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Fording the Klehini
1898
Klehini River

Credits:
(MacBride Museum Collection 1989.30.62)

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Once the 36 were underway, Lt. Adair went back to Pyramid Harbour and purchased horses to assist with the trip. The rigours of the overland passage were likely more than expected and the horses allowed the men to travel further, faster and search a larger area for gold.

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Pack oxen on trail near Champlain L. (Champagne)
1898
Champagne Landing

Credits:
(MacBride Museum Collection 1989.30.141)

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The Dalton Trail as it was then known was a key overland route to the Klondike. The trail was run by professionals who charged tolls and packed equipment and goods. These oxen were used to move heavy loads and could be easily fed along the trail.

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Rafting on the Kaskawulsh River
1898
Kaskawulsh River

Credits:
(MacBride Museum Collection 1989.30.109)

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No matter how you went to the gold fields there were rivers to cross. Travel by water was also considerably easier than overland. Goods could be floated by barge or boat and the river current did much of the work. The 36 built rafts and boats to move their good or explore the local area.