View Full Version : Hiking in Banff
Spam Man Sam
2008-09-30, 05:15
Some Friends and I want to go to Banff and do some manly shit, including going up a moutain hiking and playing Into Thin Air. Those who have been to Banff, where would you suggest we go hiking and perhaps camping in November?
TrueBudSmoker
2008-09-30, 10:17
sulfur mountain? just figure it out when you get there... you could go anywhere.
http://www.banff.ca/activities-events/summer/banff-hiking.htm
Go check out the Devil's Gap.
...where would you suggest we go ...perhaps camping in November?
I would suggest you don't. It was rather cold when I was there in october a few years ago. I would guess there is a fair bit of snow by november...
Spam Man Sam
2008-10-01, 01:50
Thats the point.
TrueBudSmoker
2008-10-01, 03:17
ya dude wait till th spring/summer. if your going to banff in the winter it's all about skiing/snowboarding who the fuck would want to camp and hike in the winter?
Spam Man Sam
2008-10-01, 23:17
People with hair on their chest.
OneMestizo
2008-10-02, 04:13
If you're gonna do it, be prepared. None of this, "oh we'll just man the fuck up" shit. Hypothermia don't give a shit how long your chest hairs are.
Spam Man Sam
2008-10-02, 06:36
Of course dude. I didn't drop 200 dollars at the Moutain Equipment Coop for nothing.
The only issue is finding a campground. Most of them close...today.
If you're going backcountry camping, make sure that someone knows where you're headed.
Moutain Equipment Coop has some crazy camping/survival gear. I've never seen another shop that can compare.
I think you should check out some hot springs while your up there.
I go every winter to snowmobile, and I'd have to say the hot springs are very nice
Spam Man Sam
2008-10-03, 07:16
The only issue is finding a campground. Most of them close...today.
If you're going backcountry camping, make sure that someone knows where you're headed.
Moutain Equipment Coop has some crazy camping/survival gear. I've never seen another shop that can compare.
Yeah MEC is truly one of a kind. I've spent hours in their Victoria store just gawking at all the awesome gear they have.
a drifters life
2008-10-04, 15:35
Maybe Tunnel Mountain, I've never done backcountry camping though... twould be sweet.
Make sure to spend at least one night gettin trashed at the HooDoo...
Sunday is the best party day in Banff. T&A (Tommy's and Auroras), or Tommy's and the Rose & Crown for some live music, makes for a hell of a night.
Double your Money Wednesday's are a blast at Auroras.
The Devil's Gap isn't that fun of a spot, but it's always full of good people. It's the only metal/punk bar in town.
Wild Bill's can be a fun time, especially if there's a concert in town. I think Matt Good and Chris Cornell are going to be up there soon.
The HooDoo is a wicked fun time, but it's just a run of the mill club.
a drifters life
2008-10-04, 19:11
Wild Bill's can be a fun time, especially if there's a concert in town. I think Matt Good and Chris Cornell are going to be up there soon.
If any totseans would like to meet me, I will most def be at this fucking show.
Cornell is god.
Spam Man Sam
2008-10-05, 01:59
Whats the date for this show?
a drifters life
2008-10-05, 13:44
Nov. 8 as far as I know.
Tickets aren't on sale yet.
Spam Man Sam
2008-10-08, 01:54
Well there is slight chance you might see me there.
ChronicFox
2008-10-11, 17:01
The only thing I remember when I went to banff is that it really stank like sulfer. Thats it.
The only thing I remember when I went to banff is that it really stank like sulfer. Thats it.
Yeah, the hot spring fountain smells like sulfur; however, that's the only spot that smells like bad eggs.
a drifters life
2008-10-16, 01:46
So I guess tickets to the Cornell show can only be won through a radio station in Calgary.... FUCK!
Oh well... it's not like it's Soundgarden playing.
I just like partying in Banff.