John Lane
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« on: February 11, 2016, 11:05:33 AM » |
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My wonderful wife Gina aka "Letsgo" has been awarded an all expenses vacation for 8 days in lovely Banff AB. We will be staying at the Fairmont Springs Hotel. It includes round trip air but we are going to ride, her organization is going to give us the money instead of tickets. She will be on her F6B and I will be on my Valk so we will be technically flying. Can't wait!!!  Bad news is it will be during Vahalla  |
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nogrey
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« Reply #1 on: February 11, 2016, 03:04:31 PM » |
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Wow! That is so awesome! You guys will have a great time. I've heard that area of Canada is absolutely breathtaking. What a way to see it! Take care.
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« Reply #2 on: February 11, 2016, 03:49:02 PM » |
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Beautiful hotel - looks like an old castle. Scenery is awesome. Did a little skiing there back in the day and I'm sure you will enjoy it
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gordonv
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« Reply #3 on: February 11, 2016, 07:38:21 PM » |
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Are you considering driving north on the Parkway to Jasper?
If so, there is a Toll. I forget how much we paid, but thinking $10 (Canadian) a bike. You should have any problem with your fuel, that gas station at the halfway point was 1.75x more expensive than any of the other stations.
Drive up to Jasper, and come back towards Hwy 5 and back down to Kamloops. Nice area. Did that back in June 2014.
How much time you taking for this trip?
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icandoitfaster
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« Reply #4 on: February 11, 2016, 08:42:25 PM » |
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Great old hotel, lovely little town all surrounded by spectacular scenery......win win!!!! You're going to love it!
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John Lane
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« Reply #5 on: February 12, 2016, 04:27:45 AM » |
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Are you considering driving north on the Parkway to Jasper?
If so, there is a Toll. I forget how much we paid, but thinking $10 (Canadian) a bike. You should have any problem with your fuel, that gas station at the halfway point was 1.75x more expensive than any of the other stations.
Drive up to Jasper, and come back towards Hwy 5 and back down to Kamloops. Nice area. Did that back in June 2014.
How much time you taking for this trip?
Hi Gordon We are taking at least an extra week. Our plan is to take hwy 3 across through Cranbrook and up to Banff up through Radium hotsprings. When we leave we are going up through Jasper then down to Cache Creek and eventually over to Whistler and down to Vancouver and home. Definitely going to make lots of side loops along the way. It is going to be AWESOME!!!! |
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John and Gina Lane
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Dusty
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« Reply #6 on: February 14, 2016, 11:29:20 AM » |
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John
You might want to look in to the Destinations Highways BC book. It has the best motorcycle roads in BC. Well worth the investment
Dusty
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icandoitfaster
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« Reply #7 on: February 14, 2016, 05:22:48 PM » |
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John, Dusty makes a good point. The number one motorcycle road in BC runs north from Creston up to Ainsworth Hot springs. The book will give you a good idea of what roads to try and take in while making your way up to Banff. You're going to see some amazing country!! http://www.destinationhighways.com/default.htmpaul |
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t-man403
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« Reply #9 on: March 20, 2016, 08:47:09 PM » |
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Check out this video........ I love where I live!! https://youtu.be/ThFCg0tBDckThe highway you see in it many times is the Highwood Pass (Hwy 40) thru Kananaskis. A must ride for you guys and If I'm here, I would be glad to ride it with you or if you have any questions feel free to make contact and maybe I can answer them for you! Banff Springs Hotel  |
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gordonv
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« Reply #10 on: May 27, 2016, 08:48:23 PM » |
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John, one think we didn't ask. When is/was this trip? Weather might have something to do with it.
See you at Valhalla?
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John Lane
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« Reply #11 on: May 29, 2016, 09:37:46 AM » |
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Hi Gordon
We are leaving June 18th and we be bringing rain gear of course. We will not be able to attend Valhalla since we will be up there.
John
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John and Gina Lane
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