After a good night's sleep in a quiet hotel I headed out for my final Canadian destination - Beaver Creek. It was dryer than the day before, but still overcast. While waiting at road works I got the following picture of the mountains:
The highlight of the day for me was Kluane Lake and Destruction Bay. The Alcan follows the shore of the lake which is stunningly beautiful. The color of the water changes as the sun hits it from different angles and the views are fantastic. If you are out this way I recommend a stop at the Talbot Motel. The food is good, and relatively cheap, and the server is incredibly nice. I was chatting with her about how beautiful the lake was and she went and found me some magazines about the area and northern Canada. It got me thinking about future vacations in the area - Inuvik 1/2 marathon anyone?
As I was leaving the Kluane area this mountain caught my attension. Its symmetry appeals to the accountant in me.
As I was taking the above shot I noticed the fireweed - the state flower of Alaska. Up close I can see how it got its name.
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