The great Klondike Gold Rush began in 1896 and within two years, thousands of prospectors, speculators and people from countless walks of life descended on the Klondike from far and wide, seeking their fortunes.
Others climbed the famed Chilkoot Pass or Whi.
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Some miners came by steamer all the way up the Yukon River through Alaska from St.
Sternwheeled steamboats were essential modes of transportation for many of those who made the onerous journey in search of riches and adventure.
The great Klondike Gold Rush began in 1896 and within two years, thousands of prospectors, speculators and people from countless walks of life descended on the Klondike from far and wide, seeking their fortunes