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 Hiking disclaimer: 60 year old knees will not like 3,000' of climbing four days straight.  So, let's not. Hiking disclaimer: 60 year old knees will not like 3,000' of climbing four days straight.  So, let's not.
  
 +</div>
 +
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 +<div column 40% #overview>
 +----
 +===== Maps =====
 +
 +Each location is labeled A -> Z.
 +\\
 +
 +Where to stay?  One location, or move hotels to minimize driving?
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 +</div>
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 +<div column 55%>
 +{{overall.png?500|overall}}
 +\\
 +Overall map
 </div> </div>
  
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 ===== Hotels ===== ===== Hotels =====
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 +
  
 Just some ideas from Austin Adventures, ABS location or places closer to likely hiking spots.  It's better to stay two nights in a location.  Rates are for simple king room for August.  Some places are on the pricey side - and cheaper options are definitely available! Just some ideas from Austin Adventures, ABS location or places closer to likely hiking spots.  It's better to stay two nights in a location.  Rates are for simple king room for August.  Some places are on the pricey side - and cheaper options are definitely available!
 +\\
 +\\
  
 +Most prices are likely $CAN.  CAN$100 == US$70 == £55.
 </div> </div>
  
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-===== Calgary Hyatt =====+===== A: Calgary Hyatt ===== 
 + 
 +A is actually the airport...
  
 Likely preferred hotel for the ABS conference, mentioned above.  Might want to wait for ABS recommendations. Likely preferred hotel for the ABS conference, mentioned above.  Might want to wait for ABS recommendations.
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-===== Kananaskis Mountain Lodge =====+===== B: Kananaskis Mountain Lodge =====
  
 Nicely located near many hikes, about 100km from Calgary.  A full featured resort with features we'll not likely use, such a golf, swimming, etc. Nicely located near many hikes, about 100km from Calgary.  A full featured resort with features we'll not likely use, such a golf, swimming, etc.
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-===== Royal Canadian Lodge =====+===== E: Royal Canadian Lodge =====
  
 Another Austin Adventures location, right in [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Banff,_Alberta|Banff]].  Seems pricey for what you get. Another Austin Adventures location, right in [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Banff,_Alberta|Banff]].  Seems pricey for what you get.
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-===== Banff Springs Hotel =====+===== Near E: Banff Springs Hotel =====
  
 An iconic, historical, huge and pricey hotel.  Not likely, but I've always wanted to see it. An iconic, historical, huge and pricey hotel.  Not likely, but I've always wanted to see it.
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-===== Troll Falls =====+===== Next to B: Troll Falls =====
  
 Three waterfalls, 2 miles from KML. Three waterfalls, 2 miles from KML.
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-===== 1982 Canadian Mount Everest Expedition Trail =====+===== C: 1982 Canadian Mount Everest Expedition Trail =====
  
 Lake & mountain views, 26 miles S of KML.  Named after the 1st Canadians to summit Mt. Everest: [[https://medium.com/globetrotters/canadians-climbed-mount-everest-for-the-first-time-40-years-ago-741823ed81b0|medium]].  Not indicative of hike difficulty. Lake & mountain views, 26 miles S of KML.  Named after the 1st Canadians to summit Mt. Everest: [[https://medium.com/globetrotters/canadians-climbed-mount-everest-for-the-first-time-40-years-ago-741823ed81b0|medium]].  Not indicative of hike difficulty.
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-===== Sunshine Meadows =====+===== F: Sunshine Meadows =====
  
 Gondola ride to near top (8000') with alpine meadows & lakes. Gondola ride to near top (8000') with alpine meadows & lakes.
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-===== Sentinel Pass =====+===== I: Sentinel Pass =====
      
      
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-===== Athabasca Glacier =====+===== H: Athabasca Glacier =====
  
 Guided hike, where they provide crampons, hiking sticks and lunch.  Two options available, 1/2 day and full.  The location is remote and and leaving early will likely be needed to get there by the 9:30am departure. Guided hike, where they provide crampons, hiking sticks and lunch.  Two options available, 1/2 day and full.  The location is remote and and leaving early will likely be needed to get there by the 9:30am departure.
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 </blockquote> </blockquote>
  
-Likely guides: [[https://www.icewalks.com/]]+Likely guides:  
 +  * [[https://www.icewalks.com/]] 
 +  * [[https://rockaboo.ca/summer-activities/experience-athabasca-glacier/]] 
 +  * [[https://icefieldsparkway.com/tours-experiences/icewalk-guided-tour]] 
 +  * [[https://www.banffjaspercollection.com/attractions/columbia-icefield/]] 
 +  * [[https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g154917-d669313-Reviews-Ice_Walk-Jasper_National_Park_Alberta.html]]
  
  
-We can also take a [[https://www.authentikcanada.com/us-en/activities/excursion-glacier-athabasca-jasper|snow coach]] across the [[https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g154917-d184914-Reviews-Columbia_Icefield_Discovery_Centre-Jasper_National_Park_Alberta.html|Columbia Icefield]].+We can also take a [[https://www.authentikcanada.com/us-en/activities/excursion-glacier-athabasca-jasper|snow coach]] across the [[https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g154917-d184914-Reviews-Columbia_Icefield_Discovery_Centre-Jasper_National_Park_Alberta.html|Columbia Ice Field]].
  
  
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 </div> </div>
  
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 +<div column 50% #hike6>
 +----
 +===== Near E: Johnson Lake =====
 +
 +Simple loop around a pretty lake.  All around 4500'.
 +
 +See also: [[https://www.banfflakelouise.com/experiences/hike-johnson-lake-loop]]
 +
 +  * stats: 1.8 miles/226'/0:45
 +  * map: [[https://www.alltrails.com/trail/canada/alberta/johnson-lake]]
 +
 +</div>
 +
 +<div column 45%>
 +{{johnson.jpg?400|Johnson Lake}}
 +\\
 +Johnson Lake
 +</div>
 +
 +
 +
 +
 +
 +<div column 50% #hike7>
 +----
 +===== D: Horseback Ride at Rafter Six Ranch =====
 +
 +Various ride lengths through meadows, streams & forests.
 +
 +  * 2 hour ride: $159.  Leaves at 10am & 2pm
 +  * 1/2 day is 3 1/2 hours: $235, includes snacks, water, helmet.
 +   * Leavs at 9am & 1pm.
 +
 +See: [[https://www.raftersix.com/index.html]]
 +
 +See also: [[https://www.banfflakelouise.com/experiences/hike-johnson-lake-loop]]
 +
 +
 +</div>
 +
 +<div column 45%>
 +{{rafter6.jpg?400|Rafter Six}}
 +\\
 +Rafter Six
 +</div>
 +
 +
 +<div column 50% #hike8>
 +----
 +===== G: Marble Canyon =====
 +
 +Quick out and back to see when going to Lake Louise.  "Highlights include stunning canyon views, waterfalls, and crystal-clear water."
 +
 +  * stats: 1 miles/160'/0:25
 +  * map: [[https://www.alltrails.com/trail/canada/british-columbia/marble-canyon]]
 +
 +See also: [[https://www.awalkandalark.com/marble-canyon-kootenay-national-park/]]
 +
 +
 +</div>
 +
 +<div column 45%>
 +{{marble.jpg?400|Marble Canyon}}
 +\\
 +Marble Canyon
 +</div>
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 +
 +
 +
 +<div column 50% #hike9>
 +----
 +===== Starts near E: Lake Louise Indigenous E-bike Tour =====
 +
 +Lake Louise is a must see and the Austin Adventure plan for families is to do a bike ride around the lake.  The following possibility popped up in Google:
 +
 +<blockquote>
 +Embark on an Indigenous e-biking and e-fat biking tour through the stunning landscapes of Banff National Park, where adventure meets cultural insight. Thanks to an exciting collaboration between Bikescape and Buffalo Stone Woman, you’ll explore beautiful bike trails while discovering the deep connection between the land and Indigenous traditions.
 +<cite>
 +[[https://www.banfflakelouise.com/experiences/indigenous-e-bike-tour]]
 +</cite>
 +</blockquote>
 +
 +See also:
 +  * [[https://bikescape.ca/en/indigescape-summer-ebike-experience/]]
 +  * [[https://www.banfflakelouise.com/]]
 +
 +  * stats: 6-10 miles/na/1-3 hours, $160
 +  * map: [[https://www.alltrails.com/trail/canada/british-columbia/marble-canyon]]
 +
 +
 +To bring: rain jacket, gloves, glasses, backpack.
 +They provide: helmets, snacks, water, indigenous teachings.
 +
 +
 +
 +
 +</div>
 +
 +<div column 45%>
 +{{louise.jpg?400|Lake Louise }}
 +\\
 +Lake Louise
 +\\
 +{{stone.jpg?200|Buffalo Stone Women}}
 +\\
 +Buffalo Stone Women guides.
 +
 +</div>
  
  
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