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 The [[https://www.bahaistudies.ca/event/2025|2025 ABS Conference]] is being held in Calgary, Alberta from Friday Aug 1 -> Sunday Aug 3, 2025 at the [[https://calgary-convention.com/|Calgary Convention Center]]. The [[https://www.bahaistudies.ca/event/2025|2025 ABS Conference]] is being held in Calgary, Alberta from Friday Aug 1 -> Sunday Aug 3, 2025 at the [[https://calgary-convention.com/|Calgary Convention Center]].
  
-Why not add a few extra days of exploration?  Looking at [[https://austinadventures.com/|Austin Adventure]]'s tours starting in Calgary I found inspiration in their [[ https://austinadventures.com/destinations/north-america/trips/banff-and-jasper-adventure/|Banff Adventure]], which guides small groups through a week of moderate hiking and rafting around Banff, just west of Calgary.   Elham and I have used them once before, in our [[trip:start|National Park Trip]], and their level of effort and curating of adventures was just at our level.+We will add a few days of exploration in the nearby Banff area to make a seven day trip from Monday -> Sunday.  Inspiration for days trips came from [[https://austinadventures.com/|Austin Adventure]]'s tours starting in Calgary and their [[ https://austinadventures.com/destinations/north-america/trips/banff-and-jasper-adventure/|Banff Adventure]], which guides small groups through a week of moderate hiking and rafting around Banff, which is just west of Calgary.  We'll not likely do much from their itinerary - just ideas.   Hiking disclaimer: 60 year old knees will not like 3,000' of climbing four days straight.  So, let's not.
  
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 +^ Sunday        ^ Monday        ^ Tuesday        ^ Wednesday     ^ Thursday      ^ Friday        ^ Saturday      ^ Sunday        ^
 +| July 27 | July 28 \\ [[#d1|Los Altos -> Banff]] \\ Rimrock Resort | 29 \\ [[#d2|Banff]] \\ Rimrock Resort | 30 \\ [[#d3|Banff]] \\ Rimrock Resort          | 31 \\ [[#d4|Banff]] \\ Rimrock Resort           | August 1  \\ [[#d5|Banff -> Calgary]] \\ Hyatt Regency |2  \\ [[#d6|Calgary]] \\ Hyatt Regency|3 \\ [[#d7|Calgary -> Los Altos]] \\ home|
  
-There's no need to duplicate their itinerary, but why not cherry pick a few recommended day trips?  The following is a list of some hikes and places to stay, assuming we can arrive late Sunday, July 27 and finish Friday morning - giving us four good days for hiking?  Without rafting...  Or perhaps a few days after the conference?  Simple trip planning without any tightening of the screws of reservations and dates. 
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-Hiking disclaimer: 60 year old knees will not like 3,000' of climbing four days straight.  So, let's not. 
  
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-===== ABS Conference 2025 ===== 
- 
-The conference details are not yet available, other than: 
- 
-<blockquote> 
-The 49th annual conference will take place on August 1-3, 2025 at the Telus Convention Center in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. 
-<cite>  
-https://www.bahaistudies.ca/event/2025 
-</cite> 
-</blockquote> 
- 
-The [[https://calgary-convention.com/|Telus Convention Center]] is on the same block as the [[https://www.hyatt.com/hyatt-regency/en-US/calrc-hyatt-regency-calgary/rooms|Hyatt Regency]], so it's a likely bet that this will be the preferred hotel.  The [[https://www.bahaistudies.ca/|Association of Baha'i Studies]] will likely give us a decent rate so it might be better to wait on hotel reservations. 
  
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-{{abs.png?400|ABS}}  
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-===== Hotels =====+===== Maps =====
  
-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!+Each location is labeled A -> Z.
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 +The drive from the [[https://www.yyc.com/en-us/|Calgary International Airport]] to the [[https://www.rimrockresort.com/|Rimrock Resort Hotel]], Banff, is roughly 100 miles or about 1 1/2 hours of driving.
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 +
  
-Most prices are likely $CAN.  CAN$100 == US$70 == £55. 
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-{{Banff_Spring_Hotel_Alberta-3.jpg?400|Banff Springs}}+{{overall.png?500|overall}}
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-Banff Springs room+Overall map
 </div> </div>
  
 +<div column 50% #d1>
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 +===== Day 1: Travel to Calgary & Banff =====
  
  
 +==== Monday, July 29 ====
  
-<div column 50% #h1> +Travel day: 
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-===== Calgary Hyatt =====+
  
-Likely preferred hotel for the ABS conference, mentioned above.  Might want to wait for ABS recommendations.+  * **Flight**: G&E from from SFO -> Calgary, on WestJet 1506, 12:50 pm -> 16:34.  
 +    * Taraz will fly LAX -> YYC on ___TBD____ 
 +    * code: HRWVTX 
 +    * u: g.c@g, p: Credibly-Shindig-1 
 +  * **Hotel**: [[https://www.rimrockresort.com/|Rimrock Resort Hotel]], 7/28 -> 8/1/2025 
 +    * checkin: 4pm, checkout: 11am, confirm #: PJPPBBTT 
 +    * address: 300 Mountain Avenue, P.O. Box 1110 Banff, Alberta, Canada T1L 1J2, , +(1)4037623356 
 +    * deluxe view, 2 queens, one night paid (non-refundable), $35/day self-parking 
 +  * **Car**: Budget, YYC (5pm) -> YYC (1:3pm), Confirmation: 22009151US3, [[https://www.budget.com/en/loyalty-profile/fastbreak/dashboard/my-activity|link]] 
 +    * prepaid, Hyundai Elantra or similar 
 +    * at airport, user: g.c@g, p: g6a@4bQ9GtTiUKQ28a9&
  
-  * Website: [[https://www.hyatt.com/hyatt-regency/en-US/calrc-hyatt-regency-calgary/rooms|Hyatt Regency]]. 
-  * Rate: about $176/night (member rate) 
-  * Address: [[https://www.google.com/maps/place/Hyatt+Regency+Calgary/@51.0460723,-114.0626399,1358m/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m9!3m8!1s0x53716ffdd9788e1d:0x9491bdd8e0eab91b!5m2!4m1!1i2!8m2!3d51.0460723!4d-114.0626399!16s%2Fg%2F1txfntxp?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI0MTIxMS4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D|700 Centre St S, Calgary, AB T2G 5P6, Canada]] 
  
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-{{Hyatt-Regency-Calgary-P002-Exterior.4x3.jpg?400|Hyatt}}+{{rimrock-resort-hotel.jpg?400|Rimrock Resort}}
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-Calgary Hyatt+[[https://www.rimrockresort.com/|Rimrock Resort Hotel]] 
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 + 
 +**Typical Calgary July Weather** 
 +\\ 
 + 
 +{{weather.png?400|Typical July Weather}} 
 +\\ 
 +\\ 
 +**Sunrise**: 6:00am, **Sunset**: 9:24pm, MDT (one hour ahead)  (**//late sunsets!//**) 
 +\\ 
 +**First Quarter Moon**: Thursday, August 1 
 +\\ 
 +Banff weather is -4' of Calgary.  The Rimrock Resort is at 5,200'.  Calgary is at 3,556'.
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-===== B: Kananaskis Mountain Lodge =====+===== Day 5: Banff -> Calgary =====
  
-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. 
  
 +==== Friday, August 1 ====
  
-  * Website: [[https://www.marriott.com/en-us/hotels/yyckk-kananaskis-mountain-lodge-autograph-collection/overview/|Marriott]] +Short travel day back to Calgary and start the ABS conference. 
-  * Rate: about $460 +\\ 
-  * Address: [[https://www.google.com/maps/place/Kananaskis+Mountain+Lodge,+Autograph+Collection/data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x0:0x8daf32360bd6168f?sa=X&ved=1t:2428&ictx=111|1 Centennial Dr, Kananaskis Village, AB T0L 2H0, Canada]]+ 
 +  * **Hotel**: [[https://www.hyatt.com/hyatt-regency/en-US/calrc-hyatt-regency-calgary|Hyatt Regency Calgary]], 8/1 -> 8/3/2025 
 +    * checkin: 3pm, checkout: 12pm, confirm #: 17487719 
 +    * address: 700 Centre Street SE, Calgary, AB T2G 5P6 Canada, +1 403 717 1234 
 +    * 2 queens high floor, member advance purchase, $28/day self-parking 
 +    * map: [[https://www.google.com/maps/place/Hyatt+Regency+Calgary/@51.0460723,-114.0626399,1358m/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m9!3m8!1s0x53716ffdd9788e1d:0x9491bdd8e0eab91b!5m2!4m1!1i2!8m2!3d51.0460723!4d-114.0626399!16s%2Fg%2F1txfntxp?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI0MTIxMS4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D|700 Centre St S, Calgary, AB T2G 5P6, Canada]] 
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-{{Kananaskis-Mountain-Lodge.jpg?400|Marriott}}+{{Hyatt-Regency-Calgary-P002-Exterior.4x3.jpg?400|Hyatt}}
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-Kananaskis Mountain Lodge+Calgary Hyatt 
 </div> </div>
  
  
  
- +<div column 50% #intro>
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-<div column 50% #h3>+
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-===== F: Royal Canadian Lodge =====+===== ABS Conference 2025 =====
  
-Another Austin Adventures location, right in [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Banff,_Alberta|Banff]].  Seems pricey for what you get.+Details TBD.
  
-  * Website: [[https://www.royalcanadianlodge.com/]] +<blockquote> 
-  * Rate: about $440 +The 49th annual conference will take place on August 1-3, 2025 at the Telus Convention Center in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. 
-  * Address: [[https://www.google.com/maps/place/Royal+Canadian+Lodge/data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x0:0xca544f0d0b5ab97b?sa=X&ved=1t:2428&ictx=111|459 Banff Ave, Banff, AB T1L 1C9, Canada]]+<cite>  
 +https://www.bahaistudies.ca/event/2025 
 +</cite> 
 +</blockquote>
  
 +The [[https://calgary-convention.com/|Telus Convention Center]] is connected to the [[https://www.hyatt.com/hyatt-regency/en-US/calrc-hyatt-regency-calgary/rooms|Hyatt Regency]] (via a walkway so thatno outside walking is required.) 
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-{{royal.jpg?400|Royal Canadian Lodge}} +{{abs.png?400|ABS}} 
-\\ +
-Royal Canadian Lodge+
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-<div column 50% #h4> 
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-===== G: Banff Springs Hotel ===== 
  
-An iconic, historical, huge and pricey hotel.  Not likely, but I've always wanted to see it. 
- 
- 
-[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Banff_Springs_Hotel]] 
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- 
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-  * Website: [[ https://www.fairmont.com/banff-springs/]] 
-  * Rate: 700+ 
-  * Address: [[https://www.google.com/maps/place/Fairmont+Banff+Springs/data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x0:0x99e9a92cf4f6ce?sa=X&ved=1t:2428&ictx=111| 405 Spray Ave, Banff, AB T1L 1J4, Canada]] 
  
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-{{Banff_Spring_Hotel_Alberta.jpg?400|Banff Springs Hotel}}+{{Hyatt-Regency-Calgary-P002-Exterior.4x3.jpg?400|Hyatt}}
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-Banff Springs Hotel+Calgary Hyatt
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-===== C: Troll Falls =====+===== B: Troll Falls =====
  
 Three waterfalls, 2 miles from KML. Three waterfalls, 2 miles from KML.
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-===== D: 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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-===== Hike 3: 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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-===== Hike 4: Sentinel Pass =====+===== I: Sentinel Pass =====
      
      
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-===== Hike 5: 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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-===== Hike 6: Johnson Lake =====+===== Near E: Johnson Lake =====
  
 Simple loop around a pretty lake.  All around 4500'. Simple loop around a pretty lake.  All around 4500'.
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 Johnson Lake Johnson Lake
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 +===== Near E: Banff Springs Hotel =====
 +
 +An iconic, historical, huge and pricey hotel.  Not likely, but I've always wanted to see it.
 +
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 +[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Banff_Springs_Hotel]]
 +
 +
 +
 +  * Website: [[ https://www.fairmont.com/banff-springs/]]
 +  * Rate: 700+
 +  * Address: [[https://www.google.com/maps/place/Fairmont+Banff+Springs/data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x0:0x99e9a92cf4f6ce?sa=X&ved=1t:2428&ictx=111| 405 Spray Ave, Banff, AB T1L 1J4, Canada]]
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 +<div column 45%>
 +{{Banff_Spring_Hotel_Alberta.jpg?400|Banff Springs Hotel}}
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 +Banff Springs Hotel
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-===== E: Horseback Ride at Rafter Six Ranch =====+===== D: Horseback Ride at Rafter Six Ranch =====
  
 Various ride lengths through meadows, streams & forests. Various ride lengths through meadows, streams & forests.
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-===== Hike 8: Marble Canyon =====+===== G: Marble Canyon =====
  
 Quick out and back to see when going to Lake Louise.  "Highlights include stunning canyon views, waterfalls, and crystal-clear water." Quick out and back to see when going to Lake Louise.  "Highlights include stunning canyon views, waterfalls, and crystal-clear water."
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-===== Hike 9: Lake Louise Indigenous E-bike Tour =====+===== 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: 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:
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