NPS/Shannon Millard Art is alive on the Chilkoot TrailIn previous years, the Yukon Arts Centre, Parks Canada, the Skagway Arts Council, and the National Park Service provide opportunities for established visual artists to pursue their work inspired by history and nature on the Chilkoot Trail. Artists hike the entire trail during a two week backpacking trip, spending one to three days at each campsite. They interact with hikers, create art, and share their experience. Chilkoot Trail Artists in Residence
Photo Gallery Chilkoot Trail Artists in Resi...7 Images See artwork produced by our past Chilkoot Trail Artists in Residence from their journeys along the Chilkoot Trail from Dyea, Alaska to Lake Bennett, Canada. Photo Gallery Images of the Chilkoot Trail f...23 Images Being a backcountry ranger on the Chilkoot Trail has its challenges such as spending the summer hiking 10+ miles a day, living in a remote setting 12 miles off the nearest road, and ensuring the safety of 2000+ recreational hikers! The intimate views the rangers get while working on the trail is one payback for all this hard work! These photos were taken by Backcountry Ranger Katie Unertl during the summer season of 2010. |
Last updated: August 7, 2024