Icefields Parkway Run

[Steel Toed Tank]

Got lots of photos but the icy rain from Sask River X-ing to lake louise was insane.
It took us an hour and half a dozen cups of coffee to warm back up.
When we got to the exit for LL I went to hit the signal switch but I couldn't feel it with my thumb, and didn't have enough power to push it, ended up using my palm to switch it. The weather was freezing cold in LL and it was supposed to snow, so we kept moving on to Banff and camped at tunnel mountain.

I will post pics and get caught up on posts when we get to Fernie, should be tonight or tomorrow morning.

[7981GS]

Got lots of photos but the icy rain from Sask River X-ing to lake louise was insane.
It took us an hour and half a dozen cups of coffee to warm back up.
When we got to the exit for LL I went to hit the signal switch but I couldn't feel it with my thumb, and didn't have enough power to push it,
ended up using my palm to switch it. The weather was freezing cold in LL and it was supposed to snow, so we kept moving on to Banff and camped at tunnel mountain.

I will post pics and get caught up on posts when we get to Fernie, should be tonight or tomorrow morning.

It sounds like you were a little bit past your physical limits.
Hope that the rest of the trip is not as excruciating.
Looking forward to those pic's.

Eric

[Wizard]

As you rode past Mt Temple (if you could see it), did you consider the Climbers up there, during "Prime Climbing Season", actually using their Hands to make progress, while the Ice plasters to the side of their faces?
That's why most just roll their windows down, toss their cigarette butts out, take a picture and Drive to the next "Lookout".
Tourists,,..
Did ya know its OK to wear Gloves in cold weather?
This Radar tells you whats goin on in Southern Alberta

http://www.weatheroffice.gc.ca/radar/index_e.html?id=XSM

[Steel Toed Tank]

Just a quick update!
Rained at night in Banff while we were sleeping but we had the tent tarped and we stayed dry. Left for Fernie with a stop by Lussier springs and loved it so much we camped at whiteswan lake. I got that tip from a member here but HOLY SHEET what a road!!!!
Pics and full details to come, but the trip since then has more than made up for the wet and frozen icefields run.


Tank

[Sandy]

Too bad about the cold weather up in the parks, just be glad you weren't down in the Cranbrook/Fernie area then. We had major wind storms, trees down, tons of rain and some areas had power out from Friday evening until Tuesday. Most had it back within 24/36 hours but some areas didn't. I figured you guys would like the hotsprings. Sounds like good adventures so far and hopefully a soft bed awaits you in Fernie. ENJOY!!!

[Wizard]

"It took us an hour and half a dozen cups of coffee to warm back up."
Look on the bright side,,.. at least your Beer was Cold,,..

[Haadkoe]

It's been almost 2 weeks since his last update. I hope all is well.

[BigD_83]

It's been almost 2 weeks since his last update. I hope all is well.

Tank checked into the site on the 8th...so I think he's still kicking!

[artbone]

This is one trip you may need to pack a gun, because of brown bears.

Very nice country!

A gun? In Canada? The first thing customs asks me when I cross the border is do I have a gun. I never do but they still have searched me a few times.

[bccap]

Tank. Where the fvck are you !! Getting worried.

[tkent02]

No sh:t. Whats up Tank?

[Haadkoe]

So the other thread inquiring about Tank disappeared... anyone have any idea what's happened?

[B.C.G.S.]

Dang, hope he didn't get ated by bears cuz he can't have a gun.

[sedelen]

Pics and full details to come, Tank

Well, we're waiting with baited breath! and have been for a long time.
Seriously though, could you at least just "check-in?"

[Steel Toed Tank]

i could have checked in if i was home, or if my laptop worked right.
i didnt know this many ppl were concerned though.
i seriously need to figure out something better than this onscreen keyboard .
sorry to worry you all.
the road on a GS was like crack.
the very first taste felt good. It felt too good.
It felt SO good infact that i sunk every minute and every dollar i had into keeping that feeling as long as i could.
GS still runs great every day, no issues.
it'll do another 5000kms without breaking a sweat.