Mt Logan Lodge is a beautiful guesthouse, set on the edge of Kluane National Park, which is home to Canada’s highest peaks. We took in the views, unpacked our gear, and headed out for a sunset drive to see what we could find in the Destruction Bay Area, and hoped to scout a location for more Northern Lights photos. The views out here are never-ending, and we had them all to ourselves.
some beautiful Willow Ptarmigan. We took photos, enjoyed the day, listened to some good music and slowly made our way back to the Lodge for dinner, and got set for another night of aurora chasing.
While we did get a little bit of Aurora that night, it wasn’t anywhere near the show we’d witnessed a couple nights earlier, but that was okay. Our road trip gave us a huge appreciation for the journey and the moments in between (of course it helped that the journey was inside a Mitsubishi Outlander), from the wildlife, to the hot springs, to the cozy cabins and incredible scenery; these are truly the things that made this a trip to remember. Mi
As the day went on, we kept checking the forecasts, and the aurora was shaping up to come out with a bang. The data looked extremely promising and we were in for a show that would far surpass what we witnessed the night before. However, as luck would have it, our hopes were dashed by a big snowstorm that moved into the area. We checked the weather forecast and cloud cover predictions, and found the closest place that would have clear skies was over a seven hour drive away. We pondered, but ultimately accepted defeat, enjoyed the cozy cabin, and got some much needed shuteye. Maybe tomorrow. DAY 4. We woke up to discover that the storm that put our aurora mission on hold brought nearly 30 cm of fresh, fluffy snow, transforming the entire area into a winter wonderland. Our host at Mt Logan Lodge prepared us a delicious breakfast here as well, and suggested some areas to check out before we headed home. This is where we really put the S-AWC to the test - none of the roads were plowed when we headed out, so we put it into snow mode and relied on the vehicle to get us to our destination safely. Speaking about a destination, we didn’t really have one for the day - so we decided to head south on the Haines Highway, toward the Alaskan border. I think this is really where the saying “it’s not the destination, it’s the journey” hit home for us. Now this was true for our entire journey up north, but it was here that we really felt it. With no goal for the day, we didn’t expect much from this drive. It ended up being one of our favour- ite stretches of road we’ve ever driven on - especially with a fresh blanket of snow. Pristine mountain landscapes without a soul in sight, all around us. No cell service, no towns, no people, no distractions. Just some good company and great views. We spotted some moose and a fox, as well as
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