Alaska Gold Rush Diary

Chapter 199 Arrival in Hibernation Valley!

After cleaning up the battlefield, the group continued their journey towards Hibernation Valley.

The perilous battle they had just fought had not diminished their determination to find the treasure.

Without the courage and boldness, one is not qualified to become a treasure hunter.

Fortunately, the wolf pack retreated in time, and apart from the hound and Logan, no one else was harmed.

After that, they were not attacked again. The wolf pack seemed to be frightened and disappeared, even the howls that had been accompanying them stopped.

The group quickened their pace and crossed the mountain.

These days the days are short and the nights are long, and by the time they reached the mountainside, it was already dark.

They put on powerful headlamps and continued on, intending to reach the foot of the mountain in one go before setting up camp to rest.

Just then, a familiar wolf howl came from the mountaintop behind them.

"It seems they intend to block our retreat."

The wolves' initial goal was to drive them into the Hibernation Valley, something they had already guessed, so they weren't surprised.

And ahead of them lay Hibernation Valley.

It was now completely dark all around them, and they couldn't see what was ahead.

Ignoring what was behind them, they continued forward until they reached the foot of the mountain.

This was the longest day of travel, and with the added stress of a battle with the wolf pack, everyone was exhausted.

They found a flat spot and quickly set up camp.

When the campfire was lit, everyone slumped down beside it, not wanting to move an inch.

Although they were physically and mentally exhausted, everyone was very excited.

According to the map, they were already at the entrance to Hibernation Valley.

The 4000-ounce treasure trove of frozen tundra awaited them ahead.

At the current price of over $2500 per piece, this is worth $1000 million more than the treasure itself.

If divided equally, each person would receive nearly $170 million.

In America, that amount of money would be enough to live comfortably for the rest of one's life.

Before setting off, everyone agreed to give Bell the final right to distribute the treasure.

He was honest and kind, the most senior, and he was the one who found the clues to the treasure bit by bit, so no one disagreed with that.

Tonight's dinner is roasted wolf leg.

This was the first time Zhou Xin had ever eaten the meat of a purely carnivorous mammal.

The others were clearly eating wolf meat for the first time as well.

This was a completely new experience for everyone.

But this seems a bit cruel to Logan.

Fortunately, Logan didn't seem to care and remained unmoved, lying at Zhou Xin's feet.

Zhou Xin naturally dared not feed it wolf meat, but only fed it some dried meat.

I must say, the wolf meat tasted pretty good, with no unpleasant odor and a firm texture.

Having eaten and drunk their fill, and feeling quite warm from the heat, everyone was full of confidence for tomorrow's trip to Hibernation Valley.

Nothing unusual happened that night, and everyone slept soundly.

As dawn broke, everyone was finally able to see the scene ahead.

They were at the entrance to a canyon that looked as if a mountain had been cleaved open by a giant axe. The canyon was shrouded in mist, giving it an air of mystery.

Looking at this natural wonder, everyone felt a sense of awe.

There was no sign of wolves around; it was unclear whether they had gone elsewhere to forage or were lurking in the shadows observing them.

Even with wolves right in front of them, nothing could stop them from heading towards Hibernation Valley.

After breakfast, everyone eagerly set off for Hibernation Valley.

As soon as we entered the canyon, it became much darker all around.

Zhou Xin looked up and saw that the cliffs on both sides were straight up, and the sky above was only a line.

The canyon was also covered in snow, and trees were scarce.

The snow is thinner near the cliff face, and in some tunnels the cliff face is concave, forming dry, snow-free spaces.

After the initial excitement, everyone calmed down and became more vigilant.

This place is known as Hibernation Valley, where many brown and black bears gather to hibernate. If they are disturbed, people will find themselves in a dangerous situation with bears in front and wolves behind.

Therefore, if possible, they will try their best not to disturb the bear's sweet dreams.

The moment Zhou Xin saw the situation in Hibernation Valley, he immediately understood why the wolf pack wanted to drive them there.

They wanted to trap everyone in the canyon, making them hesitant to fire their guns.

If they fired, the wolf pack could easily retreat, while the bears would face the disturbed bears.

He was amazed by the cunning of the wolves.

However, this didn't surprise him too much, since he had already witnessed Logan's intelligence.

The group carefully made their way forward along the canyon, and soon they came across a cave at the bottom of a cliff.

Zhou Xin mustered his courage and peered into the cave.

The cave wasn't very deep, but it was kept dry inside.

Deep inside the cave, there was a dark, indistinct shape.

He stared intently and could see the outline of the object slowly undulating.

Because of his close contact with the brown bear, he wasn't particularly afraid.

But those behind him looking into the cave clearly showed expressions of fear on their faces.

The legend has been confirmed; bears do indeed hibernate here.

Everyone became more cautious, and at first they didn't even dare to breathe.

"It's okay, as long as we don't make too much noise, they shouldn't wake up."

Zhou Xin checked on Bartholomew several times after it hibernated, and even touched it, but Bartholomew was sleeping soundly and didn't react at all.

They continued walking, with Bell holding a yellowed map in his hand, looking at it as they went.

The canyon was very long, several kilometers long, and according to the map, the treasure was located in the middle of the canyon.

Along the way, they discovered several more caves, some of which were so deep that they couldn't see the end. Judging from the marks on the ground at the cave entrance, almost all of them were inhabited by bears.

This place is like a bear's habitat, where all the bears have abandoned their territorial instincts and sleep peacefully.

The wind in the valley was very strong, making it difficult for everyone to walk.

They all wore hoods, leaving only their eyes, noses, and mouths exposed; otherwise, the strong winds would have quickly frostbitten their faces.

Seeing his companion looking like a bank robber, Zhou Xin couldn't help but find it a little funny.

Just then, faint wolf howls came from behind and in front.

This time, no one seemed too surprised or shocked.

They knew that the wolf pack had chosen this place as the slaughterhouse to surround them from both sides, making them easy prey.

Having come this far, we can only move forward and find the treasure first.

The wolves were clearly still wary of them, only lingering at the valley entrance, occasionally letting out anxious howls, but did not pursue them into the valley.

After walking for a while, Bell suddenly stopped.