Coppermine River Trip-August 16th, 1975

Coppermine River Trip-August 16th, 1975

Another beautiful day. C.C. up at 6:00 - wadded to canyon - got many clear photos of caribou. Off at 10:00. saw caribou again - many photos. C.C. reported muskox - unconfirmed.

Lunch on island in first drop of sandstone R. then downstream thru more or less continuous rapids.  Ran 2nd long section of sandstone about 2' off left cliff face.

Stopped at eagles nest with 2 golden eagles. Saw several other eagles.

Camped at last big level of 25'/mile section.  Dot + Chuck upset.

Canyons all day!

11 miles.