 Poster: A snowHead
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We're planning a 3 week trip to BC Feb to March next year. Only skiied Whistler before. As flight arrives in Calgary late pm thought we could spend at least a day here but wonder if anyone has recommendation for place to stay? Will have 4wd so transport no problem. Hope to at least sample Fernie, Red etc. for powder. Any snowheads there around this time?
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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There is no real village at Sunshine, and AFAIK the only local hotel is the Sunshine Inn which is actually on teh slopes, and only accessible via the gondola.
If you don't want to stay there, most people stay in Banff (25 minutes on the bus, probably a little less to drive yourselves).
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Well, the person's real but it's just a made up name, see?
Well, the person's real but it's just a made up name, see?
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If you are staying for the evening, stay in Banff town, drive to Sunshine in the morning and head straight to Golden (wherever you are going) after the days skiing. What quality are you looking for? 5*? 4*?
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skivor, We will be around as we are also planning a road trip around BC for Feb/March but only two weeks 
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Anyway, snowHeads is much more fun if you do.
Anyway, snowHeads is much more fun if you do.
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yep, would stay in banff and just hop over to Sunshine/Norquay either but bus or use the rental car...
Stayed in the rundlestone lodge both times we stayed there (inc 3 nights on honeymoon) A jacuzzi suite with king bed and fire is very reasonably priced and its a friendly hotel about 15mins easy walk from the centre of the town...
David
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Hi Bones,
Have just confirmed flights out 18 Feb back 9 March. as we've only skiied whistler anxious to sample as much powder as possible. Banff looks good for 2 nights as our flight doesn't arrive calgary until 3.30 pm. after that don't want to commit, although we met a guy from Fernie ar ski show and I think we have to give that a go. I'll keep you updated with our plans. are you going to hire car? I've got a good price on 4wd around £30 per day. Let me know your plans.
cheers
skivorBones,
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skivor, stayed at Canmore Inn, in Canmore a few times. Good value for money
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I can heartily recommend the Inns of Banff - it's on the 'end' of the main road, so a little way from town... but big rooms, plenty of parking, and cheap.
oh, and a lovely outdoor hot-tub on the roof.
If you're feeling flush, the Fairmont is nice too.... worth going for the evening buffet if you're there on a saturday.
make sure you get to Kicking Horse for a day - about 2 hours from Banff, nice drive, awesome skiing!
h.
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snowHeads are a friendly bunch.
snowHeads are a friendly bunch.
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The YWCA is seriously not advised, especially not for breakfast...
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FAQ
- if you're staying there. Pricey and small, so I've heard 
