Cloudy, light rain to start day. Cold in tent overnight, have better idea to try next time
Slow going for much of the day to look at views, color, and be cautious on road
Normally I do not like traveling a return trip on the same road, the Dempster is so interesting, the return is very different from trip up
Spoke with couple in Inuvik, stated Dawson City was book heavily for final summer weekend flings, Labour Day, outhouse races, decided to camp at the Tombstone Campground, site 28, part of Tombstone Park
Met Sylvia at the Interpretive Center, the lady I met on way up Dempster. Her mother Julie was giving a guided tour up the road a short bit. They both work at the Interpretive Center. Very interesting plants along trail, learned much about animal feeding habits. Main goal was to climb to top of ridge to see Dall Sheep, if they happen to be there. Views made the hike worthwhile, but we did see about 20 sheep across the valley!
Julie, our guide, holding several cameras. Many members of the group
(including me) asked her to take our picture. Notice the Dempster
Highway in the background, with the mountains behind...This is the location
of the Continental Divide, which the Dempster crosses three times.
This crossing marks the highest point of the highway.
