Salmon Glacier Road
Salmon Glacier Road was once the main road up to the Granduc Mine, which closed in 1983 just a year after they filmed THE THING. They could only use the site for filming in Dec. of '81 as ploughs cleared the snow several times daily for the mining trucks. The site can no longer be accessed in the winter months, and is now used in the summer months by tourists to access the Salmon Glacier Lookout (and Outpost #31). CAUTION CAREFUL DRIVING IS ESSENTIAL ON THE SALMON GLACIER ROAD • Dusty conditions and narrow sections are common, so be extremely careful when slowing, stopping or meeting oncoming traffic. • Slow down when road is wet, snowy or muddy or if visibility is reduced. • If driving conditions are poor, wait awhile for them to improve - or plan another activity in the Stewart / Hyder area. • Use of seatbelts is mandatory in both British Columbia and Alaska • Large motorhomes and trailers are not recommended on the road. • The road beyond the Summit Viewpoint (Stop 14), to the Granduc property, is not maintained. USE AT YOUR OWN RISK. (The Outpost lies just past this point...) •Canada Customs: As the Salmon Glacier Self Guided Auto Tour takes you across the Canada - United States boundary all individuals must stop and report at the Canada Customs Office, located between Stewart and Hyder, upon their return to Canada. • Weather Warning: Be prepared for fast, changeable weather conditions, especially in alpine areas (it can snow in summer at higher elevations). • Mining Properties: Many of the mining remains are on private property and may be dangerous Stay out of old shafts and do not vandalize any of the areas. Enjoy what you see, take only pictures and leave any artifacts for others to ‘discover’. Obey posted signs on mining properties.
Salmon Glacier Road was once the main road up to the Granduc Mine, which closed in 1983 just a year after they filmed THE THING. They could only use the site for filming in Dec. of '81 as ploughs cleared the snow several times daily for the mining trucks. The site can no longer be accessed in the winter months, and is now used in the summer months by tourists to access the Salmon Glacier Lookout (and Outpost #31). CAUTION CAREFUL DRIVING IS ESSENTIAL ON THE SALMON GLACIER ROAD • Dusty conditions and narrow sections are common, so be extremely careful when slowing, stopping or meeting oncoming traffic. • Slow down when road is wet, snowy or muddy or if visibility is reduced. • If driving conditions are poor, wait awhile for them to improve - or plan another activity in the Stewart / Hyder area. • Use of seatbelts is mandatory in both British Columbia and Alaska • Large motorhomes and trailers are not recommended on the road. • The road beyond the Summit Viewpoint (Stop 14), to the Granduc property, is not maintained. USE AT YOUR OWN RISK. (The Outpost lies just past this point...) •Canada Customs: As the Salmon Glacier Self Guided Auto Tour takes you across the Canada - United States boundary all individuals must stop and report at the Canada Customs Office, located between Stewart and Hyder, upon their return to Canada. • Weather Warning: Be prepared for fast, changeable weather conditions, especially in alpine areas (it can snow in summer at higher elevations). • Mining Properties: Many of the mining remains are on private property and may be dangerous Stay out of old shafts and do not vandalize any of the areas. Enjoy what you see, take only pictures and leave any artifacts for others to ‘discover’. Obey posted signs on mining properties.