Our trip went very well with 33 participants on the trip, including eight new members. Unfortunately, we had two additional people cancel last minute. Our trip began in Atlanta at the International Terminal. We had a direct flight to Calgary, Canada and it arrived on time.  We processed through customs and were met by our bus driver. Our five star driver stopped for food and liquor and got us to the Ptarmigan Hotel in two hours driving time.

Check-in went great and the rooms were all as expected. Banff has so much to offer in addition to skiing and I think our members experienced it all. Many went out to ski Sunday. Visability was not great so it was an early day for some. We had good weather most of the week. On Tuesday, we had a group dinner at Melissa’s downtown. We had two drink tickets and all the food you basically could eat. It was a good time enjoyed by all. The week had many non-skiers trying to see all of Banff but I think they could have explored another week to see all of its beauty. The members enjoyed going to Lake Louise, the mountain top night view Indian ritual experience by gondola, the Banff Springs Hotel, hiking, shopping, great food, snow shoeing, etc., was enjoyed by all.

We only had a couple of issues. One was, “don’t leave your phone on the bus upon arrival.” The other was one minor to moderate injury by our dear friend Tom DuBose. He fell on a very easy slope which unfortunately happens to us more than we care to mention.

Our trip home was also a piece of cake with another great bus driver. We experienced a wreck on the way to the airport that had just happened. Our bus driver got out to offer assistance but luckily none was needed. The trip worked out well and no luggage was lost. Everyone arrived home safely.