stickman007 Posted May 28, 2023 Share Posted May 28, 2023 Here's a more detail itinerary - subject to change. Please message or txt me if you have suggestions or is offended somehow. You WILL need a park pass to get anywhere passed Canmore and into Jasper. They are just over $20/car per day. Eating out is extremely expensive nowadays, if there's interests, we could probably do a picnic somewhere instead or just opt out eating the restaurants is also good. Miette Hot Springs have also raised their prices! Its more than double than what it was before - its $16.50+tax/person! Day 1 (Jun 16th) Friday: 6pm - The Drake, Canmore, for dinner meet and greet. We can decide where to hang out after dinner. Maybe go for a Beaver Tail, ice cream or coffee? Day 2 (Jun 17th) Saturday: 8am - Chez Francois Restaurant, Canmore for breakfast. 9:30am - Fill up and meet up for those having breakfast else where. From Canmore to Jasper is 309km + sign seeing - Sask Crossing may not have diesel and they're crazy expensive to fill up there anyways. Heading up to Saskatchewan River Crossings - we will stop along the way for sigh seeing and maybe get some good group shots. 11:30am - Saskatchewan River Crossing. There's a canteen/gift shop there for snacks if anyone wants something. 12:15pm - Back on hwy 93 going North. 1:15pm - Athabasca Glaciers. We can do a short hike there to the base of the glacier - I believe it's a 2km hike from the parking lot. Bring hiking shoes, its a rocky trail. 3:00pm - Back on hwy 93 going North. 3:45pm - Sunwapta Falls. There's another canteen/gift shop there. 4:15pm - Athabasca Falls. Very beautiful place again - short hike or just hang around the falls. 5:45pm - Back on hwy 93 going North. 6:30pm - Jasper for dinner. TBD (any suggestions? I personally Formosa Pizza, L&W, Canadian Brewery, Earls...please respond to the thread and I'll update as we decide 8:30pm - Heading out to Hinton for the evening for those staying there. Day 3 (Jun18th) Sunday: 8am - Breakfast at Timmies in Hinton. 9am - Heading back into Jasper. 10am - Meet up at Maligne Canyon Trail 1pm - Back in Jasper for Lunch. TBD again. 2pm - Heading back to Edmonton from Jasper, but... 3:30pm - Some maybe interested in going to the Miette Hotsprings 6:00pm - Heading to Hinton for a quick supper. TBA. After supper, rally officially ends Attendees so far that's confirmed: 1) Izzy and Alex (Stickman007) - Sat/Sun 2) Robin (Iratama) 3) Jason and Ashley (Avenger95) 4) Jeff and Shannon (WhiteyJr) 5) Andrew and dog (Aj12) 6) Jonathan and kid (YEGSmartie) - Sat/Sun 7) Carlson and Becky (Carlson) 😎 Cerina and Ben 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iratama Posted May 30, 2023 Share Posted May 30, 2023 It all sounds great! I appreciate the time and effort you’ve put into planning and am looking forward to meeting everyone! 😃. Thanks so much! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hellomello Posted May 31, 2023 Share Posted May 31, 2023 Not sure I can pull this off with three young kids. If you guys end up going for a cruise around Edmonton and making it into an event please let me know. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iratama Posted May 31, 2023 Share Posted May 31, 2023 I’m thinking of setting up a meet and greet with a new smart owner in St.Albert at her ice cream shop. Details to come and I hope you’ll be able to come. 😃 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iratama Posted June 6, 2023 Share Posted June 6, 2023 Hi Everyone, I was soo excited to go on this year’s trip, but I’ve been called in for a surgery I’ve been waiting for and won’t be able to join you. 😞 I hope everyone has an excellent time! I’ll be thinking of you all and hope to see some great pictures 🤗 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stickman007 Posted June 7, 2023 Author Share Posted June 7, 2023 I have bad news too. Due to unforeseen issues that came up, Alex and I will have to skip out on the Friday meet up. We will meet you guys on route somewhere on Hwy93 on Saturday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avenge95 Posted June 7, 2023 Share Posted June 7, 2023 19 hours ago, Iratama said: Hi Everyone, I was soo excited to go on this year’s trip, but I’ve been called in for a surgery I’ve been waiting for and won’t be able to join you. 😞 I hope everyone has an excellent time! I’ll be thinking of you all and hope to see some great pictures 🤗 That's too bad :-( hope the surgery goes well. Hope you can set up a St. Albert meet one evening so some of us can get together! 13 hours ago, stickman007 said: I have bad news too. Due to unforeseen issues that came up, Alex and I will have to skip out on the Friday meet up. We will meet you guys on route somewhere on Hwy93 on Saturday. Bummer. We will try and not have too much fun Friday then, lol (No promises) I'll keep in touch Saturday to let you know where we are at throughout the day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeT Posted June 8, 2023 Share Posted June 8, 2023 On 6/6/2023 at 0:48 PM, Iratama said: Hi Everyone, I was soo excited to go on this year’s trip, but I’ve been called in for a surgery I’ve been waiting for and won’t be able to join you. 😞 I hope everyone has an excellent time! I’ll be thinking of you all and hope to see some great pictures 🤗 Best wishes. Just got out of surgery (gallbladder) two days ago myself! One of these years we will make it to an Alberta event.... 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avenge95 Posted June 12, 2023 Share Posted June 12, 2023 Hi everyone, We may have to adjust our plans this weekend for the rally as Highway 16 is currently closed, and Edson is evacuated due to a very large wildfire. It does look like rain is in the forecast for mid week, and the temps are supposed to cool off a little. So conditions should improve. Just something to keep an eye on as the weekend gets closer. Looking forward to seeing everyone! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Willys Posted June 14, 2023 Share Posted June 14, 2023 You guys need to venture further north, Dawson City has ZERO fires and the forecast is GREAT!!!! lol.... Have a safe meet and drive....I drove through a bad fire zone on my way up.....it took me a few minutes to understand why so many vehicles were coming towards me....? DOH...... They were being evacuated due to a big fire. The smoke was so thick you could only see maybe 10 cars in front of you. Again stay safe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avenge95 Posted June 14, 2023 Share Posted June 14, 2023 Update on the wildfire situation. Edson is going to remain evacuated still, with no ETA on when anyone will be allowed back. Yellowhead county north of Highway 16 will be allowed back tonight after 6:00pm No word on when Highway 16 will re-open. My wife and I's original plan was to have dinner in Jasper with everyone Saturday night, and then head straight home after. We could still do that, there are a couple of detour routes to get home from Jasper. 1. Take Highway 16 east to Highway 40 South, then east on gravel to Robb. Continuing zigzagging east and north (mostly gravel) until you can get back onto Highway 16 where it's open - Not Ideal :-( 2. Take Highway 16 east to Highway 40 North, go alllllll the way to Grande Prairie, then east on Highway 43 back to Edmonton area, about a 8 hour detour. Even less than Ideal, Not doing this at all. 3. Backtrack to Saskatchewan Crossing and take the David Thompson highway to Rocky Mountain House, then North. This only adds about 100km from option 1, and is a much nicer scenic drive. Paved all the way. Going to be doing this. :-) Now this could all change still between now and Saturday, and I think some of you are staying in either Jasper or Hinton Saturday night. *Fingers Crossed* the highway is back open by Saturday, and we will have no issues. See you all at the Drake in Canmore Friday @ 6:00pm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhiteyJr Posted June 14, 2023 Share Posted June 14, 2023 Izzy and I were talking today and I think we're both going to opt for the Sask River Crossing route home as well (if 16 is still closed). I'll be heading that way first thing Sunday morning if 16 is still closed. I'm hoping the rain tonight and on Sat will help knock that fire down a bit. I just called The Drake and confirmed our reservation, so looking forward to seeing you all then! Jeff 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avenge95 Posted June 15, 2023 Share Posted June 15, 2023 Highway 16 is back OPEN Under a travel advisory, but it is open to traffic. And if Edson got any sort of rain that we got here last night things should only improve with the fires. Looks like we will be ok for Saturday! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhiteyJr Posted June 15, 2023 Share Posted June 15, 2023 Whoo hoo! Looks like it might be a bit of a soggy weekend, but that's OK if it helps with those fires. I'll probably be at The Drake a few mins before 6 tomorrow. The reservation is under the name "Jeff". 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avenge95 Posted June 15, 2023 Share Posted June 15, 2023 Just incase anyone is wondering, I was planning on setting up Whatsapp with the group while at dinner Friday. I will add Izzy and Jonathan once it's set up so they can be in touch with us Saturday. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carson Posted June 16, 2023 Share Posted June 16, 2023 Hello everyone, Well, it is with much sorrow that myself and Becky can't make the rally this year. Our daughter caught the flu earlier this week and is having a pretty tough time. Becky is taking her to the doctor today and decided that we better not take off for the weekend and leave her alone. I hope you all have a great time this weekend with not too much rain or smoke.😊 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aj12 Posted June 16, 2023 Share Posted June 16, 2023 It's sunny in the Bow Valley. Reese and I are set up in site 9 at the Lac des Arc camp ground. Drop by smartcars welcome Parking for 8 or 9 cars. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhiteyJr Posted June 17, 2023 Share Posted June 17, 2023 Hey AJ....change of plans for tomorrow morning. We've all decided for a little later departure. 9:30 at this Petro Can; https://maps.app.goo.gl/47sGNoGnPZsD3oEY8 We'll all have already done breakfast by then and then whoever need to fill up can there. See you at 9:30. Jeff 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhiteyJr Posted June 18, 2023 Share Posted June 18, 2023 Was another great rally! So great to see a few familiar faces and make new friends. Let's be sure to do another day ride or camping trip this summer! Here are a few of my pics; 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Mjolinor Posted June 19, 2023 Share Posted June 19, 2023 The 450s are much better looking than the 451s. I wish they were available right hand drive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stickman007 Posted June 19, 2023 Author Share Posted June 19, 2023 I personally didn't take too many pics - I'll ask Alex for hers later. Can you find our group? Missing @Avenge95 here Jasper Pizza - not bad at all! Thank you @cerinalee for dinner! Too bad we're missing @Aj12 + Reese for dinner. I have a great pic of them cooking at the glaciers, but I'll ask for permission before posting! 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avenge95 Posted June 19, 2023 Share Posted June 19, 2023 (edited) Here are some pictures that I have. Was an awesome trip with some awesome people! Edited June 19, 2023 by Avenge95 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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