Skagway is no longer taking her long winter’s nap!

McGillBecky — Sun, 05 May 2013 00:44:45 +0000

Tis Cruise Ship season! Today is Day 2 of our season, and town is a hoppin! Beyond Skagway has had our first tours of the season, as well. While there is still snow in the pass area, the roads are clear and we are rollin! We are looking forward to meeting you, when you arrive in Skagway!

Beyond Skagway Weddings

McGillBecky — Wed, 01 May 2013 20:38:07 +0000

Taken by Chugach Peaks Wedding Photographer

We are excited to be in the wedding planning business. Our backyards contain some of the most scenic vistas that the world has to offer.

This wedding took place on the way out to Dyea, only three miles “Beyond Skagway”.

Read our Beyond Skagway Wedding Menu, then call or email us to find out more info.

A Sneak Peek at the Pass

McGillBecky — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 21:58:39 +0000

It’s still frosty cold up over the pass here as we count down, three days until the first cruise ships of the summer!! Tagish Lake is still under the cover of ice, and as beautiful as ever!

Look! It’s a cruise ship!

McGillBecky — Thu, 18 Apr 2013 07:21:59 +0000

Yes, it is! And, it’s parked at the end of Broadway Ave. in Skagway, Alaska. But, don’t let it fool you… this is last year’s photo. Our first cruise ship doesn’t arrive until May 3rd. But, here, in mid April, the sleepy little town of Skagway, is waking from her long winter’s nap. There’s a stirring on Broadway, as folks get their shops ready for business. Me? I’m getting my vehicles ready too! We are all excited for you to get here!

Alaska Hwy April 1968

McGillBecky — Mon, 15 Apr 2013 18:22:06 +0000

45 years ago this month, our family journeyed to Alaska! Time does have a way of flying, doesn’t it? 12 year old me, is in the middle in the off white coat… surrounded by my family and the Mitchell family, who journeyed north with us. It was an epic adventure for all of us. Changed the way we looked at life. We bought nine acres on Chena Ridge, near Fairbanks, back when there were only a few cabins within a five mile radius of ours. No running water, but we did have electricity! It taught us much about life and it taught me a love for the wilderness, state of Alaska and the people who live here!

Black Bear Scratches!

McGillBecky — Tue, 09 Apr 2013 17:29:26 +0000

This black bear, just out of hibernation, grabbed this young evergreen, and began to scratch his back against it! I’ve only seen this happen, just after waking from their long winter’s nap! It must feel so good… This bear went from scratching against a guard railing, to a sign, then to this tree, looking for the best relief.

Think Spring!

McGillBecky — Thu, 04 Apr 2013 16:16:16 +0000

We are excited to see the snow melt begin in the mountains surrounding Skagway! It won’t be long now! By the time you come on your tour, going “Beyond Skagway”, you’ll see signs of spring thaw in the White’s Pass area, such as in the photo here. I promise, I won’t make you jump in the water tho!

Carcross Caribou on the run

McGillBecky — Fri, 29 Mar 2013 16:38:25 +0000

Carcross, a small town that we will see while on your 5-8- hour custom tour “Beyond Skagway”, was named after these beautiful animals, the caribou!

You see, long before man arrived in such large numbers, during the 1898 Klondike Gold Rush, caribou used Nares River that flows next to Carcross, for their crossing point to get to their summer alpine feeding and birthing grounds.

Back then, Carcross was called Caribou Crossing. It was shortened to Carcross when mail became confused with mail from another town of the same name. Caribou are still crossing to get to their summer grounds, just in smaller numbers and away from the town… You can see them along the Klondike Hwy this time of year, and again in the Fall.

Alaskan Cruises, Skagway Port!

McGillBecky — Thu, 28 Mar 2013 16:47:50 +0000

Nope, they have not arrived in Skagway yet! But, in only one month from now, the cruise ships will be departing from their docks, full of people, set on enjoying their vacation by seeing some of the most spectacular scenery in the world!

I am excited that you are considering a tour with us, “Beyond Skagway”! There are some beautiful places, as we drive further inland, along the Klondike Hwy! I hope for good weather and lots of wildlife sightings, but even if neither of those pan out, there are so many other positive things about your day, you’ll hardly notice that the two big ones didn’t happen for you!

Tagish Lake, Yukon Reflection

McGillBecky — Wed, 27 Mar 2013 20:29:47 +0000

This is one of my favorite photo opportunities, taken next to the Klondike Hwy, on our way to Emerald Lake. “My moma said there’d be days like this,” and I’m most certainly glad there are!!! We look forward to sharing many days like this with you, while on your tour with Beyond Skagway Tours!!!