Parsnip Totin Jack ★ Posted October 10, 2017 Share #1 Posted October 10, 2017 http://www.icefieldsparkway.ca/ @petitepedal is talking about riding this in year or two as a sequel to the Great Adventure. I'm interested. Posting this to gauge interest and get forum feedback. 144 miles riding with Petite. How long will this take? The parkway runs along the Continental Divide in the Canadian Rockies from Jasper in the north to Lake Louise in the south. There is lodging at either end, but not much in between, just a few campgrounds. Plan to bikepack a few nights? Fly into Calgary/Edmonton and drive up/over to Jasper? Fly into one city and out of the other to see more? discus Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wilbur ★ Posted October 10, 2017 Share #2 Posted October 10, 2017 That is the way to do it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jsharr ★ Posted October 10, 2017 Share #3 Posted October 10, 2017 How do we book our flights on WilburAir? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zephyr Posted October 10, 2017 Share #4 Posted October 10, 2017 Just bear in mind this is a narrow two lane road and listed as the most scenic drive in Canada. Which means lots of traffic. (Read that as really old people driving really big RVs). You are going to want to get on top of it as the sites fill up super fast and reservations are a must as normally the campgrounds are booked solid all summer. Let me know when you are looking. Some of my summer is already booked for next year, but you will only be a little more than a days drive from me so who knows? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wilbur ★ Posted October 10, 2017 Share #5 Posted October 10, 2017 http://www.rockymountaincycle.com/icefields.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parsnip Totin Jack ★ Posted October 10, 2017 Author Share #6 Posted October 10, 2017 48 minutes ago, Zephyr said: Just bear in mind this is a narrow two lane road and listed as the most scenic drive in Canada. Which means lots of traffic. (Read that as really old people driving really big RVs). You are going to want to get on top of it as the sites fill up super fast and reservations are a must as normally the campgrounds are booked solid all summer. Let me know when you are looking. Some of my summer is already booked for next year, but you will only be a little more than a days drive from me so who knows? Good to know, thanks. Maybe I'll go in winter when there's less traffic. I wonder if @petitepedal can get a fatbike? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffJim Posted October 10, 2017 Share #7 Posted October 10, 2017 I have a funeral the weekend of August 17-18. Realistically it won't likely fit my schedule and/or vacation budget. But sounds awesome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petitepedal ★ Posted October 10, 2017 Share #8 Posted October 10, 2017 I can probably get studded tires for the tank 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Razors Edge ★ Posted October 10, 2017 Share #9 Posted October 10, 2017 2 hours ago, Old#7 said: http://www.icefieldsparkway.ca/ @petitepedal is talking about riding this in year or two as a sequel to the Great Adventure. I'm interested. Posting this to gauge interest and get forum feedback. 144 miles riding with Petite. How long will this take? The parkway runs along the Continental Divide in the Canadian Rockies from Jasper in the north to Lake Louise in the south. There is lodging at either end, but not much in between, just a few campgrounds. Plan to bikepack a few nights? Fly into Calgary/Edmonton and drive up/over to Jasper? Fly into one city and out of the other to see more? discus I would think it depends on your available time free and when you want to go. I could easily see a Tetons, Yellowstone, Glacier, Banff, Jasper sort of super-parks vacation. And that's just skimming the surface, but would require a couple weeks (or more). Of course, as everyone has mentioned, crowding rapidly becomes an issue during the tourist season, and that far north, you start gambling with shoulder-season. I was recently looking at some camping & cycling options near Glacier, and that general area (from Tetons up through lower BC/Alberta) would be part of the plan. Tom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prophet Zacharia Posted October 10, 2017 Share #10 Posted October 10, 2017 1 hour ago, BuffJim said: I have a funeral the weekend of August 17-18. Realistically it won't likely fit my schedule and/or vacation budget. But sounds awesome. You plan your family deaths a long time in advance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffJim Posted October 10, 2017 Share #11 Posted October 10, 2017 16 minutes ago, Prophet Zacharia said: You plan your family deaths a long time in advance. Who said anything about family? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prophet Zacharia Posted October 10, 2017 Share #12 Posted October 10, 2017 15 minutes ago, BuffJim said: Who said anything about family? You plan the deaths of people who's funeral you will attend far in advance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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