six with a nice fat fellow, which we hung on a spit, roasting 
it before the open fire. 
Just now—bed-time—the skies look most encouraging for 
a fine day on the morrow. 
Packed and were on our way to cross Fog Mountain about 
7.40, our objective point being timber-line on the other side. 
Sept. 7th En route, passed the head-waters of the Iskoot. 
The weather was cloudy when we left, and on reaching a 
high altitude, a succession of what might aptly be termed 
April snow-showers, overtook us. The sun would be shining 
one moment; a miniature blizzard would completely envelop 
us the next. It was very cold on the mountain tops, and we 
packed over mile upon mile of perpetual snow, which held 
up under our weight, though making rather hard traveling for 
the horses. When, from time to time, the sun did appear, the 
panorama which unfolded was magnificent beyond what 
hunter’s pen should attempt to describe. 
Of game we saw a black fox, and, later, five black wolves. 
In endeavor to bring them within shooting distance Colbert 
called to the latter. In fact quite a “howling fest” occurred 
between the Indian and one wolf, who appeared to be spokes¬ 
man of the party. A deep corrie separating us, both parties 
appeared to invite the other to come across and visit. Neither 
accepted the invitation, and after perhaps ten minutes of sing¬ 
ing; the other Indian, Little, and I burst out laughing so 
heartily that the entire party broke up. 
Once we reached a lower altitude, the snow changed to 
hail, and again to good weather as we struck camp. All in 
all, it was a very enjoyable day. 
We have crossed from our present position to our next 
camping-place in about eight hours’ steady travel, which is 
really rather good time. 
Left camp about ten, and packed down to a lake, (name 
Sept. 8th unknown), which we must cross in order to reach the sheep 
ranges. Moved slowly on reaching the lower levels, where 
quite an abundance of blue berries was found, and spent some 
time eating these. Also saw some fresh bear signs, and, if 
we have favorable weather to-morrow, shall spend the day 
looking for bear. If, on the other hand, the weather disap¬ 
points, we shall push on. 
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