Adventures in Canmore (Canadian Rockies Rally) - Page 2

**glwilson** · 07-18-2012, 11:34 PM

For those that didn't attend this rally... it is obvious they missed an great opportunity to see great scenery... not to mention fantastic company.

Wow!... is all I can say.

ballast · 07-19-2012, 01:29 AM

I am going to go cry myself to sleep. (again)

Netnorske · 07-19-2012, 03:09 AM

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Originally Posted by glwilson

For those that didn't attend this rally... it is obvious they missed an great opportunity to see great scenery... not mention fantastic company.

Wow!... is all I can say.

Greg,
I could not have said it better myself...!! Our fundraiser dinner tonight was outstanding. We raised $680.00 for the Rocky Mountain Animal Rescue...pics posted tomorrow. The Iron Goat Bar and Grill was an outstanding host...and the many great gifts were very appreciated....

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Netnorske · 07-19-2012, 03:09 AM

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Originally Posted by ballast

I am going to go cry myself to sleep. (again)

Sorry Charlie....

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waterman · 07-19-2012, 10:21 AM

Definately looks like a place to see.

kawgirl · 07-19-2012, 10:36 AM

That is one rally I sure wanted to attend. I'm glad to hear there were no serious injuries. The wildlife is definitely all over the place in that area. Ride safe and have a great time!

Netnorske · 07-19-2012, 10:40 AM

I've added a few pics from last night's dinner at the Iron Goat. We have our last group ride today with some exceptional weather, so should have some more good stuff later tonight....

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http://s374.photobucket.com/albums/o...view=slideshow

Loafer · 07-19-2012, 11:27 AM

Looks like you all are having a great time, congrats on choosing such
a beautiful place for a rally. Ride safe, stay healthy.

mobandy78 · 07-19-2012, 11:49 AM

Great pictures. There are some spots that look familiar. I was there in Feb '05. Took a ski trip and loved every minute of it! I'd love to go back in the summer.

You guys have a great time and be safe!

Chili · 07-19-2012, 07:42 PM

I thought I posted a few photo's last night but today they were nowhere to be found in this thread, the only explanation involves Bud Light and being tired so I'll try again.

Good to see Mike and Lorna on the bike again after their wildlife incident.

Our fearless leader and his better half.

The group that headed out for the Gondola adventure minus my lovely wife who is behind the camera.

Char and I at the top of the Gondola in Banff.

The view from the top, Banff on the left the world famous Banff Springs golf course on the right.

Netnorske · 07-19-2012, 07:47 PM

I took these three pictures from right outside my hotel room in Canmore...unreal huh?

Chili · 07-19-2012, 08:23 PM

Pre-ride meeting.

Scenery

Getting into the wildlife.

Rest stop

Chili · 07-19-2012, 08:26 PM

The view from my room window

Netnorske · 07-19-2012, 09:13 PM

Today was freakin' SPECTACULAR, with warm sunny skies and a ride for the ages. Our group ride took us east toward Calgary before heading south through cattle country, where we stopped for a fantastic lunch at a small family steakhouse. From there we rode back through Kananaskis Country, where as you can see from Chili's pics, we ran into a ton of Rocky Mountain Sheep all over the road! This place is so beautiful it is really hard to describe and pics don't really do it justice...so if you could not or did not make the trip up here....all I can say is....

...!!

**glwilson** · 07-19-2012, 10:05 PM

Simply incredible scenery up there...

Must have been unbelievable. Glad you guys had fun

07-18-2012, 11:34 PM	#16
glwilson Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: North Central Illinois Posts: 8,575	For those that didn't attend this rally... it is obvious they missed an great opportunity to see great scenery... not to mention fantastic company. Wow!... is all I can say. __________________ "During times of universal deceit, telling the truth becomes a revolutionary act." "You can have your own opinion, but not your own facts." *Former VBA NCR Assist Regional Leader* Formerly: 2004 1500FI Bronze Nomad: 2009 & 2014 HD Ultra Current Rides: 2017 HD Ultra Limited & 2011 Can Am Spyder RTS-SE Attended: VBA National Rallies 2009, 2011, 2015; VBA/NCR Regional Rally 2010, 12, 14, 16 and several rides throughout with regional members. VBA Member #652 HOG Member #3935417 Login or Register to Remove Ads Last edited by glwilson; 07-19-2012 at 08:52 AM.
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07-19-2012, 01:29 AM	#17
ballast Sr. Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Orting, WA Posts: 1,394	I am going to go cry myself to sleep. (again) __________________ Charlie "Ballast" Krogh 2005 1600 Nomad "Tangerine Dream" VBA #999 VROC #29355
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07-19-2012, 10:21 AM	#20
waterman Top Contributor Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Colorado Posts: 6,530	Definately looks like a place to see. __________________ Joel "Waterman" 2017 HD Road Glide Ultra 2006 Nomad - Sold VBA 213 VROC 16913 Custer 09: Cortez 10: Crescent City 11: Kanab 12: Estes Park 13: Tahoe 14: Red Lodge 16 Login or Register to Remove Ads
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07-19-2012, 10:36 AM	#21
kawgirl Sr. Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Greenville, NC Posts: 2,729	That is one rally I sure wanted to attend. I'm glad to hear there were no serious injuries. The wildlife is definitely all over the place in that area. Ride safe and have a great time! __________________ Amy "kawgirl" Neal Greenville, NC 2002 Nomad
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07-19-2012, 10:40 AM	#22
Netnorske Top Contributor Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Everett, Washington Posts: 5,709	I've added a few pics from last night's dinner at the Iron Goat. We have our last group ride today with some exceptional weather, so should have some more good stuff later tonight..... http://s374.photobucket.com/albums/o...view=slideshow __________________ *Kris Olsen* VBA #0691 2017 HD Ultra Limited Low 2013 Victory Cross Country Tour 2012 1700 Vulcan Voyager 2008 1600 Vulcan Nomad 1997 Vulcan 800 Classic *"Growing old is mandatory,* *but growing up is optional"* Custer 2009\|Kalispell 2010\|Cortez 2010\|Crescent City 2011\|Kanab 2012\|Canmore 2012\|Estes Park 2013\|Orofino 2014\|Lake Tahoe 2015\|Red Lodge 2016
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07-19-2012, 11:27 AM	#23
Loafer Sr. Contributor Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 18,287	Looks like you all are having a great time, congrats on choosing such a beautiful place for a rally. Ride safe, stay healthy. __________________ Gerry Martineau / 802 VT / VBA #0892 /[email]glmjgm@gmail.com[email]
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07-19-2012, 11:49 AM	#24
mobandy78 Sr. Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Owasso, OK Posts: 1,485	Great pictures. There are some spots that look familiar. I was there in Feb '05. Took a ski trip and loved every minute of it! I'd love to go back in the summer. You guys have a great time and be safe! __________________ Matt "Mo" Moore Owasso, Oklahoma VBA #1250 2005 Nomad 1600 - Darkside "There is no normal life, there's just life. So get on with it." - Doc Holiday
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07-19-2012, 07:42 PM	#25
Chili Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Winnipeg, Manitoba Posts: 409	I thought I posted a few photo's last night but today they were nowhere to be found in this thread, the only explanation involves Bud Light and being tired so I'll try again. Good to see Mike and Lorna on the bike again after their wildlife incident. Our fearless leader and his better half. The group that headed out for the Gondola adventure minus my lovely wife who is behind the camera. Char and I at the top of the Gondola in Banff. The view from the top, Banff on the left the world famous Banff Springs golf course on the right. __________________ Doug Engstrom 2012 Victory Cross Country Tour 2001 Vulcan Nomad 1500FI, (Sold at 83,000 km)
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07-19-2012, 07:47 PM	#26
Netnorske Top Contributor Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Everett, Washington Posts: 5,709	I took these three pictures from right outside my hotel room in Canmore...unreal huh? __________________ *Kris Olsen* VBA #0691 2017 HD Ultra Limited Low 2013 Victory Cross Country Tour 2012 1700 Vulcan Voyager 2008 1600 Vulcan Nomad 1997 Vulcan 800 Classic *"Growing old is mandatory,* *but growing up is optional"* Custer 2009\|Kalispell 2010\|Cortez 2010\|Crescent City 2011\|Kanab 2012\|Canmore 2012\|Estes Park 2013\|Orofino 2014\|Lake Tahoe 2015\|Red Lodge 2016 Last edited by Netnorske; 07-19-2012 at 07:49 PM.
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07-19-2012, 08:23 PM	#27
Chili Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Winnipeg, Manitoba Posts: 409	Pre-ride meeting. Scenery Getting into the wildlife. Rest stop __________________ Doug Engstrom 2012 Victory Cross Country Tour 2001 Vulcan Nomad 1500FI, (Sold at 83,000 km) Last edited by Chili; 07-19-2012 at 08:25 PM.
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07-19-2012, 08:26 PM	#28
Chili Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Winnipeg, Manitoba Posts: 409	The view from my room window __________________ Doug Engstrom 2012 Victory Cross Country Tour 2001 Vulcan Nomad 1500FI, (Sold at 83,000 km)
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07-19-2012, 09:13 PM	#29
Netnorske Top Contributor Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Everett, Washington Posts: 5,709	Today was freakin' SPECTACULAR, with warm sunny skies and a ride for the ages. Our group ride took us east toward Calgary before heading south through cattle country, where we stopped for a fantastic lunch at a small family steakhouse. From there we rode back through Kananaskis Country, where as you can see from Chili's pics, we ran into a ton of Rocky Mountain Sheep all over the road! This place is so beautiful it is really hard to describe and pics don't really do it justice...so if you could not or did not make the trip up here....all I can say is.......!! __________________ *Kris Olsen* VBA #0691 2017 HD Ultra Limited Low 2013 Victory Cross Country Tour 2012 1700 Vulcan Voyager 2008 1600 Vulcan Nomad 1997 Vulcan 800 Classic *"Growing old is mandatory,* *but growing up is optional"* Custer 2009\|Kalispell 2010\|Cortez 2010\|Crescent City 2011\|Kanab 2012\|Canmore 2012\|Estes Park 2013\|Orofino 2014\|Lake Tahoe 2015\|Red Lodge 2016
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07-19-2012, 10:05 PM	#30
glwilson Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: North Central Illinois Posts: 8,575	Simply incredible scenery up there... Must have been unbelievable. Glad you guys had fun __________________ "During times of universal deceit, telling the truth becomes a revolutionary act." "You can have your own opinion, but not your own facts." *Former VBA NCR Assist Regional Leader* Formerly: 2004 1500FI Bronze Nomad: 2009 & 2014 HD Ultra Current Rides: 2017 HD Ultra Limited & 2011 Can Am Spyder RTS-SE Attended: VBA National Rallies 2009, 2011, 2015; VBA/NCR Regional Rally 2010, 12, 14, 16 and several rides throughout with regional members. VBA Member #652 HOG Member #3935417
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