Roadhouse Stop #09 - Sheep Mountain Traditional Cache
Roadhouse Stop #09 - Sheep Mountain
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This is the 9th in a series of caches dedicated to the Alaskan Roadhouse. The cache is placed near BUT NOT ON the power boxes. Please respect the current owners of this still functioning roadhouse.
In the late 19th century and the first half of the 20th century, roadhouses were integral stops in the travel plans of many who were moving about the territory whether delivering mail, supplies, mining, logging, or trapping.
Roadhouses were often spaced at a day’s pace along a waterway, railroad, or overland trail system. Many died out as trails were upgraded to roads, as the gold rush died, as dogsleds were replaced by mechanical means of transportation such as skidoos and cars.
Other roadhouses came into being as new highways were built in response to WWII and many remain today, changing with the times and still serving up Alaskan hospitality – offering a place to catch a bite to eat and to rest.
Sheep Mountain Lodge was built in 1946, just as the Army Corps of Engineers finished building the Glenn Highway. Located at the base of Sheep Mountain, look for Dall Sheep on its upper slopes while you hike, bike, or ski the 20km of trails.
In the spring, the Audobon Society hosts a Hawkwatch event, at a nearby turnout, setting up viewing scopes to look for the returning raptors.
During the summer, the Fireweed 400 Bicycle Road Race starts here and cyclists pedal roundtrip to Valdez. In past years, you may have watched or participated in the Sheep Mountain 150 Sled Dog Race or noticed the sleddogs on the property.
This year is the first Sheep Mountain 150 Bike Race - an ultramarathon WINTER ride on December 12, 2010.
A special thanks to Zach and Anjanette, the current owners, who have given permission for placement of the cache.
CONGRATULATIONS cavyguy on the FTF!
Additional Hints
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