We have now biked from Haines to Kluane National Park in the Yukon, right next to Canada's highest peak, the Yukon's largest lake and the highest density of Grizzlies in the world. We are really enjoying the biking and the mountain views are just awe inspiring. Every day new snow covered mountains with glaciers come into and out of view as we ride. We saw 4 grizzlies yesterday, all of which were too close for comfort. One walked by our picnic pavilion as we were eating dinner and we didn't even notice it until someone yelled "bear" and we looked up and it was 10ft away from the pavilion! When I made noise he looked straight at me! Another one, Chels would have hit if she didn't brake as it crossed the road! Two others were on the shoulder so we crossed to the other side of the road and snuck by. It seems scary but they could are less about us, they just want to eat flowers and grass. The weather has been great and we have had a tailwind pushing us the entire way.
Jacob and Chelsey, Great to meet you at the Talbot Arm Restaurant where you two joined us until our lunch came. We will look for you as we continue our own journey in Alaska. We made it to Fairbanks today and will be here a few days before we head south to Valdez. Take care and best wishes, Donna and Mike
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