u00a0 Oh, what a fabulous day that was!<\/em><\/p>\n

Heh!\u00a0 It was nearly your last day ever, too, Looper, if you recall!<\/em><\/p>\n

Lunch time!\u00a0 The Donjek River was another favorite spot.\u00a0 Might as well eat here.\u00a0 Loop took strolls down along the river both before and after lunch.\u00a0 The weather continued acting up.\u00a0 Dust, wind, fog, patches of blue sky, intermittent rain drops, and peels of thunder!\u00a0 A bizarro day, but it was fun being here.<\/p>\n

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Near the mighty Donjek River<\/strong>. Photo looks SSW.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Enjoying all natural mineral water from the silt-laden Donjek<\/strong>. Photo looks SSW.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

SPHP completely caught up the trip journal.\u00a0 Tempting to stay right here, but it wasn’t that late in the day yet, and Alaska was calling!<\/p>\n

Onward!\u00a0 Puppy, ho!<\/em><\/p>\n

8-17-22, 5:46 PM<\/em> – Another magnificent river wasn’t that much farther N, one Lupe had never really spent much time at, since it wasn’t as easily accessible as the Donjek.\u00a0 Skies were only partly cloudy when she got to the White River, so taking this opportunity to scout it out a little better seemed in order.<\/p>\n

Horsecamp Hill (4,600 ft.)<\/span><\/strong> had been on Lupe’s list of possibilities for years, and SPHP wanted to get a better look at it, too.\u00a0 Might be some awesome views from up there, if it wasn’t too heavily forested.<\/p>\n

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White River<\/strong> upstream view. Photo looks S.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Downstream view of the White River<\/strong>. Horsecamp Hill<\/strong> (L). Photo looks N.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

N of the White River, SPHP was surprised at the number of potholes and stretches of gravel.\u00a0 The Alaska Highway had deteriorated in the past few years.\u00a0 All still perfectly passable, though, at somewhat reduced speeds.<\/p>\n

8-17-22, 7:03 PM –<\/em> Well, actually 6:03 PM Alaska time!\u00a0 Lupe was here!<\/p>\n

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Entering Alaska<\/strong> for the first time in 3 years!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

This is a terrific sign, SPHP!\u00a0 Why haven’t we ever stopped here before?<\/em><\/p>\n

Because I never thought to look for a Welcome to Alaska sign until after we went through US Customs, Loop, and this sign comes just before it.<\/em><\/p>\n

8-17-22, 6:13 PM<\/em> – After 2 questions, the customs agent returned SPHP’s passport, wishing Lupe a good day.<\/p>\n

Congratulations Miss Most High Exalted Dingo of the Arctic Sisterhood!\u00a0 You’re in!<\/em><\/p>\n

Thank you, SPHP!\u00a0 That was easy!<\/em><\/p>\n

As always!\u00a0 Helps that you’ve got an innocent, trustworthy face, Loop!<\/em><\/p>\n

92 miles to Tok!\u00a0 A peaceful evening drive through a region of low hills ensued.\u00a0 Tall, thin, Dr. Suess-like trees of the boreal forest extended far and away on both sides of the Alaska Highway.<\/p>\n

8-17-22, 8:00 PM<\/em> – Missed it!\u00a0 Turning around, SPHP drove back to a big, paved pullout less than 25 miles from Tok.\u00a0 Not a soul here other than an annoying number of mosquitoes.\u00a0 Not much of a view, either, but this would do for the night.<\/p>\n

8-18-22, 7:12 AM, 58\u00baF<\/em> – Clear and sunny in Tok!\u00a0 Compared to what it had been in Canada, cheap gas, too.\u00a0 At a mere $4.769 per gallon, SPHP filled the RAV4 completely.<\/p>\n

Lupe had only been on the last stretch of the Alaska Highway from Tok to Delta Junction once before, and SPHP had little recollection of it.\u00a0 This was not mountainous territory, most of the drive merely hilly to pancake flat.\u00a0 Highlights included bridges over 3 rivers, the Robertson, Johnson, and Gerstle.\u00a0 Large, braided streams, they were somewhat reminiscent of the Donjek and White.<\/p>\n

8-18-22, 9:53 AM<\/em> – N of Delta Junction, SPHP stopped at a pullout along the Tanana River.\u00a0 Time to get out, have a look, and sniff the air for a few minutes.\u00a0 No sooner had Lupe ventured over to the river’s edge than a couple of boys came running over.\u00a0 They asked a million questions about Lupe, wanted to pet her, and were anxious to show SPHP a couple of sticks they had been whittling with jack knives.<\/p>\n

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New found friends by the Tanana River<\/strong>.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Gray with silt, the Tanana was like all the other big rivers Lupe had been seeing.\u00a0 Snow-capped peaks beyond it were an inspiring sight, but a long way off.\u00a0 A few miles later, another pullout on a bluff provided a better overall view of the Tanana River itself.<\/p>\n

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Magnificent, unidentified peaks beyond the Tanana River<\/strong>.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Tanana River<\/strong> from the bluff.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The American Dingo went into a barking frenzy prompted by low-flying jets near Eielson AFB.\u00a0 North Pole wasn’t much farther, and Fairbanks was just beyond that.<\/p>\n

Beneath sunny skies with puffy white clouds, Lupe reached Fairbanks for the first time in 5 years before noon.\u00a0 Last chance to to resupply and fuel up with cheap gas!\u00a0 Free potable water at Pioneer Park<\/strong><\/span><\/a>, too.\u00a0 Once those tasks were taken care of, the Carolina Dog was free to move on.\u00a0 Everything was going according to plan.\u00a0 Only one problem.<\/p>\n

Decision time, Loop.<\/em><\/p>\n

About what, SPHP?<\/em><\/p>\n

About where to go, Looper.<\/em><\/p>\n

I thought we already knew?\u00a0 We’re heading N, right, SPHP?<\/em><\/p>\n

That was the plan, but now I’m not so sure.\u00a0 Checked the weather forecast for Coldfoot when we got into town.\u00a0 It’s completely flipped from the last forecast the iPhone gave me back in Whitehorse 3 days ago.\u00a0 Coldfoot was supposed to be sunny and clear for a whole week.\u00a0 Now that we’ve come all this way, it’s saying 90% chance of rain today, 70% tomorrow, and cloudy for days after that.<\/em><\/p>\n

Well, what are our options, SPHP?<\/em><\/p>\n

We could delay our jaunt N by a couple of days, Loop.\u00a0 The forecast looks a little better down here.\u00a0 Pinnell Mountain<\/span><\/a> (4,934 ft.)<\/span><\/strong> is NE out the Steese Highway.\u00a0 Might be fun?<\/em><\/p>\n

You decide, SPHP!\u00a0 I’m happy either way.<\/em><\/p>\n

After dithering for half an hour, SPHP made a questionable decision, continuing due N at Fox.<\/p>\n

The drive to Livengood was beautiful!\u00a0 Elliot Highway No. 2 wound up and down heavily forested ridges separated by deep valleys.\u00a0 Not much traffic, except some big trucks.\u00a0 Knew where those were coming from!<\/p>\n

8-18-22, 5:21 PM<\/em> – Blinking in the late afternoon sunshine, Lupe stood in front of a sign she hadn’t seen in nearly 5 years.\u00a0 Must have rained not too long ago, because the pullout in front of it was muddy.<\/p>\n

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At the start of the 414 mile long Dalton Highway<\/strong>.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Naturally, the Dalton Highway<\/strong><\/span><\/a> was damp and muddy in spots, too.\u00a0 The rear end of the RAV4 was soon on its way back to being a filthy mess, but that was to be expected sooner or later on the Dalton even in the best of times.\u00a0 The drive was awesome!\u00a0 Occasional sprinkles from silver-lined clouds, the pale blue sky of the far N over dark green forests, and from some of the highest ridges, views of distant hills and mountains of the trackless wilderness.<\/p>\n

After not having been here for so many years, it was like returning to a world once glimpsed in a long forgotten dream.<\/p>\n

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Near MP40. Out for a short stroll along the scenic Dalton Highway<\/strong>.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

8-18-22, 7:00 PM<\/em> – MP56!\u00a0 Lupe stood at the upper end of the bridge over the Yukon River, first big scenic landmark along the Dalton Highway.\u00a0 Although traffic was only intermittent, it wasn’t a good idea to stand there too long.\u00a0 A quick photo, and SPHP called her back.<\/p>\n

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On the Dalton Highway bridge over the Yukon River<\/strong>. Photo looks NNE.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Much safer to check out the mighty Yukon River from the N bank.\u00a0 After driving over the bridge, SPHP parked the RAV4 near an old friend, the Alaska oil pipeline.\u00a0 Lupe was happy to see it again before wandering over to the river for a look.<\/p>\n

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By the Alaska oil pipeline<\/strong>. Photo looks N.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Dalton Highway bridge<\/strong> from the N bank. Photo looks SW.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Yukon River display.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Down by the N bank<\/strong>. Photo looks SSE.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Evening along the Yukon River<\/strong>. Photo looks WNW.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Lemon pepper chicken!\u00a0 Now that was tasty, SPHP!<\/em><\/p>\n

Guess I should have bought 2 of them in Fairbanks, Loop.\u00a0 We ate the whole thing!<\/em><\/p>\n

Full of chicken, the lovely evening drive N continued.<\/p>\n

8-18-22, 8:53 PM, MP98<\/em> – Must have rained hard here within the last hour.\u00a0 The last few miles of the Dalton Highway before SPHP made the turn into the Finger Mountain Wayside were a sloppy mess full of big mud puddles.\u00a0 Somewhere the sun was still up, but Lupe couldn’t see it due to all the dark clouds toward the N.<\/p>\n

Finger Mountain<\/span><\/a> (2,202 ft.)<\/span><\/strong>, SPHP!\u00a0 We’ve got to climb it!<\/em><\/p>\n

Absolutely, sweet puppy!\u00a0 Let’s go!<\/em><\/p>\n

Finger Mountain’s summit was practically right there, only a short stroll N of the rest area.\u00a0 A nature trail wound up a small hill to the dramatic rock formation at the very top.\u00a0 The air was cool and moist, on the chilly side, actually, as SPHP took the long way around reading various plaques about the flora along the way.<\/p>\n

Two ravens flew off as Lupe began the tiny scramble to the summit.\u00a0 SPHP had no intention of getting up there, but was more than willing to provide the American Dingo with the required, slightly nerve-wracking, final boost.<\/p>\n

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On Finger Mountain<\/strong> again for the first time in nearly 5 years. Photo looks NW.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Oh, my gosh, SPHP!\u00a0 Can’t believe I’m here on Finger Mountain again!<\/em><\/p>\n

I know!\u00a0 Seems so strange, and yet so familiar, doesn’t it?\u00a0 You’ve almost done it, too.\u00a0 Only 17 miles to the Arctic Circle from here.\u00a0 The return of the Most High Exalted Dingo of the Arctic Sisterhood is nearly complete!<\/em><\/p>\n

I’ve been neglecting my Arctic Sisterhood duties for a long time, SPHP, but it wasn’t my fault.\u00a0 All Covid-19’s fault!<\/em><\/p>\n

Tell me about it, Loop!\u00a0 None of that matters now, though, we’re back!\u00a0 This is as far as we’re going tonight, though.\u00a0 Your all new adventures in the true Arctic start tomorrow, weather permitting, of course.<\/em><\/p>\n

As the evening sky demonstrated, that last part was somewhat in doubt.\u00a0 After helping Lupe down off Finger Mountain’s summit, a stroll was taken across the Dalton Highway to another, smaller rock outcropping with a view of Caribou Mountain<\/span><\/a> (3,179 ft.)<\/span><\/strong> off to the WNW.<\/p>\n

Remember our long journey to Caribou Mountain<\/strong><\/span><\/a>, Loop?\u00a0 Nobody goes there.<\/em><\/p>\n

How can I ever forget, SPHP?\u00a0 It was all grand, until the very end.<\/em><\/p>\n

Oh, yeah!\u00a0 We got soaked, didn’t we?<\/em><\/p>\n

I sure did, SPHP.\u00a0 At least you had your old blue Cookie Monster outfit!<\/em><\/p>\n

8-19-22, early<\/em> – SPHP opened an eye.\u00a0 Lupe was peering out the window of the RAV4 into a thick, gray fog.<\/p>\n

You’re awake, SPHP?\u00a0 Good!\u00a0 Can you let me out for a few minutes?<\/em><\/p>\n

Sure thing, Loop.\u00a0 Need to sniff the air?<\/em><\/p>\n

The Carolina Dog needed to do more than that.\u00a0 Once out of the RAV4, Lupe puked along the perimeter of the wayside parking lot.\u00a0 Not a lot, just a little.<\/p>\n

Queasy, aye, Looper?\u00a0 Too much lemon pepper chicken?\u00a0 Don’t worry about it.\u00a0 Unless this fog dissipates, we won’t be going anywhere for a while.<\/em><\/p>\n

Returning to the RAV4, Lupe got back up onto her pink blanket.\u00a0 Clearly, a morning snooze was in order.\u00a0 By the time Loop woke up again, the fog had a blue tinge to it, and a bright spot revealed the position of the sun.<\/p>\n

How ya feeling, Loopster?<\/em><\/p>\n

Much better, SPHP, thank you!<\/em><\/p>\n

Good!\u00a0 Looks like this fog is about to break up.\u00a0 Feel up to climbing Finger Mountain again?<\/em><\/p>\n

It’s so easy, I might as well log another ascent while we’re still here, SPHP.\u00a0 After all, not very often that I get the chance.\u00a0 We ought to visit Finger Rock, too!<\/em><\/p>\n

That’s the spirit!\u00a0 You must be feeling better, Loop.\u00a0 Glad to see it!<\/em><\/p>\n

8-19-22, 8:24 AM<\/em> –\u00a0 In weak sunshine, Lupe stood atop Finger Mountain once again.\u00a0 She stayed there only long enough for SPHP to get photos from a couple of different angles before helping her back down again.<\/p>\n

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Back atop Finger Mountain<\/strong>. Photo looks W.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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The most dramatic angle. Photo looks SSW.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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The greater Finger Mountain summit region<\/strong>. Photo looks NNE.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

How was it up there, Loop?\u00a0 Still feeling good enough to visit Finger Rock?<\/em><\/p>\n

I’m fine now, SPHP.\u00a0 Let’s do it!<\/em><\/p>\n

Finger Rock, which Finger Mountain is named for, was 0.5 mile SSE of the true summit Lupe had already visited.\u00a0 Bushes along an intermittent use path leading to it were soaking wet, and noticeably taller than the only other time Lupe had visited Finger Rock years ago.\u00a0 By the time she got to it again, the Carolina Dog mighty soggy, too.<\/p>\n

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Plaque about Finger Mountain and Finger Rock.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Approaching Finger Rock<\/strong> (L). Photo looks SSE.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Since Finger Rock wasn’t the summit of anything other than itself, Lupe contented herself with a little light scrambling around on the big rocks near its base.\u00a0 Finger Rock looked quite different, tall and skinny, or kind of fat and stout, depending on the angle of view.<\/p>\n

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The short, stout look. Photo looks E.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Sunny side. Photo looks WSW.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Content with her morning inspection of famous Finger Rock, Lupe headed back to the Finger Mountain Wayside.<\/p>\n

8-19-22, 9:46 AM –<\/em> From a boulder near the summit of Finger Mountain, Lupe scanned the Kanuti River basin.\u00a0 Still quite cloudy that way.<\/p>\n

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Kanuti River Basin<\/strong> (R) from Finger Mountain<\/strong>. Photo looks N.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Just think!\u00a0 We can see more than 2\/3 of the remaining distance to the Arctic Circle from here, Loop.\u00a0 Is the Most High Exalted Dingo of the Arctic Sisterhood ready to resume her adventures in the true Arctic?<\/em><\/p>\n

I can hardly wait, SPHP!\u00a0 Been waiting for this day for a long, long time!<\/em><\/p>\n

Me, too, Loopster!\u00a0 Me, too!<\/em><\/p>\n

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On Finger Mountain<\/strong>, Yukon-Koyukuk Ranges, Alaska 8-18-22.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Links:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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BLM Dalton Highway Visitor Guide<\/strong><\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

AB Mountain – Lupe Joins the Arctic Sisterhood, Skagway, Alaska (8-7-17)<\/span><\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Slope Mountain and Highlights of the Dalton Highway Revisited (8-22-17 & 8-23-17)<\/strong><\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

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