Sept. 1st 
Sept. 3d 
Heavy showers hit us just before pitching camp. 
After conference with the Indians, last night, we decided 
to leave the Ashcroft Trail and head south-east, endeavor¬ 
ing to cross the range a little north of the head-waters of the 
Iskoot; thus traversing a section of country where, if we 
are fortunate in striking good weather, we shall have a fine 
chance of securing bear. While this route will be a great 
deal rougher, and entails crossing three complete mountain 
ranges, we shall reach our objective—the Kappan River—at 
about the same time as if 
following the Ashcroft Trail, 
and it will not be such mo¬ 
notonous traveling. 
Made only eleven miles 
to-day, descending over two 
thousand feet in that distance, 
and following a swift glacier 
stream, known to the Indians 
as “Sheep Creek.” It has 
been raining almost continu¬ 
ously, and while the country 
is not very rough, we made 
only fair time. 
Had quite a feast of ber¬ 
ries along the route, finding 
at different times, according 
to level attained, gooseber- 
ife •;$ ries, raspberries, currants and 
huckleberries. 
Made an early start, mov¬ 
ing up the Sheep Creek canon 
to timber-line, a rise of one thousand feet. Progress was slow, 
we passing over extremely rough country, and this amid a 
constant downpour of rain. During the course of the day 
we saw eleven goat on the side of the canon; but, weather and 
the inaccessibility of their location making good stalking im¬ 
possible, we did not attempt going after them. 
Our camp was pitched in a heavy rain; hence, it is a very 
wet one. Killed a porcupine en route, and have just enjoyed 
him for supper as stew. 
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