What Was It Like To Be In The Yukon Gold Rush
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Date: 2022-12-29
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CaffeineGeek
The California Highway Patrol (CHP) is tasked with enforcing who can enter and leave the state on some roads during the winter. Chain control checkpoints are setup on California highways crossing the Sierra Nevada Mountains (The Sierras. Most of the time, 4WD/AWD vehicles or those with snow tires will not be required to chain up. Under severe conditions, any vehicles without chains will be turned back. When chain controls are enforced, there are areas by the side of the road for vehicles to chain up. Those that do not know how to install chains can hire someone to do it for them.
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The California Highway Patrol (CHP) is tasked with enforcing who can enter and leave the state on some roads during the winter. Chain control checkpoints are setup on California highways crossing the Sierra Nevada Mountains (The Sierras. Most of the time, 4WD/AWD vehicles or those with snow tires will not be required to chain up. Under severe conditions, any vehicles without chains will be turned back. When chain controls are enforced, there are areas by the side of the road for vehicles to chain up. Those that do not know how to install chains can hire someone to do it for them.
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Rune
My great grandfather travelled to Alaska from Norway to participate in the gold rush. and he actually made it back home with enough gold for his son to spend it all on upgrading the family farm with the (at the time) biggest and fanciest barn in the whole district. It actually became an attraction that attracted people from miles around. Sadly my great grandfather ended up in a mental hospital and died there from pneumonia. It is said that the family kept a jar of gold dust for many years afterwards, until it ended up getting stolen, probably by some travelling salesman or something.
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My great grandfather travelled to Alaska from Norway to participate in the gold rush. and he actually made it back home with enough gold for his son to spend it all on upgrading the family farm with the (at the time) biggest and fanciest barn in the whole district. It actually became an attraction that attracted people from miles around. Sadly my great grandfather ended up in a mental hospital and died there from pneumonia. It is said that the family kept a jar of gold dust for many years afterwards, until it ended up getting stolen, probably by some travelling salesman or something.
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Kyle
I just canoed the Yukon river (Whitehorse to Carmacks) a couple of weeks ago with my brother. The weather wasn't always agreeable to say the least. Just looking at all the old cabins and sites along the river is amazing. It all just gave me an idea of the people back then would have went through. Our trip wasn't an easy one, but definitely way easier (due to modern amenities and the like) then what these people went through. Although I'd like to go back and do the route again someday, I think I'm gonna stick to car camping for the time being.
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I just canoed the Yukon river (Whitehorse to Carmacks) a couple of weeks ago with my brother. The weather wasn't always agreeable to say the least. Just looking at all the old cabins and sites along the river is amazing. It all just gave me an idea of the people back then would have went through. Our trip wasn't an easy one, but definitely way easier (due to modern amenities and the like) then what these people went through. Although I'd like to go back and do the route again someday, I think I'm gonna stick to car camping for the time being.
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Nope
Your dig at the CHP at 4: 40 was unfounded. 20 years ago I was driving back from Reno on I-80 and was stopped by the CHP for expired tags. I had burger wrappers from Burger King on the seat as I had loaded up on them on the outskirts of Reno. to cut the story short. The burger wrappers and unbeknownst stray slice of pickle on my chest didn't get me out of the ticket.
Makes me wonder if the outcome would've been different if I had donut instead of burger residue.
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Your dig at the CHP at 4: 40 was unfounded. 20 years ago I was driving back from Reno on I-80 and was stopped by the CHP for expired tags. I had burger wrappers from Burger King on the seat as I had loaded up on them on the outskirts of Reno. to cut the story short. The burger wrappers and unbeknownst stray slice of pickle on my chest didn't get me out of the ticket.
Makes me wonder if the outcome would've been different if I had donut instead of burger residue.
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PAUL
I am a gold miner and the answer is no! I am a gold miner because of the lifestyle not because I'm getting rich. Being able to live out in the world as God created it is my motivation. If I make about the same thing as your average store clerk, I consider myself successful. I fortunately do not love or crave money or power and that's what drove many of these people to endure unbelievable hardships in the search for gold.
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I am a gold miner and the answer is no! I am a gold miner because of the lifestyle not because I'm getting rich. Being able to live out in the world as God created it is my motivation. If I make about the same thing as your average store clerk, I consider myself successful. I fortunately do not love or crave money or power and that's what drove many of these people to endure unbelievable hardships in the search for gold.
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Ronnie
I think I still own one square inch of land in the Yukon Territory, and so does my brother. In the 50's. a TV show called Sgt. Preston of the Yukon', in cahoots with some brand of cereal, would issue them to kids who sent in enough box-tops. It came complete with an official-looking deed. Supposedly they conveyed actual ownership.
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I think I still own one square inch of land in the Yukon Territory, and so does my brother. In the 50's. a TV show called Sgt. Preston of the Yukon', in cahoots with some brand of cereal, would issue them to kids who sent in enough box-tops. It came complete with an official-looking deed. Supposedly they conveyed actual ownership.
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Jovan
If you're ever in Seattle, check out the Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park - Seattle Unit in Pioneer Square. It chronicles the role of Seattle in the gold rush. It is fascinating. Also, you should do an episode on Soapy Smith and Skagway during the gold rush.
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If you're ever in Seattle, check out the Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park - Seattle Unit in Pioneer Square. It chronicles the role of Seattle in the gold rush. It is fascinating. Also, you should do an episode on Soapy Smith and Skagway during the gold rush.
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Miss
No matter what anyone may say 19th century men and women of America were built different from the railway to gold mining to uprooting yourself from everything and everyone they knew not knowing if theyd survive the harsh realities that existed what a feat of amazement.
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No matter what anyone may say 19th century men and women of America were built different from the railway to gold mining to uprooting yourself from everything and everyone they knew not knowing if theyd survive the harsh realities that existed what a feat of amazement.
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Baron
00: 41 Yes.
It doesn't really matter what hills. Gold is everywhere, even your front yard. It's just that as a noble metal, it takes geologic processes to concentrate it to any point that you can even see (mercury and cyanide work, too. But don't do that)
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00: 41 Yes.
It doesn't really matter what hills. Gold is everywhere, even your front yard. It's just that as a noble metal, it takes geologic processes to concentrate it to any point that you can even see (mercury and cyanide work, too. But don't do that)
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Questfortruth
I live in the California gold rush town of Rough and Ready, CA and the local wisdom is that the people who made the most money from the gold rush were the people who sold shovels, pickaxes, and wheelbarrows! I'm guessing the same thing in the Klondike!
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I live in the California gold rush town of Rough and Ready, CA and the local wisdom is that the people who made the most money from the gold rush were the people who sold shovels, pickaxes, and wheelbarrows! I'm guessing the same thing in the Klondike!
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glen
Robert Henderson was not an asshole as your current biased opinion declares. His attitude towards Natives was the overwhelming opinions of the day. On the other hand, George Carmack was known as Lying George. A little more research will confirm this and more.
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Robert Henderson was not an asshole as your current biased opinion declares. His attitude towards Natives was the overwhelming opinions of the day. On the other hand, George Carmack was known as Lying George. A little more research will confirm this and more.
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education
When I saw the thumbnail and the title I somehow knew it was Weird History. I could hear his voice already LOL. Then, I clicked and realized I was correct. Great impressions youve had on our subconscious minds Weird History! LOL
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When I saw the thumbnail and the title I somehow knew it was Weird History. I could hear his voice already LOL. Then, I clicked and realized I was correct. Great impressions youve had on our subconscious minds Weird History! LOL
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SwiftyMcShifty
born and raised yukoner here. gold mining is still one of the biggest parts of our economy. the amount of people that still move up here to work the gold mines is crazy but its better money than it was back then
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born and raised yukoner here. gold mining is still one of the biggest parts of our economy. the amount of people that still move up here to work the gold mines is crazy but its better money than it was back then
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Erin
That was very interesting! I don't know if many people realize how enormously huge the Yukon Territory IS, and how FAR Dawson City is from, well. everything! I'm sure even now the Yukon area is still difficult to travel.
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That was very interesting! I don't know if many people realize how enormously huge the Yukon Territory IS, and how FAR Dawson City is from, well. everything! I'm sure even now the Yukon area is still difficult to travel.
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Valiantredneck
1: 32
You may wish to check you facts.
These natives lived and were born in Canada.
Not sure how that makes them Native Americans.
May wish to brush up on your history and geography there bub.
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1: 32
You may wish to check you facts.
These natives lived and were born in Canada.
Not sure how that makes them Native Americans.
May wish to brush up on your history and geography there bub.
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education
NOTEWORTHY (perhaps a future Weird History video): The Trump Hotel dynasty also started in/during the Yukon goldrush. A restaurant and 'private rooms for ladies' (for men) were conveniently made available.
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NOTEWORTHY (perhaps a future Weird History video): The Trump Hotel dynasty also started in/during the Yukon goldrush. A restaurant and 'private rooms for ladies' (for men) were conveniently made available.
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Rachel
History = His story. That's all out History is.
Think Reset.
How do you repopulate a Country? Tell folks there is Gold and they can improve their lives so they come. This is a story about Slavery.
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History = His story. That's all out History is.
Think Reset.
How do you repopulate a Country? Tell folks there is Gold and they can improve their lives so they come. This is a story about Slavery.
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knighthawk882
As a kid in school some of my favorite books were fictional stories of people braving the trip up for the Yukon gold rush. Jason's gold is one of the best. Jack London had some
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As a kid in school some of my favorite books were fictional stories of people braving the trip up for the Yukon gold rush. Jason's gold is one of the best. Jack London had some
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Kid
So the Canadian immigration required migrants to show proof of provisions to ensure none of them perish of starvation, cold or exposure.
So basically Canadians being nice as usual.
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So the Canadian immigration required migrants to show proof of provisions to ensure none of them perish of starvation, cold or exposure.
So basically Canadians being nice as usual.
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Proud
Great video
Topic suggestion: Colorado silver boom in Leadville 1879 - 1893
Horace & Baby Doe Tabor and Doc Holliday stories would make for a great Weird History video!
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Great video
Topic suggestion: Colorado silver boom in Leadville 1879 - 1893
Horace & Baby Doe Tabor and Doc Holliday stories would make for a great Weird History video!
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