April 30th: Stewart Creek Hole #16

Stewart Creek Hole #16 "Hanging Wall" 471yd Par4

http://www.stewartcreekgolf.com/golf/vrtour/golf_window.php

(#16 ... Carved into the Rocky forest)

Stewart Creek:
Stewart Creek lies across the Bow valley from Silvertip in the Three Sisters development. It is shorter than Silvertip, but still measures over 7,000 yards from the tips. The fairways are relatively wide, but positioning of tee shots is important, and the course is made more interesting by hanging greens, greenside exposed rock, and historic mine shafts.

Mountain Lion Safety Tips:
Remember the picture of the mountain lion that ate the elk ... that was on Silvertip's 2nd fairway (we'll get into that fantastic course starting Sunday!), but in case we're there and happen to run into one of these little guys, you might like to know...

Most mountain lions do not want a confrontation, so always give them space to move away from you. Do not run and stay calm (at least outwardly). Stay still or back away quietly and slowly, always facing the lion. Don’t stand upright, but do all you can to appear bigger. (Opening your jacket and holding the sides out may make you look bigger.) Pick up any small kids and hold them. If a lion is aggressive, wave your arms, yell and toss objects at it. The goal: give the message that you’re not prey and may be dangerous. Fight back if attacked.

Bonus Trivia: What's the difference between a mountain lion and a cougar you ask?

A mountain lion is similar to a cougar, in that they both refer to an older woman seeking younger men. The only difference between the terms mountain lion and cougar are that cougars are usually somewhat attractive, and mountain lions are usually quite ugly. The mountain lion's natural habitat is bar or club. (I can't make that up)

April 29th: Stewart Creek Hole #15

Stewart Creek Hole #15 "Stewart Creek" 442yd Par4 http://www.stewartcreekgolf.com/golf/vrtour/golf_window.php

(A look back from the 15th green ... I finally have a picture of the real hole!)

Stewart Creek:
On the eastern slopes of the Rundle Range near Canmore, surrounded by a pristine pine forest, a spectacular course parades overtop many long forgotten mine shafts. And in dramatic fashion, it achieves its intended effect; to offer breathtaking panoramas that fill each golfer with wonder and awe. Did I mention that it has a top notch practice area which is included with your round?

(#15 once again ... the infamous Stewie Creek finally making an appearance)

The Posh Amenities of FCL (Falcon Crest Lodge):
Amenities feature two year round outdoor hot tubs, guests at the Falcon Crest Lodge can relax and unwind after a busy (or not so busy) day in the Rockies. Our year-round outdoor hot tubs offer fresh mountain air and exceptional views of the Three Sisters, Ha-Ling and Rundle Mountain ranges. Guests of the Falcon Crest Lodge can take advantage of our Fitness room located on the Main floor that features the latest amenities, cardio equipment, exercise mats and spectacular Mountain Views. Enjoy a drink in our lounge, warm yourself by the fireplace and catch your favorite team on one of the wide screen televisions (The Stampeders!)

(Beers, Booze, Babes, Buzzed ... I hear Canmore's late summer break is like Cancun's spring break)

(Where Roscher will be everyday at 5am ... I might even be inclined to join him (with these views) if I'm still awake from the nigth before)

April 28th: Stewart Creek Hole #14

Stewart Creek Hole #14 "60 Jig" 294yd Par4
http://www.stewartcreekgolf.com/golf/vrtour/golf_window.php

(You'd think with the go for broke setup of the 14th, there might be a picture...nope, instead i show you of ...#9 from a crazy angle?)

Stewart Creek:
Browning mixes holes and shot values well throughout, from the ultra wide 10th, to the tough three shot 11th, and unlike a lot of mountain courses, Browning didn't just go for the money shot - the hole with looming mountains that doesn't really ask for more than a 5-iron to a plunging fairway. Instead, he provides an interesting selection of shots, from the quirky, short four 14th, at 294 yards with a naturalized area 30 yards in front of the green, to the terrific 478-yard par four fourth, with a tough tee shot and approach to a perched green, Browning gives players enough variation without showing off.

Also, I hope you are enjoying the many holes with trees in the middle of the fairway (Halbert and I should have the pull slice that bends nicely around the mini-fairway-forests)!


The Falcon Crest Lodge part deux:

When you stay at the Falcon Crest Lodge in Canmore, Alberta, you will experience luxuriously appointed guest room accommodations offering a modern, yet classic mountain décor. All of the luxurious rooms feature granite counters, plush pillow-top mattresses, warm fluffy duvets, and a 27 inch cable television with DVD player, AM/FM Radios and CD Player, Gas Fireplace, Kitchenette, and even a Gas Barbeque on your deck or patio!

Oh and their motto is "Soaring to New Heights in Hospitality" -- Falcon...soaring...get it...god that's good!

April 27th: Stewart Creek Hole #13

Stewart Creek Hole #13 "Ha Ling" 425yds Par4

http://www.stewartcreekgolf.com/golf/vrtour/golf_window.php

(Ha Ling pictured here ... soon you'll hear about scrambling to the top of this peak)

Stewart Creek:

While constructing the course, Browning was only able to build close to 40 bunkers, far fewer than one would find on most modern layouts. However, the lack of bunkering, coupled with the rocky mountain terrain that made it difficult to move a huge amount of land led to a natural course. That's a significant difference from many other courses set in similar terrain, where designers often force in poorly conceived holes in an attempt to find one or two spectacular ones within the landscape. Instead of chasing signature holes, Browning developed a solid routing that doesn't exactly feel like a mountain course. Sure there are some big elevation shifts - like the first hole, a plunging par-four opener - but by benching in some holes and matching the scope of the holes against the dramatic surrounding mountain views, Browning developed a course that is strong throughout. Only the ninth, a slightly odd par four with a target golf feel seems to deviate from Browning's overall philosophy...

Overall philosophy of being a sweet hole ??? (#9)

Falcon Crest Lodge:

Falcon Crest Lodge has been rated #1 of 30 hotels in Canmore by Tripadvisor! We have also been promised mountain views by Sir Roschimus, and seeing as how Canmore is surrounded by mountains, I'm inclined to believe him. Take a look below...

April 26th: Stewart Creek Hole #12

Stewart Creek Hole #12 "Pigeon" 206yd Par3
http://www.stewartcreekgolf.com/golf/vrtour/golf_window.php




Stewart Creek:

It's not just the shotmakers who will enjoy this test of golf. Any eyes that have a passion for the mountains, nature, and adventure will be treated to a feast. The Three Sisters (pictured multiple times, most notably 4/16 and 4/20), a spectacular three-peak massif, hovers over the property and provides a stirring backdrop on a number of holes. Other holes are framed with the distant slopes of the Rockies and the Bow Valley. Regardless of the quality of golf, you'll certainly come away with plenty of money shots to stick on the fridge!


A Brief Look at the Main Mountains to Look for while in Canmore:
Photo 1 (immediately below) shows the Cascade Mountain about 12kms from Canmore, much closer viewed from Banff Avenue in Banff.

Photo 2 is of the Rundle Range, a mountain range better seen from Banff, but this photo gives some idea of its total length. About 10kms from the north end at Banff to the south end at Canmore. There is a path between Banff and Canmore along the east slope of the mountain. The high point is 9,675 feet.



Photo 3 is the south end of Rundle Mountain at that end and to the right of the slope is the facilities for the Nordic Events. Notice the light coloured slash across the lower part of the mountain, that is a gravel road that leads to a part of the Kananaskis Country Provincial Park. The road is called the Smith Dorrien Trail, it is gravel for about 40kms. It does lead to the many great hikes to small lakes on the mountain slopes as well as a much larger man made lake called Spray Lakes.



Photo 4 is of the Three Sisters Mountain, which from left to right are called, Little, Middle and Big Sister...clever Canucks.

April 25th: Stewart Creek Hole #11

Stewart Creek Hole #11 "The Aspens" 609yd Par5 http://www.stewartcreekgolf.com/golf/vrtour/golf_window.php

(Sunrise shot of #10 green and #11 tee over pond)

Stewart Creek:
With mention of Stewart Creek's runner-up in the Best New Canadian Course in 2002, it should also be noted that it also recently ranked #2 for Best Conditioned Course in Canada and has the prominent distinction as an Audubon-certified course, awarded to those courses which preserve a habitat for plentiful wildlife.

(I really hope someone hits the trees in the middle of the fairway ... so I can laugh at you for hitting it straight...amateurs)

A Few other Wild Creatures to Look out for:

Many small and large carnivores call Peter Lougheed Park (near Canmore in Kananaskis Country) home, such as the prime marten, three species of weasel, lynx, cougar, wolf, coyote, grizzly bear, black bear, and wolverine. Sightings of any of our elusive carnivores are rare indeed. An exception is the coyote which which is more common and can sometimes be seen travelling along roadsides.

(This little guy recently had a delicious dinner of elk on the 2nd course we'll be playing...Silvertip)

April 24th: Stewart Creek Hole #10

Stewart Creek Hole #10 "Big Horn" 407yd Par4
http://www.stewartcreekgolf.com/golf/vrtour/golf_window.php

(Simile of the Day: Not hitting this fairway is like not hitting it past the ladies' tees ... Hopefully the same rules don't apply or we could have a group of gentleman playing the final 8 in their skimpys.)

Stewart Creek:
Though the greens are typically manufactured, Browning still manages to sneak in some interesting natural ones, like the 10th, with its on-grade approach, or the 14th, with its devilish contours. (Translated: Oh after you waste 14 strokes hitting balls into the woods, have fun 4-putting a couple times ... It really should be a wonderful test of discipline -- who will be the first to crack and toss a club into the woods?)



Oh the wildlife, ya dohnt say thehr?
The most common mammals you'll see in and around the courses are the red squirrel, Columbian ground squirrel, least chipmunk, and golden-mantled ground squirrel. A leisurely drive though the area at dawn or dusk is a good time to spot some of the larger animals such as moose, deer, or elk. Bighorn sheep can often be seen on a summer's day licking salt on and alongside the highway (or on this teebox). Please watch your speed (after 6 beers in the golf cart...Adam)! The more wary mountain goats can be seen high on the mountain slopes with the help of binoculars. (Those will be on a later post listing all necessary items to bring ... you guys aren't quite ready for that .... soon young grasshoppers.)

April 23rd: Stewart Creek Hole #9

Stewart Creek Hole #9 "Bear's Den" 421yd Par4
http://www.stewartcreekgolf.com/golf/vrtour/golf_window.php

Stewart Creek:
Other highlights on the front side include the ninth, another par-4 where a parachute could come in handy. At about 230 yards from the tee, the fairway simply vanishes. Golfers are forced to layup - or donate a ball to the whisky-jacks and marmots that make their home on the rocky ledge. From the fairway, it's another mouth-watering vista and another nervy mid-iron to a green protected by two massive water features - one on either side of the green. Can you say "glory hole?"

Da Bearsss:

The Grizzy Bear (Ursus arctos horribilis), also known as the Silvertip Bear, is a subspecies of brown bear (Ursus arctos) that lives in the uplands of western North America. Compared to other North American brown bear subspecies, a grizzly has a silver tipped pelt. Male Grizzlies can reach and stand 10 ft tall on their hind legs.

(Did you notice the difference in scientific name between the brown bear and grizzly bear? --- horribilis ... take that for what you will ... I personally don't like the sound of it)

April 22nd: Stewart Creek Hole #8

Stewart Creek Hole #8 "Wind Ridge" 246yd Par3
http://www.stewartcreekgolf.com/golf/vrtour/golf_window.php

Stewart Creek:

"While what's under the ground at Stewart Creek may be of interest to golfers, it's what's on top of the ground that gets golfers excited; bluegrass fairways that are woven between granite outcroppings and the massive, elegantly contoured green comlexes, many of which look so good you'd think they were set there right when time began. 'Impressive' is a word that hardly does justice when describing the golf course at Stewart Creek."

Just so you know:

A nearly identical trip to the one we will be embarking upon is advertised on a Canadian golf & travel website. Theirs happens to be a week-long trip with only 5 rounds of golf. The price...$3,800 usd. I believe this means we need to go into business and charge $3,500, turn a nice little profit.

(Just your daily drive to the supermarket in Canmore...rough life)

Another funtivity at our disposal... The Three Sisters Mountain Village (the location of Stewart Creek Golf Course) has a full-fledged disc golf course. This is probably something that hasn't been done since the days back at LHS, but with the occasional morning free or late evening sunlight hours, I thought I would throw it out there.

April 21st: Stewart Creek Hole #7

Stewart Creek Hole #7 "Outcrop" 405yd Par4

http://www.stewartcreekgolf.com/golf/vrtour/golf_window.php

(Look at the chute out of #7...Treeeees!)

Stewart Creek:
The mine entrances were the least of the worries for construction crews. With over fifty miles of tunnels under the course, the greatest worry, according to an Alberta provincial safety board, was centered on reinforcing fairways that, with substantial rainfall or constant pressure from golf carts, could sink and endanger the public. Enter 120,000 square feet of a geo fabric (or geo grid), which was used as underlay to strengthen the ground on two of the fairways that posed the greatest risk. Hypothetically, you could have portions of a golf hole that are actually suspended by the fabric, with nothing but hollow ground underneath.

Canmore (a little more detail):

Canmore has a permanent population of only 12,005. The town lies in the Bow Valley, named so for the Bow River that passes through it. Its mountain setting is noted for The Three Sisters (see if you can pick them out from the pictures previously posted). Canmore's climate is relatively mild compared to most regions of Canada, with the coldest day in January averaging only 18 degrees F, with very low humidity that makes it feel considerably warmer than the thermometer indicates. Summers are short and cool. The area boasts, on average, 330 days of sunshine annually, with the short wet season occuring through mid-May to early June. The rest of the summer is considered semi-arid. Mountains located adjacent to and visible from the townsite are Grotto Mountain (8,878ft), Mount Lady Macdonald (8,550ft), Mount Lawrence Grassi (8,809ft), and most famously, the Three Sisters (9,633ft, 9,084ft, 8,839ft). More pictures/details soon to follow about Canmore's surrounding mountains.

(Bow Valley pictured above)

Check out the flag/logo for Canmore ... the must have really put a lot of thought into it.

April 20th: Stewart Creek Hole #6

Stewart Creek Hole #6 "The Rut" 553yd Par5

http://www.stewartcreekgolf.com/golf/vrtour/golf_window.php

Stewart Creek:
Interestingly, the final 18-hole product at Stewart Creek incorporates a number of refurbished mine entranceways that add some authenticity to the course's setting. Although golfers can enter no further than fifteen feet or so into the mines (upon which the tunnels are barricaded with steel grates), the openings have been constructed with new timber and serve as excellent rain shelters. (I have spoken with the big guy upstairs, and he promises this will not be an issue during our visit.)

(Sunset view of Three Sisters Mountains in Canmore)

CRO Opening Night:

We had mentioned the possibility of having a nice meal our first night in town, so I did a little digging and all I found was weeds....Crazy Weeds to be more precise. The Crazy Weed Restaurant in Canmore has received rave reviews for its delicious food. It is a little pricey, being in the $20-30cad range for an entree, but almost all of the restaurants in this tourist hot spot are at that price or more expensive (thankfully we'll be using our grill most nights and saving on costs while still enjoying the scenery). This place is almost impossible to find, but worth the effort. There is no name on the building, nor an address. Our waiter says the owner likes it that way. They certainly have enough clientele without the need to advertise. With that said, dinners are packed, so reservations are a must. This restaurant is referred to by some as "the best in the west." The local CBC restaurant critic gave it his one-and-only 10/10 ever (and that's not just out of 7 restaurants....tripadvisor had 78 listed in Canmore). They use local, organic ingredients, the dishes are innovative and work so well, service is excellent and the new location is bright and sunny. Search this place out - it is well worth it! Also, they have a roof top garden, which could be great for kickin' back with some brews as the sun sets over the snow-capped peaks..!

April 19th: Stewart Creek Hole #5

Stewart Creek Hole #5 "Ships Prow" 418yd Par4 (pictured below)http://www.stewartcreekgolf.com/golf/vrtour/golf_window.php

Stewart Creek:

True to Browning's vision, Stewart Creek has sculpted the rugged landscape into layered fairways and subtly sloped greens, with landing areas defined by pristine forest. To enhance your challenge, 35 bunkers are strategically located around rushing streams, crystal clear lakes, rocky outcrops and restored mine entrances - a gentle reminder of the history surrounding the Town of Canmore.

Brief History of Canmore:

Canmore was officially named in 1884 by Canadian Pacific Railway employee Donald A. Smith. In 1886, Queen Victoria granted a coal mining charter to the town, and the No. 1 mine was opened in 1887. The coal mining industry in Canmore boomed well into the 20th century, but by the 1970s the market for coal was diminished, and in 1979 Canmore Mines Ltd. ceased operations. As a result of safety and reclaimation policies instigated by the province of Alberta, all but a few mining structures were demolished in the following year; only the lamp house and a few mine entrances remain today. Canmore's economic future seemed dismal until the announcement in the early 1980s that Calgary, Alberta would be hosting the 1988 Winter Olympics, and that Canmore would play host to the Nordic events. This resulted in an increase in tourism, and Canmore began to develop into the recreational tourist destination it is today.

(Random road in Canmore pictured above)

TV Listings:

I know it's not exactly the same, but Alaska Week is currently airing on the Discovery Channel...and it has been thoroughly entertaining me. In addition, if you haven't checked out "Stranger Among Bears" on Animal Planet (new episodes Fri 10pm est, re-runs on Tue &Thur), please do so...Timothy Treadwell should have taken notes from this guy.

http://video.google.com/videosearch?hl=en&um=1&q=stranger%20among%20bears&ie=UTF-8&sa=N&tab=iv#

April 18th: Stewart Creek Hole #4

Stewart Creek Hole #4 "Paintbrush" 478yd Par4 http://www.stewartcreekgolf.com/golf/vrtour/golf_window.php



Stewart Creek:
There are many who take golf vacations, yet there is a select group that are willing to settle for nothing less than a genuine golf excursion. At Stewart Creek Golf and Country Club the breathtaking scenery will leave you with an unforgettable day of world-class mountain golf. The Canadian course architect, Gary Browning, designed the course with the following in mind: “the intent of the first tee was to place the players up there and take their breath away." For a relaxing getaway with the charm and beauty of the Canadian Rockies, the challenge and memories of a course 2nd to none, choose Stewart Creek and let the experience begin.


Festivals:
With so many artists and musicians making the area their home, it’s no wonder there is a festival in virtually every month of the year here. These include: The Banff Arts Festival, the Banff/Lake Louise Western Heritage Festival, the Canmore Spring Thaw Festival (who wouldn't have a festival to celebrate the melting of snow?), the Canmore Arts Peak Festival, the Canmore Highland Games, the Canmore Children’s Festival, The Banff Book Festival, The Banff Television Festival, the Banff Film Festival, Banff’s Indian Days and during from August 1-3...The 32nd Annual Canmore Folk Music Festival!!!


Former acts include The Soujourners (if you've even heard of them) and Acoustic Chumbawumba.


Can't wait to mingle with those laid-back country folk.

April 17th: Stewart Creek Hole #3

Stewart Creek Hole #3 "Centre Switch" 181yd Par 3 http://www.stewartcreekgolf.com/golf/vrtour/golf_window.php

(Looks like hole #3 to me ... let's hope it's green in real life)

Stewart Creek:
Stewart Creek, the first of 3 golf courses slated for the Three Sisters Mountain Village, is very proud to be named one of the best new courses in Canada by Golf Digest. Golf Digest announced its 19th annual ranking of the best new courses in North America on December 3, 2001 and Stewart Creek placed second in Canada. They like to call themselves "The Best in the West." (The winner of the award was a private course in Nova Scotia, so that doesn't even count)

Movies to Watch:
#1 - THE EDGE (with Anthony Hopkins and Alec Baldwin)

Although set in the mountains of Alaska, THE EDGE was filmed on location in the spectacular, rugged and dangerous Rocky Mountain range in Alberta. Baldwin remembers shooting a scene at Lake Moraine in Banff National Park: "Tony and I said to each other, people aren't going to believe this is real; they're going to think we're on stage at Fox with matte paintings behind us."

(Lake Moraine's unreal backdrop)

Upcoming viewings: May 20th-23rd ... please contact me to purchase tickets.

April 16th: Stewart Creek Hole #2

Stewart Creek Hole #2 "The Morris" 559yd Par 5

http://www.stewartcreekgolf.com/golf/vrtour/golf_window.php

Stewart Creek:

"The pinnacle of Canada's mountain golf is Stewart Creek Golf & Country Club, consistently rated 4.5 stars by Golf Digest. Few golf courses in North America boast its spectacular combination of setting, extraordinary vistas and naturally sculpted fairways." (extraordinary vista pictured above, naturally sculpted fairways pictured below)

Canada Golf (I will touch on subjects other than golf in this section soon enough):

What makes mountain golf in Alberta and British Columbia so spectacular you ask? Well, a number of things...

• The weather is mild and not too hot, allowing you to play all day!
• Alberta summer days are looong which means more time for golf! Play into the cool evenings and watch the sun set. Sunset is approximately 9:20pm during early August.
• The views from the courses are unbeatable! With backdrops of gorgeous mountain panoramas, you'll be busy taking pictures at every hole. That's what makes it destination golf!
• Alberta's low humidity allows you to enjoy golf even on the warmest summer days.
• And then there's that being up higher...The thinner air at high elevations allows the ball to go 10-15% farther...So those 300yd drives will become 330-345yds. So let's imagine you are on the first tee at Stewart Creek, looking down at the fairway on the valley floor 100ft below, and let's say for this fine example that you have a little tailwind...and this hole is 396 from the tips .... I would like to say only Tiger could get there, but i've seen my fellow compadres whack a couple boomers. And another rule: there is no laying up during the entire trip .... I am calling it now ... CRO Long Drive = 378yds.

And......the sound of a long birdie dropping into the cup is 10x more satisfying when it echoes throughout the mountain valley... just you wait!

April 15th: Stewart Creek Hole #1

WELCOME!!! to the Official 2009 Canadian Rockies Open Blog:

Let's take a minute to fully appreciate the epic lore surrounding this trip. What once was just a pipe dream, the CRO has now fully blossomed into the glorious tale of three men (and potentially a wily asian) who will set out into the Canadian Rockies in quest of golfing enlightenment.

Imagine yourself leaving Calgary, Canada's Denver as I like to call it, in a souped down Dodge Caravan, heading westward, making the ascent to the majestic peaks towering in the distance. There situated amongst the mighty grandeur of John Denver's Rocky Mountains is the serene mountain town of Canmore; the place these crusaders will call home for one fine week in August. From here, the "Mecca" of Canadian golf, you will be treated to 6 of the most unforgettable rounds of your life. Be sure to bring your camera, binoculars, and about 200 golf balls!

To familiarize you with the format of the daily blog, here is a rundown of what to expect:

There will be a link to a virtual course tour/hole flyover each day so that you can view the details of each of the 108 holes being played. In addition, I will provide a description, fun fact, accolade, review, quote, or interesting tidbit about the course each day. Also, I will be taking you through the gamet of activities, happenings, brew-has, and shenanigans that we may find ourselves face-to-face with in that there Canadia. While the narrative will not be an everyday item, I will do my best to help you live vicariously through Halbert's anticipated antics.


The 2009 Canadian Rockies Open will open on Sunday August 2nd at Stewart Creek Golf & Country Club, located just a few minutes from base camp. This track should serve as a lovely indoctrination to the joys and perils of mountain golf. The course measures 7,195 yards from the tips, has a slope of 130, and a course rating of 73.3, and is rumored to be one of the easier courses you will battle during the 2009 CRO.

The Stewart Creek website provides a virtual hole overview with shot-by-shot advice and tips. These will be provided for you in hardcopy form at the beginning of the trip. But for now, management asks that you please control your excitement and worship only one hole a day!

Stewart Creek Hole #1 "The Auger" 386yd Par 4 (pictured below)
http://www.stewartcreekgolf.com/golf/vrtour/golf_window.php (click on #1 por favor)

Stewart Creek:

...It doesn't take long for the course to get going. The first, a medium-length par-4, drops over one hundred feet to a pristine fairway lined with pine and a granite shelf. It's a bona fide jaw-dropper. "Right from the start, we wanted golfers to know that they were going to be in for an awesome experience," Browning (course designer) says...

Canada Golf: (...Since it is a golf trip...)

"This award winning destination has recently been proclaimed "The best undiscovered golf destination of North America 2007" by the IAGTO. The area's award winning golf has taken full advantage of this regions endless natural beauty. During a golf vacation in the Rockies you will tee off by twisting rivers, through rolling forests, alongside emerald lakes, all framed by the towering and jagged Rocky Mountains. Designed by some of the most well known of golf course architects, the courses in this area take full advantage of the natural landscape without infringing upon it. Don't be surprised if you happen to stumble upon a deer, moose, elk, coyote, or even a bear during any of your golf rounds up here. It is best to put the camera in the golf bag for a round in the Rockies. After the day out on the course soothe your tired muscles in one of the regions many natural hotspring baths before retiring to anyone of the number of first class luxury resorts that reside in the Banff area."



I hope you all enjoyed the first of 108 days of updates. Feel free to leave any suggestions on topics to go into among the 107 remaining wildcard topics, suggest away...this is a team effort, Halbert.