On the Dalton Highway, a traveler must endure the trials of road construction. Queueing up, bumper to bumper, through the endless zones of ceaseless toil. Patience wears thin as progress inches forward. But the true torment lies in the gargantuan mosquitoes that haunt these parts. They defy conventional measures, shrugging off feeble attempts to repel… Continue reading Beginning the Dalton
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Rainbow trout
I spent over a week fishing at a lake along the Steese Highway, determined to rely on my angling skills to feed myself. The rainbow trout were plentiful, and I had the satisfaction of catching enough to sustain me for the entire week. It was a fulfilling experience, knowing that I could provide for myself… Continue reading Rainbow trout
Fishing for Grayling
I spent a week south of Tok, chasing after Arctic Grayling. The rivers, however, remained stubbornly opaque, their waters refusing to reveal the elusive fish. The prospect of sustaining myself solely on my catch, a long-held desire, slipped through my fingers like the swift currents. But there, on the bright side, a pair of swans… Continue reading Fishing for Grayling