Yukon See It Here

Nature reclaiming the first of many tram towers

There are three milestones I count as I go. The fi rst is a spot right on the trail where the trees open up, offering a peek of the valley below. There’s a lovely wooden bench to sit on while you take a minute to regroup before continuing upward.

The second milestone as you continue on is less obvious but similarly marked by less trees. A ways up from milestone one, you will notice as the trail takes a sharp right turn there’s a bit of a clearing you can see through trees if you were to continue walking straight ahead. If you venture off the trail towards the sparse coniferous trees you step out onto a cliff that has great views of the valley and the far corner of Tagish Lake below you so you can mark your progress while you take a breath.

Finally, the third milestone is when you hit the tree line you can see another mining tram tower still standing above you. From this tower above the trees, you can explore in any direction continuing further upwards to see more remnants from active mining days. The trail into the Alpine is steep but achievable. If you continue to climb up further, the view of the valley and Tagish Lake become less striking the further

COVID-19 booster shot clinics

PHOTOS: Lauren Humble

Trailhead right off the South Klondike Highway

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STARTING WITH YUKONERS AGES 50+

A booster shot will increase your immune response to help protect you from COVID-19. You are eligible for a booster shot if it has been at least 6 months since you received your 2nd dose of a COVID-19 vaccine.*

Booster shot clinics will be held in all communities over the coming weeks, starting with those ages 50 and older.

Book online at yukon.ca/this-is-our-shot If you need help booking, call 1-877-374-0425.

* A small number of Yukoners received a 3rd dose, due to their immunocompromised status. If you received a 3rd dose, you must wait at least 6 months after your 3rd dose, before you can receive a booster shot.

Sleeves up, Yukon. Booster shots are now available. yukon.ca/this-is-our-shot