Khel Dëk

Khel Dëk, the Sixtymile River, flows through the forested country of the upper Yukon. Its Hän name means “Packsack River.” This is part of the traditional territory of the Tr’ondëk Hwëch’in, whose camps stood at the river mouth and whose routes crossed the surrounding country. The Fortymile caribou herd ranges through this region, providing an important source of food and materials for people who know its seasonal movements. The Sixtymile joins a network of rivers and paths that connect the upper Yukon with the interior hills.