[JONAT] Calgary sector
craig talbot
jonat@autox.team.net
Sun Apr 20 22:10:02 2003
This weekend I drove the mountain section of the route, and the map
should be changed to show taking highway 1A from Lake Louise to Banff.
It runs roughly parallel to the Trans Canada, but isn't as busy and you
are likely to see more wildlife. Yesterday I saw Elk and Mountain Sheep.
And Canadian Pacific's steam engine, but that's a different hobby!
The 1A road is more closed in, as the trees come right to the edge so
the views of the mountains can be a bit obstructed. However, there are
lots of pull off and scenic viewpoints, and you won't have a semi truck
sitting on your bumper trying to pass because you're busy looking at the
mountains.
I've sent an E mail to Barry (Okanagan Sector) to get his views on the
handoff location. Lake Louise is great for scenery, but the Chateau Lake
Louise is about the only accommodation and its big $$ in the summer. I'd
like to give participants the option of more moderately priced
accommodation.
Craig
92 VDP V12
64 E ots