Yukon 2008 Vacation Planner - (Page 50) Kluane Hikers above treeline – YG (W. Towriss), below: Hiking in Kluane National Park – YG (John Klein) don’t leave without Kluane Walks and Hikes Explore the trails and enjoy the scenery of Kluane National Park and Reserve. Roadside trails lead travellers to interesting park features like a rock glacier and a spruce beetle-infested forest. Backcountry hikers can tackle multi-day treks on established trails and routes. Please register with Parks Canada. To learn more about Kluane’s natural bounty, inquire about Parks Canada’s interpretive programs, guided hikes and special events. Day and multi-day hikes can also be arranged with Yukon tour operators. Mount logan and Glaciers Feast your eyes on the highest peak in Canada. Buried in ice 1.5-km deep and surrounded by the St. Elias Icefields, Mount Logan (5,959 m) is a massive presence in the heart of Kluane National Park. Just beyond sight of highway travellers, glaciers spill down Kluane’s broad valleys like rivers of ice. For most visitors, a flightseeing tour is the only way to view Mount Logan and giant glaciers like the Lowell and Kaskawulsh. Hikers can see Kluane’s glaciers by going on a multi-day backcountry hike. alsek and tatshenshini rivers Join an exhilarating rafting journey through remote, unforgettable wilderness. Slicing through three wilderness parks, the Alsek is unmatched for its dramatic scenery and abundant wildlife. This icy, glacier-fed Canadian Heritage River features a helicopter portage over Turnback Canyon. The Tatshenshini is a Yukon rafting classic with thrilling whitewater, lush forests and glacial lakes. An alternative to a full expedition is a wild and wet one-day Tatshenshini rafting excursion. grizzly & black bears Bears are at home in Kluane Country. Kluane grizzly and black bears are easily affected by humans. Conservation of bears requires that visitors exercise caution, maintain clean campgrounds and be respectful of bears. Visitors who stop to watch bears beside the highway are advised to remain in their vehicles and keep their distance. To find out about safety in bear country, ask at a Visitor Information Centre or contact Parks Canada. Grizzly bear – YG 50
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