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Re: Boon docking Near Lake Louise in Banff NP
They do have sights at Lake Louise that are first come first serve, not all are reservable. Also about 25kms north of Lake Louise is Mosquito Creek campground which is a non service, first come first serve campground that would have some spots for a 30 ft camper.775Views0likes0CommentsRe: Osoyoos to Kamloops ; best route please ?
If you are towing heavy and it is hot out you may want to stay away from the Coquihalla (Hwy 5 and its Merrit connector). There are some long grades on the Merrit connector. Going through Kelowna and Vernon would be your best bet if you are looking for the flattest towing. Definitely not the quickest as you will be slowed down because of going through Kelowna, Vernon and the two lane highway north of Vernon to 97 to Kamloops. More tourist attractions going through Kelowna, Vernon and 97 as well.770Views0likes0CommentsRe: Tonneau Bakflip F1 vs Undercover Flex
I had a Bakflip G2 on my short box Chev. I liked the Bakflip 'cause of it having four panels which is sturdier and easier to take on and off which I had to do from time to time. I wasn't to crazy about it touching the cab when it was fully lifted up so I took it off when I was using it to move my quad around. I now have a Undercover Flex on my short box Ford and it has only three panels which makes it flimsy when opening it up and taking it on and off. It doesn't touch the cab when fully opened, but I don't trust the supports as they look like they would break easily. The Flex cost me $175 Cdn less than a new Bakflip G2 so I went for it because of price savings.337Views0likes0CommentsRe: Trip from Calgary, AB to Alaska
davidcc wrote: We have reservations at the Spring Hill RV Park in Cochran and have tickets to two rodeo days and Blake Shelton and Miranda Lambert. I will probably get tickets to another rodeo day and then just walk around the park and take in free events for a couple of days. We were in Calgary last year and parked the RV at Calgary West Campground but did not have a good experience there. Thanks for all the responses about the roads and things to prepare for. I did not know about the Milepost book but will get one because I was concerned about the road conditions. I really appreciate all the help and any thoughts about things to do and see in Alaska would be appreciated David You will enjoy Spring Lake in Cochrane. We have been there a few times and have had good experiences there. I would suggest going from Calgary to Banff then on to Jasper. If you can't get into one of the full service campgrounds there is always the overflows by Lake Louise and Columbia Icefields on your way to Jasper. From there its a toss up as which way to go to Alaska. I have gone both ways (Jasper/Prince George/Dawson Creek)(Jasper/Grande Cache/Grande Prairie). I like the Jasper/PG/DC route because you go through the mountains where as the Jasper/GC/GP route goes around the mountains and not as nice and the road between Hinton and Grande Cache is narrow in spots and a bit rough.441Views0likes0CommentsRe: Remdies for Bugs & Bears
lonnie4801 wrote: Swat the bugs; don't swat the bears. On one of our crossings, and there have been many, one of the customs officers asked my what I was going to do about protection against bears since I had told him I didn't have any bear spray. My answer, "stay away from them". I agree with your logic on bears...just stay away. Don't be like those idiotic tourists that feel the need to get off the tour busses or rental cars and see how close they can get a bear or worse yet...feed it food. And you don't need to go very far in the back woods to find wildlife in Canada. Be careful around your campground in the parks as there always wildlife roaming the campgrounds. Welcome to Canada!399Views0likes0CommentsRe: Utah, S. East or S. West
We were in both areas last September. As for hiking I would go to Bryce and Zion. Angels Landing in Zion is truly remarkable if you are not afraid of heights. YouTube it before you go. The Narrows hike is unique as well as your trail is water. Also Bryce at dawn/dusk is truly incredible if you are into low light photography. As for Moab...I really like Moab!! I like driving quads, sidexsides and 4x4's and is a true destination for that type of person. Also the mountain biking is absolutely epic. There is hiking here for sure in Canyonlands and Arches but Zion and Bryce is better for variety of hikes and what you will see.118Views0likes0CommentsRe: Glacier-How many days on each side
rexlion wrote: Don't miss the hike to Avalanche Lake. It's uphill to the lake and downhill going back, btw. Take your camera. I agree on Avalanche Lake. Really worth it. If you make it to Waterton and have a full day check out Crypt Lake hike. Not your average easy hike, but it is a awesome hike.447Views0likes0Comments
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