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holiday in banff

Tue, 24 Mar 2009 16:34:17 GMT

Hi all, came back from banff on 8th march had a fantastic ski holiday,first time over the pond, We went for 10 nights, it had snowed for 3 days before we got there and conditions were excellent bit on the cold side -28 first day but sunny so felt warmer, the locals were so friendly and food was excellent everywhere we ate, Before we went i dident know how i felt about traveling 30-45 mins to get to ski area every day but it was ok cumfy coaches friendly staff everywhere it was fantastic, overall we had a brill time and will be going back again, We already have bardonecchia in italy booked 10th jan next year but looking at canada for feb - mar hopefully :lol:

Re:holiday in banff

Tue, 24 Mar 2009 17:04:04 GMT

What hotel did you stay in? Did you go to the Buffalo Lodge for a meal?

Re:holiday in banff

Tue, 24 Mar 2009 17:30:34 GMT

Woodski, I came back on Thursday having had 2 weeks there and loved it also - been raving about it since we got back and would love to go again!

Pablo, Didn't make it to the Buffalo Lodge? Do you know someone in there? We did get to some great restaurants, my fave being Saltlik on Bear Street!

We stayed at Irwins Mountain Inn, it did exactly what it said on the tin - it was nothing special but had no faults either, it was clean and spacious and the staff we're very friendly and helpful and I would recommend!

Re:holiday in banff

Tue, 24 Mar 2009 17:38:09 GMT

clares4 wrote:Woodski, I came back on Thursday having had 2 weeks there and loved it also - been raving about it since we got back and would love to go again!

Pablo, Didn't make it to the Buffalo Lodge? Do you know someone in there? We did get to some great restaurants, my fave being Saltlik on Bear Street!

We stayed at Irwins Mountain Inn, it did exactly what it said on the tin - it was nothing special but had no faults either, it was clean and spacious and the staff we're very friendly and helpful and I would recommend!

Yeh, it is a pretty special place!

I don't know anyone in there but the food is good, seriously good. Maybe a little more expensive than Saltlik :lol:

My parents were over visiting me last year and we headed there and it was around $300 for the 3 of us with drinks but I still can't get over how good it was.

Re:holiday in banff

Tue, 24 Mar 2009 17:55:30 GMT

Wow, not to bad as a treat but you couldn't do that every night!

Did you go into the Grizzly Steak House? I nearly got myself into trouble with the telephones at the tables!!!

Have you done any other resorts in Canada? I really fancy Fernie or over the border to Breckenridge (only if I feed up my piggy bank lots over the coming months). Unfortunately group consensus is that we have a cheaper do next year in Europe :cry:

Re:holiday in banff

Tue, 24 Mar 2009 17:59:24 GMT

clares4 wrote:Wow, not to bad as a treat but you couldn't do that every night!

Did you go into the Grizzly Steak House? I nearly got myself into trouble with the telephones at the tables!!!

Have you done any other resorts in Canada? I really fancy Fernie or over the border to Breckenridge (only if I feed up my piggy bank lots over the coming months). Unfortunately group consensus is that we have a cheaper do next year in Europe :cry:

No, a couple of buddies did and it was an expensive night for them.. Kicking Horse and Revelstoke are the other two I visited and I am in quite a hurry to get back to the Horse! Feed the piggy bank!!

Re:holiday in banff

Tue, 24 Mar 2009 18:08:03 GMT

I chickened out of Kicking Horse...heard it was all Double Black Diamonds!!

I'm mad enough to give some steep stuff a go if I'm feeling brave but the thought of bumps or trees or being left ungroomed... no sireee!

Revelstoke?? Not heard of that one, will google it now... :D

Re:holiday in banff

Tue, 24 Mar 2009 19:38:46 GMT

clares4 wrote:Woodski, I came back on Thursday having had 2 weeks there and loved it also - been raving about it since we got back and would love to go again!

Pablo, Didn't make it to the Buffalo Lodge? Do you know someone in there? We did get to some great restaurants, my fave being Saltlik on Bear Street!

We stayed at Irwins Mountain Inn, it did exactly what it said on the tin - it was nothing special but had no faults either, it was clean and spacious and the staff we're very friendly and helpful and I would recommend!

Glad to hear you had a fab time Clare, did your oh make it after all or is he gagging for another snow fix still? :wink:

Re:holiday in banff

Tue, 24 Mar 2009 21:46:42 GMT

Hi pablo & clares4 we also stayed in irwins mountain it was like you said clares4 couldn't fault it at all in fact couldn't fault anything :lol:

Re:holiday in banff

Wed, 25 Mar 2009 10:26:48 GMT

snowb4ndit wrote:

Glad to hear you had a fab time Clare, did your oh make it after all or is he gagging for another snow fix still? :wink:

He came in the end, it was literally the day before when it was a definite! It had been on and off so many times, cost us another GBP50 each to book the lift passes on the transfer but never mind at least he made it in the end and we had an excellent time, I'd def recommend it to all.

Are you looking forward to VC? Did you manage to get someone for your extra places? Sorry we couldn't oblige would've love it. Is Tim revving himself up for all the black runs? I saw your pics on FB in the snow - FAB! :D

Re:holiday in banff

Wed, 25 Mar 2009 18:16:18 GMT

clares4 wrote:

snowb4ndit wrote:

Glad to hear you had a fab time Clare, did your oh make it after all or is he gagging for another snow fix still? :wink:

He came in the end, it was literally the day before when it was a definite! It had been on and off so many times, cost us another GBP50 each to book the lift passes on the transfer but never mind at least he made it in the end and we had an excellent time, I'd def recommend it to all.

Are you looking forward to VC? Did you manage to get someone for your extra places? Sorry we couldn't oblige would've love it. Is Tim revving himself up for all the black runs? I saw your pics on FB in the snow - FAB! :D

No my son decided to bring his GF but we have extras joining us too now...long story will fill you in another time! :lol:

Re:holiday in banff

Fri, 10 Jul 2009 12:26:38 GMT

Spent part of our honeymoon in Banff in April and absolutely loved it. We are thinking of going back for my 40th in January next year (first 2 weeks) but have heard it might be a bit too cold, and might affect the skiing (we are both beginner/intermediate). Does anyone have any thoughts on whether this would be a problem?

Re:holiday in banff

Wed, 22 Jul 2009 09:51:38 GMT

My first taste of real snow was in Banff about seven years ago. Always intended it to be a one only visit. Wife and I loved it so much we went back 4 times in the following 5 years. Absolutely love this place.

Always went around Christmas so not sure about January...though have heard it can get very cold (we have seen -20 and -30 on occasions in December so you would need to be prepared for some pretty cold conditions).