Featured Solo drive to Lake Louise day lodge.

[MikeysZ06]

Woke up pretty early this morning. Weather was a nice 13 degrees. Decided to get some more kilometres on the dial.

So,after some toast and peaches with a side of yogurt,it was off to the gas station and some 94 octane at $1.22.9 a ltr.

First stop was at the Castle Mountain Chalets for a bathroom break and a refill on my H2O.

From there it was a left turn from here for a short distance to Morant’s Curve hoping for a train. Spent 2.5 hrs there and not a thing other than a group of Elk fording the Bow River and this utility truck. 2 guys spent about 10 mins pounding spikes or the rail. Not sure. They were making a lot of noise though.

I also chatted with a young couple from Sweden here who were bonkers over the Corvette. They have a 12 year old son who had stayed home because of school starting. I guess he’s quite the fan of North American cars. Loves Vettes,Vipers and Mustangs. They took about 20 pics or so. I also gave them my you tube channel for him to check out.

After a relaxing stay here I ventured up to the Lake Louise ski area day lodge. Oh the memories from working here in the 80s. The gondola is running and was not too busy actually. Could be the price to ride up and down maybe.

After going downstairs to the cafe for a burger and fries,I wandered around the lodge and came across this exhibit. Now this was pretty cool.

After checking this guy out it was outside for a little look around at how much as changed from the 80s......Not much has changed from the 80s.

 

[MikeysZ06]

 

[MikeysZ06]

As I was leaving,spotted this old Porsche from Ontario. Chatted with this couple for a little bit. Lots of work done to this car.

 

[Black 03 Z06]

Mikey your travel stories are alway so entertaining. Thanks for posting up your adventure.

 

[MikeysZ06]

Here’s the most dominant mountain in the area. Mt Temple at 3544 metres above sea level or 11627 feet. The ice on the summit has been measured at an average of 120 feet thick.

Every now and then one will be fortunate to see a block the size of a city transit bus break free and tumble into Paradise valley. I’ve only seen that happen once and it was one of the loudest cracks I’ve ever heard.

And a 180 degree panorama mode pic.

 

[MikeysZ06]

Mikey your travel stories are alway so entertaining. Thanks for posting up your adventure.

Thanks Murray. I’ll get that Rocky Mountaineer coming eastbound yet . Hopefully next week sometime.

I got a couple of pamphlets and a small sticker in the mail tomorrow for you. Still have your address so I’m good there.

 

[LE BARON]

Woke up pretty early this morning. Weather was a nice 13 degrees. Decided to get some more kilometres on the dial.

So,after some toast and peaches with a side of yogurt,it was off to the gas station and some 94 octane at $1.22.9 a ltr.

First stop was at the Castle Mountain Chalets for a bathroom break and a refill on my H2O.

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From there it was a left turn from here for a short distance to Morant’s Curve hoping for a train. Spent 2.5 hrs there and not a thing other than a group of Elk fording the Bow River and this utility truck. 2 guys spent about 10 mins pounding spikes or the rail. Not sure. They were making a lot of noise though.

I also chatted with a young couple from Sweden here who were bonkers over the Corvette. They have a 12 year old son who had stayed home because of school starting. I guess he’s quite the fan of North American cars. Loves Vettes,Vipers and Mustangs. They took about 20 pics or so. I also gave them my you tube channel for him to check out.
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After a relaxing stay here I ventured up to the Lake Louise ski area day lodge. Oh the memories from working here in the 80s. The gondola is running and was not too busy actually. Could be the price to ride up and down maybe.

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After going downstairs to the cafe for a burger and fries,I wandered around the lodge and came across this exhibit. Now this was pretty cool.

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After checking this guy out it was outside for a little look around at how much as changed from the 80s......Not much has changed from the 80s.

Great Pics Mikey. Beautiful country in a beautiful car.

 

[MikeysZ06]

Great Pics Mikey. Beautiful country in a beautiful car.

Thanks LB. Perfect temps and conditions yesterday. A high of 18 and no mosquitos. I was smiling all day.

 

[MikeysZ06]

The one thing that’s inconvenient now is that if you’re not in one of the 4 main lake Louise Chateau parking lots by 9/10 am,you’ll have to drive back eastbound on Hwy 1 for about 5 kms to the overflow lot and take the shuttle back.

The traffic at the hotel is absolutely insane even now after labour day.

 

[Black 03 Z06]

Mikey, just park it in the lobby. No problem, take up two spaces if you want.

 

[MikeysZ06]

You can kinda judge the distance to the lake by this wider shot. The overflow lot is at the bottom of the pic right above the cool 4 degrees showing. And,that lot looked to have a couple of hundred cars in it as well.

 

[MikeysZ06]

Mikey, just park it in the lobby. No problem, take up two spaces if you want.

Sadly Murray. I know the area pretty good but,I’m not sure where the impound lot is !! I’m guessing towing charges to Canmore would be through the roof !

 

[LE BARON]

The one thing that’s inconvenient now is that if you’re not in one of the 4 main lake Louise Chateau parking lots by 9/10 am,you’ll have to drive back eastbound on Hwy 1 for about 5 kms to the overflow lot and take the shuttle back.

The traffic at the hotel is absolutely insane even now after labour day.

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You brought your drone?

 

[MikeysZ06]

You brought your drone?

No LB. Those are screenshots from the Apple maps app. Drones not allowed in national parks.

 

[Trevor]

It’s a great country we live in! Thanks for sharing

 

[MikeysZ06]

It’s a great country we live in! Thanks for sharing

It certainly is Trevor. Pretty blessed to have this a couple of hours away. I never get tired of ripping around out here.

 

[LUVMYC7]

Always an interesting read from your travels Mike. Thanks for sharing.

 

[MikeysZ06]

Always an interesting read from your travels Mike. Thanks for sharing.

Thanks Cam.

 

[YFCvii]

@MikeysZ06 shared one of his drives with a few of us who could join him in mid August. It was a real good experience considering it being his first for considering having people following him. It was an excellent trip - we all adapted well as we drove through the Kananaskis. I know I messed up joining in for the dinner wrap up, thinking I had a couple of hours time to travel back and enjoy one of the stops a bit more.
He has another day trip planned in s few weeks to Radium. It’s on my calendar, hoping to join in and just enjoy whatever the day offers to enhance what really matters ... driving in the Corvette camaraderie.
Always appreciate your solo cruising teases of what what might make for a future cruising experience.

 

[MikeysZ06]

@MikeysZ06 shared one of his drives with a few of us who could join him in mid August. It was a real good experience considering it being his first for considering having people following him. It was an excellent trip - we all adapted well as we drove through the Kananaskis. I know I messed up joining in for the dinner wrap up, thinking I had a couple of hours time to travel back and enjoy one of the stops a bit more.
He has another day trip planned in s few weeks to Radium. It’s on my calendar, hoping to join in and just enjoy whatever the day offers to enhance what really matters ... driving in the Corvette camaraderie.
Always appreciate your solo cruising teases of what what might make for a future cruising experience.

Thanks to both you and Freda coming out. So happy you got to see the wildlife which most missed. All in all,The day turned out good I thought. All the right people showed up.