Yesterday we drove from Teslin Youkon to Skagway Alaska. The road has only existed since 1978. Prior to that travel to Skagway was by train or ship. Skagway is the 16th busiest tourist port in the world. When we arrived there were three cruise ships in port which equals 15,000 people in a town with a permanent population of 900.
The drive into Skagway comes down 3400 feet in 10 or 11 miles. That's a pretty steep (7% IN PLACES)grade. I had to watch it all the way down and keep the speed to 35 to 40 mph. About half way dow I started smelling brakes. I didn't know if they were my brakes or someone elses. About half way down they had the US Customs station. That stop allowed everyones brakes to cool off some. When we got to Skagway and the RV park it turned out that everyones brakes were hot and smelling. Going back up the grade on Saturday, Pat will drive the pickup and we will meet at the top of the grade and hook up.
It rained most of the night last night and it continues to rain this morning. We have a full day of activities today. Tomorrow and Friday are free days.
The pictures are, mountains, getting ice cream in Carcross, mountains on the way to Skagway.
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