3 Day Jaunt - Calgary to B.C.

[blurry vision]

If the road is open I will cut through Logan Pass. Taking route 17 to the border. Then route 6 heading to Pincher Creek. From there take route 3 to the 93. I plan on checking road conditions on Thursady night. Thank you for your input. It's greatly appreciated.

Blurry Vision

Hey Blurry,

You've got it right. Left just past Babb, Montana will take you the best route to Chief Mountain border crossing.

At Pincher Creek go west at the Shell Station (there's only 1 Shell - Pincher is small). This is the Beaver Mines Road. When it "T's" at 507 head north back up to HWY 3.

This is more interesting to ride than just going straight north of Pincher Creek and then west on HWY 3 from that point.

The Frank Slide visitor's centre is worth a look. If it's lunch time pull off into the old downtown area of Crowsnest Pass - some eclectic restaurants. If Pub-ing is more your

thing, stop at the Rum Runners Pub in Coleman a couple of miles down the road from Crowsnest Pass.

If you're continuing north on 93 when you get into BC, Fort Steele is worth a look if you're into history.

Forte Steel north on 93 is a bit boring road-wise, with only a few good sweepers, but scenery is quite good.

Once at Radium, take 93 north to Castle Mountain Junction. This stretch is great, scenery-wise and road wise.

At Castle Mountain Junction you can go east to Banff or West to Lake Louise. This is all good, scenery-wise, but avoid the main freeway unless you're

short of time. Instead go straight ahead across the old bridge (This is when you get to the Freeway) and then you'll be on the Bow Valley Parkway. Slower here, but

worth it - used to be the old Highway back in the day - so easy to stop and take pics etc.

Check out the lake and chateau at Lake Louise if you get there. An interesting side trip is the Moraine Lake Road which takes off from just near here - it's the most

spectacular Lake in the Rockies in my opinion.

In Banff, check out Bow Falls and take the Sulphur Mountain Gondola for amazing views.

Highway 93 from Lake Louise to Jasper is super-spectacular. Take a tour on the Athabasca Glacier - Columbia Icefields, if you have time. Also, the Gondola at Jasper is cool too, if you get that far.

Happy Riding!

Trev

Thanks for all the info I really appreciate it. I will print this page and take it with me. Oh well! Better get some sleep pulling out in 5 hours. Thanks again

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[James Burleigh]

Great ride report. Enjoyed it. Thanks!

 

[SacramentoMike]

Enjoyed the RR very much, Saxman. I've done most of those routes twice now--by car. Really need to ride them. 3 of us leaving Tuesday for a couple weeks in northern parts, and we're bringing our passports. Maybe . . .

I guess living in Calgary, you get to make up for the short riding season with where you get to go. Hey, is our Barb a neighbor of yours yet??

 

[saxman]

I guess living in Calgary, you get to make up for the short riding season with where you get to go. Hey, is our Barb a neighbor of yours yet??

Hey Sacramento Mike,

Yes, we don't take nice days - or the warmer months -, or where we live,for granted.

I do have a certain respect though, for those who live in warmer climates

and cope with sometimes really intense heat, or like the Brits who always

seem to be riding in the rain, just coming out of it, or just about to ride

into it.

Sorry for being thick, but I'm not getting the "our Barb" reference - Assuming it's an FJR rider from somewhere?

Trev