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Chilkoot Travel Advisory-Increased Avalanche Risk
Park Canada Travel Advisory: Due to a cold, late spring persistent winter conditions exist on the Chilkoot Trail. Visitors will encounter late-winter snowpack conditions with increased avalanche risk and more snow covered trail sections. More »
Chilkoot Trail Artists in Residency Announced for 2013
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Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park (NHP) announced the artists selected for the Artist in Residency (AIR) program today. Cassandra Loomis, from Annandale, Virginia, is joined by Canadian artists Kara Sievewright and Nicole Bauberger to participate in this international program. Ms. Loomis, an illustrator with a passion for traveling, stated that she's honored at being selected to participate in the AIR program. "I know this is an opportunity of a lifetime and I can't wait to see, hike, and paint the beautiful Chilkoot trail." programs about her experience. She is employed by Trader Joe's Grocery Store where she is responsible for creating large murals, signs and decorations for several stores. Ms. Loomis plans to offer mini portraits of hikers and conduct painting workshops during her time on the trail. Afterwards, she will create a web site sharing her artwork and trail experiences on a visual journey.Based in Toronto, Ontario, Ms. Sievewright is an artist, writer and wilderness enthusiast. Ms. Bauberger is a painter, writer and art educator from Whitehorse, Yukon Territory. All three artists will offer a pre-residency program in Skagway and post-residency program in Whitehorse that will be open to the general public. AIR is administered by Klondike Gold Rush NHP (National Park Service) and Chilkoot Trail National Historic Site (Parks Canada), with assistance from the Yukon Arts Centre and the Skagway Arts Council. The program entails a two week journey on the Chilkoot Trail following in the footsteps of the stampeders from Dyea, Alaska to Bennett Lake, British Columbia. Hikers on the Chilkoot Trail this summer will be invited to see the trail from the unique artistic perspective offered by the artist through engaging activities that explore and perhaps challenge ideas about landscape art. The AIR program aims to increase awareness of the Chilkoot Trail, both nationally and internationally, inspiring people to learn more about our national parklands. |
Did You Know?
The mystery of why these canvas boats were left behind at the Chilkoot summit of Klondike Gold Rush NHP, remains unsolved. One theory reports that it was too costly to pay the customs to take them over the border. Perhaps they were too flimsy for the rough waters of Bennett Lake?