mygt3walt Posted July 25, 2011 Share Posted July 25, 2011 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 ). 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 Quote Link to comment
mygt3walt Posted July 25, 2011 Author Share Posted July 25, 2011 Just check the weather forecast looks promising; Calgary http://www.theweathernetwork.com/fourteenday/caab0049/table?ref=tabs_14day_table Banff http://www.theweathernetwork.com/fourteenday/caab0016/table?ref=tabs_14day_table Lake Louise http://www.theweathernetwork.com/fourteenday/caab0187/table?ref=tabs_14day_table Columbia Icefield http://www.theweathernetwork.com/fourteenday/caab0173/table?ref=tabs_14day_table Quote Link to comment
Guest Faster_Than_Dad Posted July 25, 2011 Share Posted July 25, 2011 I'm looking forward to this one. Should be a great time again. Quote Link to comment
Fritz Posted July 26, 2011 Share Posted July 26, 2011 Andrew, anybody is faster than Dad Quote Link to comment
Guest ArcticOne Posted July 26, 2011 Share Posted July 26, 2011 Oh sooooo tempting, but will have to pass on this one. Time to spend a relaxing extra long weekend at home. Quote Link to comment
Mark Posted July 28, 2011 Share Posted July 28, 2011 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 Quote Link to comment
kjskier1011 Posted July 29, 2011 Share Posted July 29, 2011 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 Quote Link to comment
mygt3walt Posted July 29, 2011 Author Share Posted July 29, 2011 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. Walter Quote Link to comment
AmyS Posted July 31, 2011 Share Posted July 31, 2011 sorry we missed this run, gotta check this forum more often. Quote Link to comment
Fritz Posted July 31, 2011 Share Posted July 31, 2011 weather was great, they drive was awesome. We took the back roads via Rocky Mountain House back to Calgary Quote Link to comment
Guest Faster_Than_Dad Posted August 1, 2011 Share Posted August 1, 2011 It was a very nice scenic route. And I got some pretty good pictures too. Right Dad? hahaha Quote Link to comment
Caymanwalter Posted August 1, 2011 Share Posted August 1, 2011 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. Quote Link to comment
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