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Banff
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THIS TRIP IS FULL!
Please contact the TC to be
added to the wait list.
BANFF CANADA
TRIP SUMMARY
Start Date:
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Sat., Jan. 18, 2020
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Trip Coordinator (TC):
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Ali Pethick
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End Date:
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Sat., Jan. 25, 2020 |
TC email:
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banff@spacecity.org
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Full Package Price:
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$1,129 per person
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Asst. Trip Coordinator (ATC):
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Joan Waddill
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| Land Package Price: |
$716 per person |
ATC email: |
banffatc@spacecity.org |
| Single Supplement: |
$685 per person
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Final Payment Date:
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Fri., Nov 15, 2019
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| Deposit: |
$150 per person |
Resort Pass Affiliation: |
Ikon |
Total Participants:
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36 |
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BANFF HISTORY
On July 1st, 1867, the nation now known as Canada was born. In Canada's earliest years, the countries first Prime Minister had a dream of uniting the country from coast to coast. From that dream, came the Canadian Pacific Rail Way and the discovery of Banff.
What is now the town of Banff was discovered during the construction of the Canadian Pacific Railroad. At the sight of the Rocky Mountains, then president of the Canadian Pacific Railway, Sir William Cornelious Van Horne proclaimed, "If we can't export the scenery, we'll import the tourists."
TRIP DESCRIPTION
WHY CHOOSE THIS TRIP?
THE BIG 3 Mountains…..Lake Louise, Sunshine and Norquay
We leave on Saturday, January 18th at 7:00 a.m. out of IAH. Once we get to Calgary in the early afternoon we enjoy a scenic bus ride to the Ptarmigan Inn located in central Banff. No schlepping luggage as it will be transported to our rooms. We will rest for a few hours before our Sports America’s Welcome Party downstairs.
This is a joint trip with the Austin Ski Club. Friendships will be renewed and new acquaintances made as well as lift tickets disbursed.
Apres Ski events are planned for every night including at the famous Banff Springs Resort which is only a few minutes away. Sunday night will be the SCSC welcome party and we can discuss the events of the day and continue planning the rest of the week.
Mid week optional dinner for both Austin and SCSC.
If you are interested in any non skier activities or just want to take a day off, Matty at Sports America will be coordinating these. They are booked on an individual basis and will include dog sledding, snowmobiling, snow tubing, and sleigh rides. Details not yet available. There are many museums and some historical sites not far from the Ptarmigan Inn. Also Banff national park is nearby.
Canada has a favorable exchange rate. At this writing $1.00 USD to $1.36 CAD.
The Norquay Ski Resort is close and Sunshine Village and Lake Louise somewhat further but what a ride.
AND LET US NOT FORGET THE BIG 3!!!!! Some of the best and fluffiest snow ever!!!! I went with the club 3 years ago and have been waiting for the opportunity to go again. Your ski passes are good at all of The Big 3. The Big 3 also accepts the Ikon pass.
Oh, and then there is the possibiliy of an aurora borealis. I will be on the website and keeping everyone posted. This is on my bucket list.
https://www.banfflakelouise.com/blog/banffsauroraborealis
ACCOMMODATIONS
The Banff Ptarmigan Inn is centrally located in Banff National Park only steps away from the downtown area. This mountain hotel is a great escape to the Canadian Rockies. On your vacation you can enjoy our mountain views, and numerous outdoor activities from hiking trails, canoe rides, and biking in the summer, skiing, skating, and snowshoeing in the winter.
Hot and Cold Breakfast Buffet is served at Ptarmigan Inn. every day (see the website details of Ptarmigan Inn).
With your stay at the Ptarmigan, the bus fare is completely complimentary. It runs every 40 minutes from each stop, starting at around 6 AM.
The Ptarmigan Inn has received very favorable reviews from SCSCers who have stayed there in the past.
TRANSPORTATION
Recently updated flight information
Round-trip air via United Airlines from Houston to Calgary
Jan 18 UA 554 18JAN IAH/DEN 7:00A 8:34A
UA 450 18JAN DEN/YYC 9:47A 12:26P
Jan 25 UA 1223 25JAN YYC/DEN 1:45P 4:15P
UA 1184 25JAN DEN/IAH 5:25P 8:50p
Trip Coordinator: Ali Pethick
banff@spacecity.org
Assistant Trip Coordinator: Joan Waddill
banffatc@spacecity.org
ATC Joan Waddell and I are both familiar with this ski area as are many SCSCers and look forward to sharing our enthusiasm with you.
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LIFT TICKETS
Lift tickets will be made available after final payment date. Please inform the TC which lift tickets you would like. Lift tickets can be used at any of the Big 3 resorts, Lake Louise, Norquay or Sunshine Village.
3 of 5 day
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$236.19 |
$181.26
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4 of 6 day
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$269.92 |
$214.82
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5 of 7 day
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$309.29 |
$237.36 |
When you register for this trip, all that you are required to do is pay your trip deposit of $150/per person. You have until Final Payment Date to pay your balance.
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Event Contact(s)
Ali Pethick
Trip Coordinator
Joan W Waddill
Assistant Trip Coordinator
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