In February 2015 we met a young family that was working a trapline near a lake in a very remote area of the Yukon…… we flew in to their camp and spent an afternoon snow-shoeing and learning a little bit about the trapper lifestyle. Here we are then with Megan, Brian and their 18-month-old daughter Tasin.
Today they live in Haines Junction, and we had a grand time getting together four and a half years later!
Tasin is now a lively and charming 6-year-old, who is looking forward to spending this coming winter at the trapline again.
Megan is an artist who creates incredible pieces from natural materials such as fur, leather and wool.
Her dad was an inventor/tinkerer who developed a land/water prototype that Henry tried to figure out how to adapt to flight…..
Brian recently became a guide at a nearby lodge. We spent 5 nights there, the first couple of days doing a little fishing…… very little unfortunately, as Megan was the only one to land any fish.
My fault that we caught virtually no fish! I missed this sign in the lodge breakfast room…
Henry got to chop some wood….. while a little woodland sprite appeared in the background!
As usual, a couple of canine encounters…… and a grizzly bear track!
Henry has a passion for geology, and wanted to try gold-panning. Brian formerly had gold fever, and was happy to show Henry the ropes. Some exciting ATV rides were necessary to access the sites!
No fish to speak of and no gold, but a lot of great fun. So very pleased that we contacted Brian and Megan and went out of our way to see them. Lesson in life – don’t ever hesitate to follow up with people you enjoy….. the payoff can be truly gratifying for all!
We will keep up with them and look forward to seeing where life takes them next.
Life will be taking us next to Whitehorse and then Winnipeg, where we will meet up with Henry’s family for a journey to Churchill and a remote lodge on Hudson Bay for a polar bear safari…….
Emerald Isle to the Norse Lands 