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Not much to do in Jasper centre ... and the problem is, Jasper is app. 4 hr away from Calgary. (to m ...
Catpiano 發表於 2010-4-8 12:36 PM

I don't think I can talk them out of going to Jasper. So might as well enjoy it there. (sit around and enjoy the view. I am really looking forward to the cabins!)

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回復 23# Catpiano
yeah, I will be driving. This trip turned out to be only 4 of us.
My bf and one of my friend can't come.
I am wondering if I should rent a standard size car or a van now...

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You guys ever been to Waterton?
It's in Southern alberta. I went there camping and saw lots of bears ...
zuesel 發表於 2010-4-9 01:29 PM

Waterton sounds wonderful! It's definately on my to go list. Since my bf can't go this time, we may plan a week long camping trip to the Rockies next year or so.

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回復 28# chankt
thank you for the tips!

where do they charge the entry fee? We plan to be in banff and lake louise the first day. Then banff -> jasper plus ice-field 2nd day and still deciding to stay in Jasper or in Banff on the 3rd. Wonder how much fee for the 3 days.

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Prepare PL and ND filter for your camera!!!!  ( CND is better )
Catpiano 發表於 2010-4-11 08:49 PM

can you give me more info on the filters? I need to get them before i go.. I don't even have the screen protector... or cleaning cloth...etc.

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oh....
Moraine Lake : Road closes any time from the beginning of October onwards and opens in late May.  Road is a cross-country ski trail in winter.

http://www.tripadvisor.com/Trave ... inter.Closures.html

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回復 33# Catpiano
Are Hoya CPL filter better or Tiffen? Opteka?

I have 2 kit lenses, should I get 2 CPL or set a step up ring?
Read that: 18-55 has a 52mm thread. the 55-300 has a 58mm thread

so I need to 4 filters in total for 2 lenses??

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回復 39# Catpiano

thank you!

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Almost time for the trip!! Things are coming into shape (roughly) and I finally got accomdation and car rental figured out (my first time using priceline... so wish me luck). Let me share some info the trip here. I will prob post some pictures and review after my trip.

Day 1, Sat
- early morning flight from Vancouver to Banff (arrive around 10:30 and pick up rental car)
- Calgary to Banff
- Banff Springs Hotel (Bow Valley Grill Brunch buffet do they have it on Sat??) and then walk around the hotel (castle)
- Sulphur Moutain Gondola
- Check in Hidden Ridge Resort (apartment style room for 4 with Kitchen)
- Hang out in Banff town and dinner (pick up items for breakfast, snack, drinks on the way)
- Back to hotel (hot tub/rest)

Day 2, Sun
- Get up early and eat breakfast in room
- Drive through Bow Valley Parkway to Lake Louise area
- Moraine Lake (dollar bill) if the road is open, if not skip this
- Lake Louise. Try to be there before all the tour groups arrive. Wonder around lake and the Chateau
- Lunch at Lake Louise area
- trails around lake louise or other possible easy to get to scenic sites (get info from tourist info centre on day 1)
- Drive back on Bow Valley Parkway (sunset for wildlife)
- Drop by Johnston Canyon if not too late (if Moraine lake road is closed, do this before heading to lake louise)
- Dinner in Banff (or BBQ at resort if allow to use)

Day 3, Mon
- 1 group check out, another group pick up lunch at WildFlour Bakery
- fill up gas then head to Peyto Lake
- ice-field parkway
- Columbia Ice-field in the afternoon + ice field centre
- check in (new delux suite at Patricia Lake Bungalows)
- Walk around Jasper Town. Take out or dine in dinner (North Face Pizza back hote room is my current plan)
- Back to cabin/bungalows area hope to see animals

Day 4, Tue
- Check out
- Breakfast and pickup lunch at Bear's Paw Bakery
- Mt. Edith Cavell + Athabasca Falls (picnic lunch somewhere)
- Drive back to Calgary Thro ice-field parkway
- Dinner in Calgary
- late night flight back to Vancouver

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Aiya .. I usually go to Spring hotel for bunch on Sun ..  I think they offer sat bunch too, check th ...
Catpiano 發表於 2010-4-26 12:20 PM

Yeah wish us luck on the weather. If weather is REALLY bad, we may have to stay in the car most of the time.
I make/eat breakfast in the hotel room/rental apartment often. It's easy, poach or boil eggs, toast, cereals, granola, yogurt, fruits, juice, coffee. ^_^
Since there are 4 of us, we can take turn using the bathroom and getting food ready.