crossing, when we will be one hundred miles, in direct line 
from Telegraph Creek, although considerably further from 
the creek by the route we have come. 
Started at about half past nine, and by 5.30 this evening 
are camped on the opposite side of the river. Swam the Sept. 18th 
horses over, and transported our goods by means of a raft 
which we happened to find and which was built by two 
brothers, named McCornick, and their party, who had crossed 
the Kappan ahead of us. By use of this our heavy day’s work 
was lightened considerably. 
Heavy frosts last night. All the tent ropes, as well as Sept. 19th 
WE CROSSED THE SNOW LINE OVER A 
MOUNTAIN RANGE 
our socks, which had been hung up to dry, were frozen and 
had to be thawed out before the fire. 
A fine, clear day, this! Made a good start at 9 A. M., 
reaching our present camp at 3.30, without making a stop. 
Could see by tracks that the two McCornicks are still bound 
in the same direction which we are taking, but do not know 
whether they are heading for the caribou country we have 
in view, or not. The region is so large it will make no dif¬ 
ference, one way or another. What is more, they are mak¬ 
ing a short hunt only, and will be out much sooner than we. 
By the aid of glasses saw a cow-moose from camp. 
Spent the afternoon mending clothes, airing heads and 
skins, and attending to other camp duties. 
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