Canada - Gold Rush - Dawson City Gold-seekers ascending the summit of Chilkoot Pass. The top of the trail rose sharply to an ice wall at a 35 degree angle. The last resting place was a flat ledge called 'The Scales' were packs were re-weighed and the rates went up to $1.00 per lb. Most packers carried 100lb but one Indian packer managed to carry a barrel on his back weighing 300lb. 1898 固opFoto