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yukon

A teeny tiny accident

August 15, 2022 by Christoffer Petersen Leave a Comment

I love this photo of Jane chilling out with a book at Yukon Crossing in Alaska, the night before the night of nights. We had been on the river for almost two months and it was the night we parted ways with Lars and Suzi and the kids.

Back in 2016, the Yukon River was running fast and high. After leaving our friends we had a teeny tiny accident during the night. While I might like to think I can’t be held responsible for what happened, it was me who chose where to sleep that night. In Jane’s defence she did wonder at my choice of location for pitching the tent – it was on a very flat area of sand and gravel. Some might have said it was the riverbed – but let’s not get bogged down by details, eh?

Interestingly, after many years of canoeing and kayaking, in many countries, playing hiding and seek with humpback whales, avoiding calving icebergs, katabatic winds, and all manner of biting things – bugs and bears – the Yukon busted me back to rookie, greenhorn, and, as the Scots might say, a real numpty.

Yep, it’s a word.

Anyway, around four in the morning, the so-called bathtub floor of the tent felt cold and lumpy. (I’ll just add that I now fully appreciate why that part of the tent is called a bathtub!) I woke up and had a peek outside, followed by an “Oh, shit”, moment. During the night the river had arrived, and the wonderfully flat campsite was now in the Yukon.

In the first photo of the campsite, the canoe is turned on its side… in case of rain.

Yep, I know.

If it hadn’t been turned on its side, we might have lost it. The bleary-eyed photo above was taken during our rapid departure from the campsite.

I keep using the word campsite, but really let’s just call it what it was – the river. We camped in the middle of the Yukon River … and survived to tell the tale! Cue early morning we’re still alive photo. 🙂

But the real question on my mind was the same question I always asked myself when doing something silly in Greenland: Did anyone see us?

If they did, they were kind enough not to comment. However, if the canoe had floated away, knowing the generous nature of Alaskans, I’m certain they would have been kind enough to rescue us too, and any comments they might have had would have been more than justified.

Chris

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Borrowing kids… and struggling to give them back!

August 4, 2022 by Christoffer Petersen 2 Comments

I’m not good at reading the small print. I really thought I could give them back, or at least return them, get my money back… something… anything. But Tiuri and Liva were both adorable and nonrefundable during the two months Jane and I spent with them, and their parents, on the Yukon River.

In the summer of 2016, we returned to the Yukon with the intention of paddling to the sea. Jane and I got off the river in Tanana, Alaska. The kids, with their parents Lars and Suzi, paddled a little further to Galena.

Jane and I plan to return as soon as possible.

You can expect photos spliced into blog posts as I go through the hard drive. You’ve been warned… again! 😉

Chris

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That’s love, that is!

July 20, 2022 by Christoffer Petersen 2 Comments

Just a quick post to remind Jane – prior to this year’s canoe trip – that she can cope with all weathers. And, perhaps even more importantly, she can cope with me in all weathers.

We arrived in Dawson at the end of our first trip down the Yukon on this day in 2014.

Can’t wait to go back!

Chris

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The worst best campsite ever!

July 19, 2022 by Christoffer Petersen Leave a Comment

Best because… well, it was gorgeous, soft sand, with a fabulous view – we’re on the Yukon River, Canada. Worst? Yeah, that gorgeous soft sand was basically silt and it has ruined the zip on our tent. Absolutely ruined.

But, all things considered… Worth it!

Chris

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But the real thing is rather good, too!

July 17, 2022 by Christoffer Petersen Leave a Comment

You didn’t know you were “on holiday with Chris and Jane” but apparently you are. Also, if you hadn’t guessed, canoes and kayaks are a big part of our lives. After yesterday’s brief excursion to Finland, today is the real deal with a few snapshots from the Yukon River, Canada.

I love this area so, so much. Not least as paddling the Yukon transports me back to my teenage years reading Jack London. He wrote about the places we visited on the river. I mean… I was completely hopeless to be around. Jane put up with a lot… I guess she puts up with an awful lot, really. 🙂

However, this particular day was just a day of adventure, as was every day on the river. Perhaps the best thing about paddling on a river is not knowing what you’ll meet around the corner. Travelling by canoe is quiet, and it’s easy to meet wildlife who don’t hear you coming, and then often don’t care when you do.

Normal coverage of Greenland will resume, but hey… it’s summer in Denmark right now, so prepare yourself for summer pics a plenty!

Chris

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Still north, but a little south and west…

July 10, 2022 by Christoffer Petersen Leave a Comment

Okay, this is Vancouver, to be precise, and Jane and I are on our way to the Yukon River – for the first time. It’s 2014 and this trip had been on my radar since… oh, I don’t know, but perhaps since I was twelve, reading Jack London by flashlight under the duvet once mum said it was “lights out”.

There will be lots of Yukon photos popping up on the blog – from 2014 (Jane and me) and 2016 (together with Lars, Suzi, and the kids). These photos will likely be of more interest to me and Jane than anyone else, but hey, personal blog and all that. 🙂

Anyway, I’ll leave you with a cheesy photo taken on arrival – very tired – at the airport. More photos and more info to come.

Yep, you’ve been warned. 😉

Chris

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Arctic Images I

Ice fishing, Uummannaq
Sledge dog team, Uummannaq
Chris & Jane, Tanana, Alaska
Uummannaq mountain, Greenland

Arctic Images II

Main Road, Uummannaq
Nansen, Uummannaq
Longline fishing, Greenland
Chris & Ninja, Uummannaq

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