Linda's Skagway day

Some snaps from the morning train ride. 

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Grizzly Falls zip lining

I've been dreaming of this for months. Not only was the Ziplining an absolute buzz, the surroundings were breath taking. Although I had been assured there were no steps or slopes other than the steps into the all terrain vehicle, this was not exactly true.  Post-surgery knees were not impressed.  

A short walk up a windy gravel path was my first challenge.  Then I realised that for each of the eleven zip lines I would need to get up and down a three step stool/ladder, pretty much hands free.  This was a bit more of a challenge as since surgery and subsequent problems, I have been relying pretty heavily (yes, ha ha) on handrails to take some of the weight and provide support. The old knees and quads certainly got a work out, but I couldn't forego the experience.  Although I was always "thethered" safely, the degree of difficulty was increased by being on a somewhat flexible structure which moved with the various jumps and landings, and knowing that I was a wee way off the ground. 

I resisted all entreaties to try somersaults, backflips and tricks and survived pretty much in one piece and totally exhilarated. 

 

Rehydrated with a couple of Spruce Tip Blonde Ales "holding scurvy at bay for centuries" at Skagway Brewing. 

Reviews assured me the hand picked Sitka Spruce tree tips add a crisp kick to its creamy, slightly sticky body and floral zest to the fruit and spice flavor.  Amen.