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Columbia ice fields day trip Saturday July 30


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The Porsche family is going to the Columbia Icefields on Saturday July 30, for some ice aged fun, anyone is welcome to join us. This drive is very scenic and will take approximately 3 hours one way plus stops

 

Planning is as follows;

 

We will be leaving from the Jumping pond Petro Canada at 9AM Sharp (Off Highway 1 and 22) http://www.petro-canada.ca/en/locations/4085.aspx?MODE=DTS&ID=85527

 

A stop in lower louise for a quick drink and rest stop (yes code yellows :D). http://www.petro-canada.ca/en/locations/4085.aspx?MODE=DTS&ID=2743

 

Stop at the Saskatchewan crossing for lunch - cafeteria style lunch

http://www.thecrossingresort.com/menus.html

 

Then the short jaunt to the Ice Field for some Ice aged fun

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XFQAsh7eF_M

 

Optional: Snow coaches are available the rates are below

http://www.explorerockies.com/columbia-icefield/hours-rates.aspx a short hike is also accessible

 

If so requested a dinner arrangement can be made for Canmore on the way home, depending on the group.

 

Remember you will need a park pass or day ticket to drive the Parkway

 

See you all there

 

Walter

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Hi Walter

We checked our social calendar and realized we committed ourselves to a family barbeque in the Strathmore feedlot belt. We're sad that we will miss this trip but are still looking forward to a drive to Drumheller in the near future.

Mark and Yvette

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kjskier1011

Walter my wife and I are going to try and make this one. Is anyone taking the snow coach option? If so do we need reservations? We have never been up there so not sure what to expect as we are new to Alberta.

Kevin & Lisa Lohr

2004 Boxster S

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Hi Kevin

 

I do not think any reservation for the snow coach is required, in the past you purchased a ticket in the vistor center and away you went.

 

It is a very scenic area and the drive is quite breath taking, I am sure you and your wife will enjoy it. :D

 

Walter

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Caymanwalter
This was a very nice day, nice to meet Kevin and Lisa. We have a great day of Cruising, Socializing and viewing the spenders that are in our own back yard.

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