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02-06-2019, 04:30 PM #101Registered User
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https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/t...hain-up-routes
From the link:
"Designated Winter Tire & Chain-up Routes
Winter tires or chains are required on most routes in British Columbia from October 1 to March 31. For select highways, including mountain passes and rural routes in high snowfall areas, the date will be extended until April 30 to account for early-spring snowfall.
These routes are marked with regulatory signs posted on numbered and un-numbered highways throughout the province. We reserve the right to restrict travel at any time of the year depending on road conditions.
These signs are enforced by the police, ministry or other enforcement officials. Motorists who are not compliant may be turned away, and be subject to a fine.
Link to map showing where closure area could be extended to April 30:
https://www2.gov.bc.ca/assets/gov/dr...dfs/sirmap.pdf
So the hwy 1 9your route) from Sicamous through Revelstoke and over Rogers Pass are qualified to April 30
Also from same site:
High Mountain Passes Winter Tire Requirements
While M+S tires with 3.5 mm tread is the minimum requirement for winter driving in B.C. it is highly recommended that you use mountain snowflake tires and carry chains while driving high mountain passes like the Coquihalla and the Malahat or anywhere that severe winter conditions are likely to occur.
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02-06-2019, 07:16 PM #102Meadowskipping old fart
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Unfortunately, M+S tires with 3.5 mm tread are officially 'winter tires' in BC - and are probably what is on your rental. You could also take chains - but if conditions are bad enough for YOU to chain up you have to remember that you will be mixing with aggressively driven unchained transports and pickups. A better option would be to wait until conditions improve.
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02-06-2019, 07:24 PM #103
fine either way with tires.
end of april should be spring, but CAN be winter too. Bring touring gear. rent bikes if needed, Summer is banff is busy, so everything is still open and running 100%.
Its a really nice to to come as its warmer, long days, and still can be witner snow
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02-06-2019, 11:08 PM #104Registered User
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End of April or in to May it can feel like full blown winter at LL or SSV. It could also be warm, but 'bikini top' ski days are few and far between here.
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02-07-2019, 01:30 AM #105Registered User
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04-07-2019, 04:16 PM #106Perpetual Jong
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Going to Banff over Easter for a family ski trip. I’ve skied there before, but this will be the first time with kids.
Any suggestions for kid friendly (ages 7 and 10) non-skiing activities?
Also, what’s the best deal for lift tickets? I have Ikon, so I could just use the friends and family 25% discount at the hills, but I’m wondering if Costco or somewhere else has better pricing.
Finally, what are the chances I will regret bringing Brahmas and not a wider ski this time of year?
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04-07-2019, 08:50 PM #107
After a week in the backcountry, I'm in Lake Louise for a couple of days. Any tips, pointers, conditions report would be appreciated. I may come back later in the week in conditions look good for getting on to the ice field.
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04-08-2019, 07:52 AM #108
non skiing
https://www.banffadventures.com/
hike johnson lake (find hermets cabin)
tickets: 25% off is about the best. take the bus. have a beer after skiing or a nap on the way home
brahmas are fine: rent fatter if needed for pow day
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04-08-2019, 07:53 AM #109
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04-09-2019, 03:55 PM #110
Back in Canmore now.
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04-10-2019, 09:46 AM #111
My advice: Boot heaters, green wax, all of the clothing.
Make sure to get the sweet patch for skiing the "big 3" (big 2 medium 1)Its not that I suck at spelling, its that I just don't care
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04-10-2019, 02:09 PM #112
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04-10-2019, 02:29 PM #113
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04-23-2019, 01:41 PM #114
Planning to stop in Banff for 24-48 hours on the way to Golden... via Calgary flights, on Friday/Saturday.
Questions:
Most important:
- About half of our group has IKON and is stoked to ride lifts on touring gear for a day or two... the other half probably don't want to buy day tickets... somewhere close to central Banff to go for some "exercise" skinning (low avi risk, half day skin recommendation)?
Less important:
- Best grocery store for stocking up for a hut trip in Banff.... Nester's, or?... vs buy a week's worth of hut groceries in Golden?
- Somewhere to fill airbag canisters in Banff? Monod sports? Or?
We're thinking of staying at Juniper Hotel. Good views?
Recommendations of where to stay in Golden?"In the end, these things matter most: how well did you love? How fully did you live? How deeply did you let go?" - Buddha
"Come back alive, come back as friends, get to the top-in that order." -Mark Twight
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04-23-2019, 06:51 PM #115
I'm just a tourist, others will most likely have better info.
somewhere close to central Banff to go for some "exercise" skinning (low avi risk, half day skin recommendation)?
Best grocery store for stocking up for a hut trip in Banff.... Nester's, or?... vs buy a week's worth of hut groceries in Golden?
Somewhere to fill airbag canisters in Banff? Monod sports? Or?
Why Banff? There are some cool things to do but it is kind of a touristy party place . Sunshine is a sweet ski area. If you are in the area I'd try and see Lake Louise and ski there and also try and get up on the Icefields Parks way. Nothing wrong with Banff but if you have a couple of days, you have way more options that hanging out it town.
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04-23-2019, 09:46 PM #116Registered User
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Looks like were in for a POW filled weekend...go to the resort! If some are truly in for 'exercise skinning' then they could always go up the Sunshine ski out while the ones with Ikon 'hoot it up' in a pow filled Dive...and then meet for lunch.
I think Monods does refills but you better call first as they don't seem to list services on their website. Was riding bike with Matt his weekend, rad family and as big as Monods is, I like supporting them.
Fuck Juniper though, multiple reasons I won't support that place. Maybe get groceries at Sobey's in Canmore? With your American advantage, splurge on Chuck's (best ambience in Banff, grass fed tenderloin with the mac n' cheese, so delicious). Wolf's or Bear's Den in Golden for burgers (your choice of any animal, Wild Boar YUMMMM).
Mary's in Golden is the cheap go to although you could check out Kicking Horse River Lodge as well as it will probably be empty. Lake Louise Inn or even the Hostel in Louise as it'll probably be empty.
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04-24-2019, 09:51 AM #117
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04-24-2019, 10:10 AM #118
Thanks guys.
Called Monod sports and they confirmed able to refill Mammut canisters.
Sounds like Juniper (which I was choosing in part for the breakfast menu) is a better place to eat than to stay.
Is the Rimrock worth the uptick in price?
vs Fairmount?
vs. a 3-star place like Mount Royal Hotel?
We were thinking of splurging for one night possibly."In the end, these things matter most: how well did you love? How fully did you live? How deeply did you let go?" - Buddha
"Come back alive, come back as friends, get to the top-in that order." -Mark Twight
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04-24-2019, 10:45 AM #119Flachlandtiroler
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Avalanche Safety Solutions in Golden fills and rents Mammut canisters
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04-24-2019, 02:41 PM #120Registered User
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Fuck Juniper on both hotel AND restaurant, overpriced BS food by even Banff standards. Better to stay in town anyways so you can walk everywhere.
I would go cheap on hotel and splurge on dinners, such excellent food. It's worth strolling the Banff Springs (Fairmont) and sneaking into the pool.
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04-24-2019, 03:58 PM #121Registered User
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Mount Royal has a superb location for 'urban Banff' - haven't stayed there since they had a big fire, but I think it re-opened almost a year ago now (disregard older reviews). Personally, I wouldn't want to stay much further down the 'strip' than Banff Aspen Lodge - at that point I'd rather be in Lake Louise or go somewhere secluded like Storm Mountain Lodge.
I think rooms at the Banff and LL Fairmonts can be terrible value...they're only nice places to stay if you want to spend more money at their restaurants and other amenities. Not sure about rooms at RimRock - I'd probably stay somewhere more moderate and splurge on a kick-ass meal at the RimRock, though.
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04-24-2019, 08:38 PM #122Perpetual Jong
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Tourist perspective:
Rimrock is modern luxury, Fairmont Banff Springs is historical luxury (impressive building, smallish guest rooms), neither is near downtown (short drive or longish walk). Whether or not they are worth it depends on your priorities and finances. Banff Springs is considerably more expensive, so between the two I would say stay at Rimrock and visit Banff Springs, or stay at a mid-range hotel in central Banff and splurge on a nice meal as others have suggested. There should also be lots of condos available for cheap in Canmore this time of year if you prefer that.
If you are considering skinning up the Lake Louise or Sunshine ski outs for exercise, maybe Moraine Lake road (near LL, it's an xc ski trail in winter) or the actual Lake Louise (still frozen) would be more interesting.
I have an unregistered Sunshine Super Card with only the first day used if anybody wants it (for free).
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04-25-2019, 01:54 PM #123
[QUOTE}Avalanche Safety Solutions [/QUOTE]
closed on weekends at this time of year, but I did call Mountain Motor Sports (open 9-5 on Saturdays, closed Sundays) in town who does do it, 250-344-6100"In the end, these things matter most: how well did you love? How fully did you live? How deeply did you let go?" - Buddha
"Come back alive, come back as friends, get to the top-in that order." -Mark Twight
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04-25-2019, 01:55 PM #124"In the end, these things matter most: how well did you love? How fully did you live? How deeply did you let go?" - Buddha
"Come back alive, come back as friends, get to the top-in that order." -Mark Twight
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04-26-2019, 06:54 AM #125Registered User
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Mount Royal hotel post-recovery is much better than pre-fire. They killed their lounge, though, which I used to love. Great warm feel. Now an industrial sports lounge. Not at all special. If you want a kick ass meal, the Maple Leaf is very good as well, and pricey. Their game is awesome.
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