Yukon

Fire” “Pride is spiritual cancer: it eats up every possibility of love, contentment, or even common sense” –C.S. Lewis. In the story, “To Build a Fire,” a man displays a lot of pride in his abilities to survive the severe cold climate across the Yukon wilderness. With this sense of arrogance, the man seems to do everything in his will throughout the journey to successfully master the inclement weather in which ultimately was a fatal mistake before the man even began the travel. Pride goes…

years. They typically have black, brown, and tan hair, sometimes with spots. Beagles are a small structured dog with floppy ears and a long tail. They can be very intelligent, but also stubborn. Beagles would have a hard time surviving in the icy Yukon because of what they were bred for, their characteristics, and their high maintenance. Since beagles were bred for hunting, they wouldn't have the characteristics of a sled dog. Sled dogs are trained to pull sleds in the Arctic regions. "Although…

name with its Chevrolet counterpart for nearly 65 years, the GMC Suburban was renamed the GMC Yukon XL in 2000. This SUV is similar to the current Chevrolet Suburban. Like the short wheelbase GMC Yukon, the Yukon XL is based on the same boxed frame underpinning GM’s full-size pickup trucks, including the GMC Sierra 2500HD. 2015 to Present: GMC Yukon XL Fully redesigned for 2015, the third generation GMC Yukon XL offers seating for up to nine and is available in SLE, SLT and Denali editions.…

The Yukon. Where only the strongest and smartest will survive. The American Eskimo, or Eskie, is a type of Spitz that is originally a companion dog but has the competency to survive in harsh climates. Climates with rigid weather ranging from 36.1 C. to -60 C. The Eskie would suit life in Yukon, Alaska because of its qualities and characteristics, although some may argue that the American Eskimo would not survive. First, the American Eskimo has a plethora of qualities that would help it…

displays wealth and abundance. Looking back at the 1800’s it is definitely remarkable to notice the extravagant development in the usage of gold. The Klondike Gold Rush was an exceptional consequential event in history. The pursuit of gold in the Yukon evoked in 1874 with the arrival of prospectors. Amidst them were Arthur Harper, Al Mayo and Jack Mcquesten. The three men became traders because they could not make a living as prospectors at the time. These men enlivened, advertised and then…

frosty Yukon with dogs and sleds, or just yourself in below seventy-five degree weather sounds pretty similar, right? Yes, it does however, they can also be complete opposites. The Call of the Wild by Jack London is about a dog and his journies through the Yukon during the gold rush as a sled dog. The main character, Buck, faces many struggles and difficulties along with many victories and successes. To Build a Fire, also written by Jack London is about a man who is brand new to the Yukon, who…

Parry Big Idea Part 2: First Peoples of the Klondike Gold Rush, the Tr'ondek Hwech'in The Tr'ondek Hwech'in were the first peoples to occupy the valley at the confluence of the Klondike and Yukon Rivers, now known as Dawson City. This area is known as being the centre of the Klondike Gold Rush of 1896, and to this day is subjected to vast amounts of mining, gold…

he is not considered just an ordinary house dog, but a companion to Judge Miller and his family. He even considers himself to be king over all of Judge Miller's land. But, after he is kidnapped by Manuel and sold to strange men, he arrives in the Yukon Territory. Based on his personality,…

life until his untimely end in Alaska. London’s To Build a Fire tells of an inexperienced man who ventures into the Yukon accompanied only by his dog. Chris/Alex shares characteristics with the man in To Build a Fire. Also, the experiences of the two men are similar. They are both in the wilderness and are newcomers to the areas they are in. It was the man’s first winter in the Yukon, and Alex’s first experience in an area so wild and remote. Another fact that cannot be overlooked is Alex’s…

When gold was sighted the Klondike Gold Rush Started. It unfolded in the Yukon and Alaska as a brief but amazing adventure, which has harnessed the imagination of people around the world ever since. The Klondike was a big hordes of people coming down to mine for gold. By a guess about 100,000 people wanted to make it to the Klondike hotspots to mine for gold, but only about 30,000 to 40,000 actually made it. Many other lost their lives on the way. The gold rush formed the uprising for the…