In 1898, an estimated 30,000 people launched about 7,000 watercraft into the headwaters of the Yukon River on their way to the gold creeks of the Klondike. Exploring the Upper Yukon River, Carmacks to Dawson City (Hancock $12.95) by Gus Karpes provides a mile-by-mile account of the voyages of these prospectors 100 years ago alongside up-to-date information for today's traveller. Camp sites, terrain, what to pack and where to start are all included. 0-88839-421-7

[BCBW WINTER 1998]