Riceball Posted November 3, 2009 Author Report Share Posted November 3, 2009 I can get a really good deal downtown but maybe more convenient to get something on the way out of town? I live on the West end of Calgary, closer to the mountains, so it is easier for me to pick you up from somewhere near Canada Olympic Park or McMahon Stadium (Calgary Motel Village). But, if you happen to get a sweet deal downtown, I can make a loop there to pick you up also. Maybe talk to Corey and see where he is staying so you're both in the same area. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corey Posted November 3, 2009 Report Share Posted November 3, 2009 No idea where I'm staying yet. Allee recommended the South West corner for the easiest pick ups and to avoid the #1 highway as long as possible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neil Gendzwill Posted November 3, 2009 Report Share Posted November 3, 2009 I live on the West end of Calgary, closer to the mountains, so it is easier for me to pick you up from somewhere near Canada Olympic Park or McMahon Stadium (Calgary Motel Village). But, if you happen to get a sweet deal downtown, I can make a loop there to pick you up also.Yeah, I expected as much. The hotel I get a deal on is the Westin, looking at the map that won't be convenient for anybody unless they live downtown, especially on a Friday morning.Allee, what did you mean by SW corner? Way south, so you'd be heading out by 22X or more like the hotels on McLeod Trail so you'd head out by Glenmore Trail? Another question - anyone flown Air Canada lately with boards? Are they real sticky about that only 1 board in the bag rule? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corey Posted November 3, 2009 Report Share Posted November 3, 2009 They typically drive out #8/Glenmore so that's where I'm looking. So far Travelodge at 9206 Macleod is the winner for me at $88/night and just a tiny bit North of Glenmore. Watch the fees on Air Canada. If it's a 'shared' flight the fees can be horrendous. I didn't have any issues with 3 boards in one bag on my flight to SES. Just keep it under 50 lbs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neil Gendzwill Posted November 3, 2009 Report Share Posted November 3, 2009 I'll probably take only 1 board anyways - my Tanker isn't the best pick for Nakiska. That Travelodge is $79 through Expedia. The Howard Johnson in the same area is $74. Hotel prices are similar in the West end. We should probably sort out who's getting a ride with who and then pick whatever's most convenient for the driver. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allee Posted November 3, 2009 Report Share Posted November 3, 2009 Corey, that Travelodge is way down south by me ... but that works fine, I can pick you up on the way and hit Glenmore pretty easily from there. I had a look, but it doesn't appear there's any accommodations around the Signal Hill area where Darcy and Steve are - the closest to them would mean a detour to 16th, and then head west from there. Neil, if you want to look at the south end of town, Carriage House, the Delta Calgary South, Holiday Inn are all options in the same area. I can play driver from there. If you want to stay up in the west near motel village, I'm sure one of the west end people can pick you up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neil Gendzwill Posted November 3, 2009 Report Share Posted November 3, 2009 Cheapest one is the Howard Johnson through Travelocity, $59/night. It's about 8 blocks north of Glenmore on McLeod. Does that work for you, Allee? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bartron Posted November 6, 2009 Report Share Posted November 6, 2009 Count me in for all 3 days. Not being a pussy, I'm looking forward to -25C weather. :lol: Seriously, they tend to be the best days, since the snow doesn't melt and freeze into ice and you practically have the entire resort to yourself. -- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allee Posted November 6, 2009 Report Share Posted November 6, 2009 Cheapest one is the Howard Johnson through Travelocity, $59/night. It's about 8 blocks north of Glenmore on McLeod. Does that work for you, Allee? Yep, that works. I can pick you up from there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corey Posted November 6, 2009 Report Share Posted November 6, 2009 Excellent find Neil! I just booked at the HoJo. Sounds like it's a bit of a dive, but I'll be happy as long as there's a bed and a shower. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neil Gendzwill Posted November 6, 2009 Report Share Posted November 6, 2009 Also booked there. The pictures don't look too bad, so long as I have a bed, shower and toilet I'm good. The only downside is it's completely non-refundable, so I guess I'm committed to 3 days of riding with my internet friends. Damn. Editing for bumpy goodness. Any one else coming? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neil Gendzwill Posted December 7, 2009 Report Share Posted December 7, 2009 Guess edits don't bump... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riceball Posted December 8, 2009 Author Report Share Posted December 8, 2009 We keep running into more hard-booters at Nakiska and Sunshine and are passing on the good word, but haven't seen any action on this thread for some time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
big canuck Posted December 8, 2009 Report Share Posted December 8, 2009 I'm pretty confident I can make it on the Friday... I'll see if I can get Brcue there too. I gots ta gotta work on Saturday. Giddyup. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riceball Posted December 12, 2009 Author Report Share Posted December 12, 2009 I'm pretty confident I can make it on the Friday... I'll see if I can get Brcue there too. I gots ta gotta work on Saturday. Giddyup. Kurt, great to hear that you'll be out. What about Sunday, can you make it out to Sunshine? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
big canuck Posted December 12, 2009 Report Share Posted December 12, 2009 I doubt I'll be able to make it on either days of the weekend. Gotta make hay on those days. I'm super stoked about FRiday though!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neil Gendzwill Posted December 12, 2009 Report Share Posted December 12, 2009 Looking forward to it as well, although I'll be super-rusty. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moosehead Posted December 14, 2009 Report Share Posted December 14, 2009 I might be able to make it to Nakiska Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allee Posted December 14, 2009 Report Share Posted December 14, 2009 You should try ... we're always happy to help new carvers.:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neil Gendzwill Posted December 14, 2009 Report Share Posted December 14, 2009 Here's the list as posted so far in this thread: Riceball - 3 days Corey - 3 days Allee - 3 days Neil - 3 days Waypastfast - Friday, Saturday korc - unconfirmed Laid Out - 3 days? gayebee - Friday, Saturday Alberta boy - unconfirmed bartron - 3 days big canuck - Friday moosehead - unconfirmed knuckle dragger - Friday Updated with the new info Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
big canuck Posted December 14, 2009 Report Share Posted December 14, 2009 aka Bruce has said he will likley be there for the Friday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waypastfast Posted December 14, 2009 Report Share Posted December 14, 2009 I will be in for the Friday and Saturday unless something comes up. No Sunshine for me.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neil Gendzwill Posted December 14, 2009 Report Share Posted December 14, 2009 So if all goes well there will be a baker's dozen of us out on Friday. That's about 1 dozen more than are usually on the hill with me, so I'm pumped and hoping to learn some stuff from all you guys that ride a lot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allee Posted December 14, 2009 Report Share Posted December 14, 2009 ...so I'm pumped and hoping to learn some stuff from all you guys that ride a lot. "snort" And here I was hoping you'd take me down Wildwest on Sunday ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neil Gendzwill Posted December 14, 2009 Report Share Posted December 14, 2009 "snort"And here I was hoping you'd take me down Wildwest on Sunday ... Never been there or Delirium Dive. Don't have a beacon and frankly the amount I ride these days I get enough challenge in-bounds. I'd be happy to go ride anything else off Goat's Eye with you though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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