Alaska Cruise: Day Five - Skagway

I'd have to say that Skagway was my favorite Alaskan port.  The quaint little town was nestled at the base of majestic mountain scenery and was rich in history of the by-gone gold rush days.  Joel and I were initially reluctant to do the highly recommended White Pass Railway, because of a bad experience with another snow train excursion years ago, but we are so glad we did!  We chose the excursion option that involved a bus trip up to Fraser, British Columbia, where we boarded a 3/4 gauge train and rode down the mountains to Skagway. The landscape was breathtaking!  Joel spent almost the entire trip on the train's "front porch" so he could capture all the beauty.    

At a scenic point on our way up to White Pass

Boarding the White Pass Railway

Headed down the mountains

Joel in Skagway in front of a huge snow blower