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Title: TRIP ROUTE 2013 !!!
Post by: Nick on June 10, 2012, 10:28:05 am
Here is a preliminary route to the west to Yellow stone.  It's a look and modify piece of work, go for it!!   :D

https://maps.google.com/maps?saddr=MN-27+W&daddr=43.85178,-101.43049+to:43.9854542,-102.2075837+to:US-16+W%2FMt+Rushmore+Rd+to:44.15832,-107.15744+to:17th+St+to:US-191+S%2FUS-26+W%2FUS-89+S%2FN+Cache+St+to:43.73363,-111.11096+to:US-191+N%2FUS-20+W%2FU.S.+287+N+to:US-89+N%2FGrand+Loop+Rd+to:S+Broadway+Ave+to:E+Main+St+to:I-90+E+to:I-90+E&hl=en&ll=43.313188,-108.121948&spn=2.581978,4.235229&sll=44.504341,-103.4198&sspn=2.530834,4.235229&geocode=Fe5YuwId7NlJ-g%3BFQQgnQIdJkv0-Sk1lIrK21V-hzGibnvn6wKrXA%3BFS4qnwIdoW_o-SlTdU2OYdx9hzF3Km2Xcrz40g%3BFWItmwIdHPTN-Q%3BFXDNoQIdQOic-SmDZgUBQo1KUzE4XtLh3kTvUw%3BFXxSpwIdYvd_-Q%3BFZyXlwId7OZl-Q%3BFX5SmwId0JRg-SnlvR5ocKNTUzFuS1og-CsILQ%3BFQ5pqQIdeOdg-Q%3BFfAsrgIdaNNm-Q%3BFUBNsQIdmvl8-Q%3BFV4qrAIdlCSK-Q%3BFYC9qwIdMkOg-Q%3BFbggpwIdlD7P-Q&mra=dme&mrsp=13&sz=8&via=1,2,4,7&t=m&z=8

Title: Re: TRIP ROUTE 2013 !!!
Post by: Russ on June 10, 2012, 10:05:28 pm
No modifications needed Nick.  Looks good.  When do we want to do it?  How many days?
Title: Re: TRIP ROUTE 2013 !!!
Post by: Russ on October 20, 2012, 10:18:34 am
Lets get a date set.  The schedule is filling up fast.

If we are headed to the mountains, we probably better plan for late June or July.

I have these weekends open:
June 21-22
July 19-20
July 26-27

Do any of these dates work for you guys?
Title: Re: TRIP ROUTE 2013 !!!
Post by: Nathan on November 02, 2012, 10:29:50 am
Any of the dates work for me....as I said I am very open this early in the planning stage. ;D

I like the earlier one the best. (June 21-22)

What is our plan?  Are going to spend time at the park, hiking, etc.?  Do we want a second destination?  Full week?

Later,

Nate Dogg
Title: Re: TRIP ROUTE 2013 !!!
Post by: Russ on November 02, 2012, 06:46:06 pm
I think that was maybe the date Nick was liking also.  Right, Nick?

No plan yet I don't think.  I just wanted to get the date down in my calendar.  I do think a full week or a similar amount of days as last year.

Later...

Russ
Title: Re: TRIP ROUTE 2013 !!!
Post by: Nick on November 03, 2012, 09:44:25 am
UPDATED ROUTE??!!  MORE IDEAS WELCOMED!!   POSSIBLY GO UP INTO BANFF CANADA??

https://maps.google.com/maps?saddr=MN-27+W&daddr=43.85178,-101.43049+to:43.9854538,-102.2075832+to:US-16+W%2FMt+Rushmore+Rd+to:44.15832,-107.15744+to:US-14+W%2FUS-16+W%2FUS-20+W%2FE+Entrance+Rd+to:US-191+S%2FUS-26+W%2FUS-89+S%2FN+Cache+St+to:43.73363,-111.11096+to:US-20+W%2FUS-26+W%2FUS-93+S+to:45.15342,-113.84365+to:46.23281,-114.15528+to:46.85388,-114.03959+to:48.14686,-116.60019+to:48.03716,-112.34803+to:47.33719,-112.22872+to:45.67545,-111.18565+to:I-90+E+to:45.64138,-110.91997+to:45.64466,-110.9287+to:45.00295,-109.85898+to:S+Broadway+Ave+to:44.75255,-108.75329+to:US-14+Alt+E+to:I-90+E+to:I-90+E&hl=en&ll=43.715535,-99.755859&spn=5.796493,9.876709&sll=44.099421,-107.363892&sspn=2.879703,4.938354&geocode=Fe5YuwId7NlJ-g%3BFQQgnQIdJkv0-Sk1lIrK21V-hzGibnvn6wKrXA%3BFS0qnwIdoW_o-SlTdU2OYdx9hzF3Km2Xcrz40g%3BFWItmwIdHPTN-Q%3BFXDNoQIdQOic-SmDZgUBQo1KUzE4XtLh3kTvUw%3BFYrbpgIdqMxu-Q%3BFZyXlwId7OZl-Q%3BFX5SmwId0JRg-SnlvR5ocKNTUzFuS1og-CsILQ%3BFVrBlgIdfEs6-Q%3BFYz8sAIdPuI2-Sn97kmJXzRYUzFYCfZAXelCrQ%3BFep0wQId8CAy-SlPc7SjGLdeUzGqFMatau7r9Q%3BFfjuygId2uQz-SkV3c9d981dUzH7yBKeO8FEmg%3BFayp3gIdgtIM-SkZIbYUgH9hUzHsHxPxGeY0QA%3BFSj93AIdgrRN-Sm7rC95kzNoUzHUAAE9hwTkmg%3BFeZO0gIdkIZP-SnPE45mxcJCUzFCufT36Sw8AQ%3BFbrzuAIdDnFf-SmB17VQzk5FUzFeGu8yOr17iQ%3BFSB6uAIddMVo-Q%3BFaRuuAId3n5j-Snh4R_CIF1FUzFbGDkXFq7-Uw%3BFXR7uAIdxFxj-SmJWxQIxVxFUzEhwpy4gfPDaQ%3BFcawrgIdXK9z-SkBjEGIH_9OUzHPeME-hqrdCA%3BFUBNsQIdmvl8-Q%3BFabeqgIddo6E-SnVcuiFz1NJUzG3d9kd_S9nfQ%3BFXaLqwIdLNmS-Q%3BFYC9qwIdMkOg-Q%3BFcRVpwIdtv7O-Q&mra=dme&mrsp=22&sz=8&via=1,2,4,7,9,10,11,12,13,14,15,17,18,19,21&t=m&z=7
Title: Re: TRIP ROUTE 2013 !!!
Post by: Russ on November 05, 2012, 09:39:46 pm
If it is alright with everyone, lets do the trip beginning on July 20 through July 28th.

Does that work for you all?

All those in favor, say I!
Title: Re: TRIP ROUTE 2013 !!!
Post by: Nathan on November 05, 2012, 11:06:57 pm
I.
Title: Re: TRIP ROUTE 2013 !!!
Post by: Nick on November 06, 2012, 07:53:52 am
I go, you go, we all go!!!!
Title: Re: TRIP ROUTE 2013 !!!
Post by: Russ on November 21, 2012, 09:31:57 pm
How about this:

https://maps.google.com/maps?saddr=Alexandria,+MN+56308&daddr=Trans-Canada+Hwy+to:Preston+Ave+N+to:AB-16+to:Trans-Canada+Hwy%2FYellowhead+Highway+W+to:AB-1+E+to:48.22441,-114.33056+to:10th+Ave+S+to:2nd+St+W+to:US-59+S&hl=en&ll=51.815407,-115.438843&spn=2.71005,7.13562&sll=46.307098,-96.70166&sspn=1.514065,3.56781&geocode=FWIjvAIdZrVQ-ikdi6XQwgzKUjHdJ82uclOjkw%3BFUY2-QIdSLYv-g%3BFXF-GwMdPBGl-Q%3BFfR3MQMdjNc5-Q%3BFYjpJgMdHlf2-A%3BFXQNDQMdDksc-Q%3BFZrY3wIdQHQv-SkXFwAcclpmUzHKL9jJDzdOUw%3BFSS01AIdTrBd-Q%3BFTCj3gIdcLTS-Q%3BFU5iuwId9vNI-g&mra=mi&mrsp=9&sz=9&via=6&t=m&z=8
Title: Re: TRIP ROUTE 2013 !!!
Post by: Nathan on January 11, 2013, 11:57:52 am
https://maps.google.com/maps?saddr=Alexandria,+MN+56308&daddr=Trans-Canada+Hwy+to:Preston+Ave+N+to:AB-16+to:Trans-Canada+Hwy%2FYellowhead+Highway+W+to:AB-1+E+to:48.8181187,-115.2905085+to:48.2244145,-114.3305623+to:10th+Ave+S+to:2nd+St+W+to:US-59+S&hl=en&ll=45.73686,-113.378906&spn=23.768713,57.084961&sll=48.826305,-115.230789&sspn=0.175169,0.445976&geocode=FWIjvAIdZrVQ-ikdi6XQwgzKUjHdJ82uclOjkw%3BFUY2-QIdSLYv-g%3BFXF-GwMdPBGl-Q%3BFfR3MQMdjNc5-Q%3BFYjpJgMdHlf2-A%3BFXQNDQMdDksc-Q%3BFcbn6AIddM4g-Sl7gdc9ezdkUzFGAP6jpnPKFQ%3BFZ7Y3wIdPnQv-SkXFwAcclpmUzHKL9jJDzdOUw%3BFSS01AIdTrBd-Q%3BFTCj3gIdcLTS-Q%3BFUxiuwId8vNI-g&mra=dpe&mrsp=6&sz=12&via=6,7&t=m&z=5
Title: Re: TRIP ROUTE 2013 !!!
Post by: Shawn on April 07, 2013, 03:11:19 pm
So Nate, whats that a picture of a Victory?
Title: Re: TRIP ROUTE 2013 !!!
Post by: Russ on April 07, 2013, 03:16:09 pm
Woh, no kidding.  Tell us more please!
Title: Re: TRIP ROUTE 2013 !!!
Post by: Nathan on April 07, 2013, 06:19:53 pm
Yes.  That is a Victory Hardball.  Why do you ask?
Title: Re: TRIP ROUTE 2013 !!!
Post by: Russ on April 08, 2013, 08:26:35 pm
For some reason your avatar picture doesn't show your Buell.  Maybe something on the forum got messed up?  Or are pictures of Buell's scarce on the net?

This looks nothing like a Buell:
Title: Re: TRIP ROUTE 2013 !!!
Post by: Nathan on April 11, 2013, 12:04:34 am
Just trying it out...to see if I like it!! 8)  You know like a test drive. ;D
Title: Re: TRIP ROUTE 2013 !!!
Post by: Russ on April 12, 2013, 12:41:02 pm
Trying it out huh?  How has the trial period gone so far?  Is your test drive proving enjoyable?
Title: Re: TRIP ROUTE 2013 !!!
Post by: Nathan on April 14, 2013, 02:46:57 pm
Okay, I guess I can't keep a secret from you guys! ???  I have not had the test drive just yet! Damned mother nature!! >:(

I am now part of the Victory family.  I will taking a 2012 Victory Hardball on our journey this year. 8)

Later,

Nate Dogg
Title: Re: TRIP ROUTE 2013 !!!
Post by: Russ on April 14, 2013, 04:28:06 pm
No way?  Congratulations!

Is the Buell still part of the fleet?
Title: Re: TRIP ROUTE 2013 !!!
Post by: Russ on April 14, 2013, 10:32:51 pm
Getting back to the trip planning, I modified Nate's route a little. 

I wouldn't mind checking out northern ND, but people have suggested to avoid that area because of the oil drilling going on there.

This route takes us further south in Montana through some curvy areas and then hooks us up to I-94 on the way home for those speed lovin mile eaters in our group.

Watch yall think?

Friday, July 5.  Alexandria MN to Winnipeg MB.  345 miles.
Saturday, July 6.  Winnipeg MB to Saskatoon SK.  466 miles.
Sunday, July 7.  Saskatoon SK to Edmonton AL.  322 miles.
Monday, July 8.  Edmonton AL to Jasper AL.  217 miles.
Tuesday, July 9.  Jasper AL to Banff AL.  179 miles.
Wednesday, July 10.  Banff AL to Kalispel MT.  369 miles.
Thursday, July 11.  Kalispel MT to Billings MT.  427 miles.
Friday, July 12.  Billings MT to Bismarck SD.  415 miles.
Saturday July 13.  Bismarck SD to Alexandria MN.  300 miles.

https://maps.google.com/maps?saddr=Alexandria,+MN+56308&daddr=Trans-Canada+Hwy+to:Preston+Ave+N+to:AB-16+to:Trans-Canada+Hwy%2FYellowhead+Highway+W+to:AB-1+E+to:48.818118,-115.290509+to:48.2244145,-114.3305623+to:E+Idaho+St+to:46.0516185,-110.6924486+to:I-90+E+to:N+9th+St+to:Alexandria,+MN&hl=en&ll=44.766237,-110.994873&spn=3.22925,8.453979&sll=46.777493,-101.162109&sspn=6.230109,16.907959&geocode=FZAlvAId_qZQ-ikdi6XQwgzKUjHdJ82uclOjkw%3BFUY2-QIdSLYv-g%3BFXF-GwMdPBGl-Q%3BFfR3MQMdjNc5-Q%3BFYjpJgMdHlf2-A%3BFXQNDQMdDksc-Q%3BFcbn6AIdc84g-SkzJy1AtzdkUzGngglBv_4vCQ%3BFZ7Y3wIdPnQv-SkXFwAcclpmUzHKL9jJDzdOUw%3BFW6F3wId78cv-Q%3BFSKxvgIdoPdm-SnD-xc8gAdFUzHIpt1UDdqJ1Q%3BFfpMugIdeZmI-Q%3BFeNNygIdeT7--Q%3BFZAlvAId_qZQ-ikdi6XQwgzKUjHdJ82uclOjkw&oq=Alex&mra=dme&mrsp=11&sz=7&via=6,7,9&t=m&z=8
Title: Re: TRIP ROUTE 2013 !!!
Post by: Nathan on April 14, 2013, 11:02:08 pm
I am okay with the route. I agree that the northern part of North Dakota is a little congested these days with the oil fields....but that is also something new to see for some people. I have been up through there a couple years back and would be curious how much has changed since then. Plus my company has done some plans for new buildings out there so I would be up for driving through that area if anyone would like to....

On another note to respond to your earlier question....sadly the Buell is no longer part of my stable. :'(
Title: Re: TRIP ROUTE 2013 !!!
Post by: Russ on April 15, 2013, 10:42:00 pm
Its not that I am opposed to going north at all.   The 94 route certainly isn't all that interesting.  How about this northern route:

Friday, July 5.  Alexandria MN to Winnipeg MB.  345 miles.
Saturday, July 6.  Winnipeg MB to Saskatoon SK.  466 miles.
Sunday, July 7.  Saskatoon SK to Edmonton AL.  322 miles.
Monday, July 8.  Edmonton AL to Jasper AL.  217 miles.
Tuesday, July 9.  Jasper AL to Banff AL.  179 miles.
Wednesday, July 10.  Banff AL to Kalispel MT.  369 miles.
Thursday, July 11.  Kalispel MT to Glasgow MT.  418 miles.
Friday, July 12.  Glasgow MT to Devils Lake ND.  391 miles.
Saturday July 13.  Devils Lake ND to Alexandria MN.  273 miles.

Title: Re: TRIP ROUTE 2013 !!!
Post by: Nathan on May 10, 2013, 12:12:41 am
Sorry for the delay!! Yes, I like it.  That is why I didn't reply sooner, but then I thought you should probably be informed of my thoughts.

So there you have it....my thoughts. ;D

Later,

Nate Dogg 8)
Title: Re: TRIP ROUTE 2013 !!!
Post by: Russ on May 10, 2013, 12:43:59 pm
Good deal.  Maybe thats what the rest is thinking too, they like it?

I suppose we could start looking for places to stay.  Lets post some links to some hotels in the towns we will be staying in.

It seems to work out well if one person can put all of the hotels on their card, then divide it up at the end.  I can do that, or if anyone else would like to, thats fine too.

I'll start.  Do we want to stay at Canad Inns Polo Park in Winnipeg again?
http://www.canadinns.com/stay/stay-main.php?entry_id=8569
Title: Re: TRIP ROUTE 2013 !!!
Post by: Nathan on May 10, 2013, 01:01:40 pm
The Canad Inn works for me.

However I will be a Platinum Member of the Priority Club (IHG-Holiday Inn's, Holiday Inn Express's, etc.) this year.  Plus I will have a few rewards nights available so...with that I can reserve rooms with a flexible rate, pay upon check-out, which requires no money up front or
I can reserve them for the pre-paid rate, which requires immediate payment but gives a little better rate.

Sooo I suggest maybe we both look for hotels and see what each other comes up with and then choose what we like based on cost, location, style, etc.

What do you think?

Let me know.

Later,

Nate Dogg
Title: Re: TRIP ROUTE 2013 !!!
Post by: Russ on May 10, 2013, 06:11:48 pm
That sounds like a great idea.  I will see what I can find.  Lets meet back here with some links and compare.

Later...

Russ
Title: Re: TRIP ROUTE 2013 !!!
Post by: Russ on May 15, 2013, 10:10:11 pm
Canad Inns Polo Park.  We've been here before because it is nice and close to the Yacht Club:
http://www.canadinns.com/

$189 for 4 people.

OR

Since we have seen the Yacht Club already, I was thinking of checking out Alive in the District. http://www.aliveinthedistrict.com/
This hotel is in walking distance:
http://www.fairmont.com
And cheaper $169

Check out this one too.  Close to the district.  It looks cool, but I cant tell if it is mandatory to have an extended stay or not?
http://www.premieresuites.com
Title: Re: TRIP ROUTE 2013 !!!
Post by: Nathan on May 18, 2013, 10:28:25 am
I am up for trying something new...so I would be okay with the AITD or TYC.

I also like either hotel, and I have an inquiry into the Ashdown Warehouse Lofts by Premiere Suites. (This one is specific to short-term stays, but they are basically apartments.)

Depending on the Yacht Club or the Alive In The District locations I have these hotels:

http://www.ihg.com/holidayinn/hotels/us/en/winnipeg/ywgwi/hoteldetail

$167 for 4 people

http://www.hiwinnipegdowntown.com/

$150 for 4 people

I will post the other locations sometime yet today.
Title: Re: TRIP ROUTE 2013 !!!
Post by: Nathan on May 18, 2013, 11:22:45 am
Saskatoon, SK, Canada: (evening of July 6th)
Holiday inn Express & Suites - $183/night (4 persons)
http://www.ihg.com/holidayinnexpress/hotels/us/en/saskatoon/yxeca/hoteldetail

Edmonton, AL, Canada: (evening of July 7th)
Holiday Inn & Suites - $180/night (4 persons)
http://www.ihg.com/holidayinn/hotels/us/en/west-edmonton/yegwe/hoteldetail

Jasper, AB, Canada: (evening of July 8th)
Tonquin Inn - $260/night (4 persons)
http://www.tonquininn.com/

Banff, AB, Canada: (evening of July 9th)
Banff Ptarmigan Inn - $288/night (4 persons)
http://www.bestofbanff.com/banff-ptarmigan-inn/

or

Fox Hotel & Suites - $399/night (4 persons)
http://www.bestofbanff.com/fox-hotel-suites/

Kalispell, MT, USA: (evening of July 10th)
Holiday Inn Express & Suites - $244/night (4 persons)
http://www.ihg.com/holidayinnexpress/hotels/us/en/kalispell/fcamt/hoteldetail

Glasgow, MT, USA: (evening of July 11th)
Cottonwood Inn & Suites - $106/night (4 persons) ....but I just checked and they now have no availability. (It most be too close to the oil fields.) We may need to think of something else. Not a lot of decent hotels at Glasgow.
http://www.cottonwoodinn.net/

Devils Lake, ND, USA: (evening of July 12th)
Holiday Inn Express - $131+ taxes/night (4 persons) ....but I just checked and they now have no availability. Again, we may need to think of something else.
http://www.hiexpress.com/hotels/us/en/devils-lake/dvlnd/hoteldetail
Title: Re: TRIP ROUTE 2013 !!!
Post by: Russ on May 19, 2013, 10:26:53 pm
Saskatoon - Looks good.
Edmonton -  Looks good
Jasper - Looks good
Banff - Fox was where we ate at Chillis, right?  That is expensive, but divide it up 4 ways... I say go for it.  How about you others?
Kalispell - HIE is good, but remember staying at the La Quinta?  Double queen is $189, so we could save some money for splurging in Banff.  What do you think?
http://www.lq.com/lq/properties/propertyProfile.do?ident=LQ448&propId=448
Glasgow - Not many options here.  I did find a place near by: Fort Peck Hotel.  No website, so we may have to call.  Or there is Malta, which is about 70 miles before Glasgow: http://www.motelmalta.com/
Devils Lake - Not many good options here either.  HIE looks nice, but if its booked, that takes care of that.  Should we continue on another 90 miles to Grand Forks?  I imagine there would be some good hotels there.
Title: Re: TRIP ROUTE 2013 !!!
Post by: Shawn on May 20, 2013, 07:34:55 am
Hey Guys, all this sounds great. Now that we all have touring bikes we should try to do a 1000 mile day!! Maybe not on this trip but down to Texas and back!
Title: Re: TRIP ROUTE 2013 !!!
Post by: Russ on May 20, 2013, 12:34:33 pm
Nate Dogg is still scrunched up like an accordion from riding the Buell.  We will have to give him a year to stretch back out.

After a year of hanging from the Dogg Hangers he should be all set.

Me on the other hand, maybe I can just put a tracker on your bike Shawn, and watch your progress on the internet  :D.
Title: Re: TRIP ROUTE 2013 !!!
Post by: Nathan on May 20, 2013, 04:34:00 pm
Revisions in RED....

Friday, July 5.  Alexandria MN to Winnipeg MB.  345 miles.
Saturday, July 6.  Winnipeg MB to Saskatoon SK.  466 miles.
Sunday, July 7.  Saskatoon SK to Edmonton AL.  322 miles.
Monday, July 8.  Edmonton AL to Jasper AL.  217 miles.
Tuesday, July 9.  Jasper AL to Banff AL.  179 miles.
Wednesday, July 10.  Banff AL to Kalispel MT.  369 miles.
Thursday, July 11.  Kalispel MT to Williston ND.  563 miles.
Friday, July 12.  Williston ND to Grand Forks ND.  336 miles.
Saturday July 13.  Grand Forks ND to Alexandria MN.  189 miles.

How about this??

Insert Quote
Saskatoon, SK, Canada: (evening of July 6th)
Holiday inn Express & Suites - $183/night (4 persons)
http://www.ihg.com/holidayinnexpress/hotels/us/en/saskatoon/yxeca/hoteldetail

Edmonton, AL, Canada: (evening of July 7th)
Holiday Inn & Suites - $180/night (4 persons)
http://www.ihg.com/holidayinn/hotels/us/en/west-edmonton/yegwe/hoteldetail

Jasper, AB, Canada: (evening of July 8th)
Tonquin Inn - $260/night (4 persons)
http://www.tonquininn.com/

Banff, AB, Canada: (evening of July 9th)
Banff Ptarmigan Inn - $288/night (4 persons)
http://www.bestofbanff.com/banff-ptarmigan-inn/

or

Fox Hotel & Suites - $399/night (4 persons)
http://www.bestofbanff.com/fox-hotel-suites/

Kalispell, MT, USA: (evening of July 10th)
La Quinta In & Suites - $218/night (4 persons)
http://www.lq.com/lq/properties/propertyProfile.do?ident=LQ448&propId=448&savedSearchQuery=%2Flq%2FproxySearchRes.do%3FsearchCity%3DKalispell%252C%2B%2BMontana%252C%2B%2BUS%26indate%3D7%252F10%252F2013%26availability.palsra_IND_D%3D10%26availability.palsra_IND_M%3D7%26availability.palsra_IND_Y%3D2013%26outdate%3D7%252F11%252F2013%26availability.palsra_OTD_D%3D11%26availability.palsra_OTD_M%3D7%26availability.palsra_OTD_Y%3D2013%26availability.palsra_RPC1%3D%26availability.palsra_CCN1%3D%26mapProvider%3DGOOGLE%26searchType%3DGEO%26lat%3D48.200531%26lon%3D-114.31510200000002

Williston, ND, USA: (evening of July 11th)
Holiday Inn Express & Suites - $176/night (4 persons)
http://www.ihg.com/holidayinnexpress/hotels/us/en/williston/isnwi/hoteldetail

Grand Forks, ND, USA: (evening of July 12th)
Holiday Inn Express - $150/night (4 persons)
http://www.ihg.com/holidayinnexpress/hotels/us/en/south-grand-forks/gfkso/hoteldetail

And these??
Title: Re: TRIP ROUTE 2013 !!!
Post by: Russ on May 20, 2013, 09:34:30 pm
La Quinta is still higher than I show when I go there.  Are they charging ND people more?

Wow, 563 from Kalispell to Williston.  Are you sure we can handle that?  I guess it is near the end of our trip, so we should be broke in by that time.

Other than that, looks good to me.
Title: Re: TRIP ROUTE 2013 !!!
Post by: Nathan on May 22, 2013, 04:16:55 pm
Here is the completed itinerary and accommodations.

Friday, July 5.  Alexandria MN to Winnipeg MB.  345 miles.
Saturday, July 6.  Winnipeg MB to Saskatoon SK.  466 miles.
Sunday, July 7.  Saskatoon SK to Edmonton AL.  322 miles.
Monday, July 8.  Edmonton AL to Jasper AL.  217 miles.
Tuesday, July 9.  Jasper AL to Banff AL.  179 miles.
Wednesday, July 10.  Banff AL to Kalispel MT.  369 miles.
Thursday, July 11.  Kalispel MT to Williston ND.  563 miles.
Friday, July 12.  Williston ND to Grand Forks ND.  336 miles.
Saturday July 13.  Grand Forks ND to Alexandria MN.  189 miles.

Winnipeg, MB, Canada: (evening of July 5th)
The Fairmont Hotel - $223.41 (4 persons)....this one is already pre-paid.
http://www.fairmont.com/winnipeg/

Saskatoon, SK, Canada: (evening of July 6th)
Holiday inn Express & Suites - $199.36 (4 persons)
http://www.ihg.com/holidayinnexpress/hotels/us/en/saskatoon/yxeca/hoteldetail

Edmonton, AL, Canada: (evening of July 7th)
Holiday Inn & Suites - $207.09 (4 persons)
http://www.ihg.com/holidayinn/hotels/us/en/west-edmonton/yegwe/hoteldetail

Jasper, AB, Canada: (evening of July 8th)
Tonquin Inn - $260.19 (4 persons)....I think this one is pre-paid. I should know by the end of the week.
http://www.tonquininn.com/

Banff, AB, Canada: (evening of July 9th)
Fox Hotel & Suites - $399.14 (4 persons)....I think this one is pre-paid. I should know by the end of the week.
http://www.bestofbanff.com/fox-hotel-suites/

Kalispell, MT, USA: (evening of July 10th)
La Quinta In & Suites - $217.92 (4 persons)
http://www.lq.com/lq/properties/propertyProfile.do?ident=LQ448&propId=448&savedSearchQuery=%2Flq%2FproxySearchRes.do%3FsearchCity%3DKalispell%252C%2B%2BMontana%252C%2B%2BUS%26indate%3D7%252F10%252F2013%26availability.palsra_IND_D%3D10%26availability.palsra_IND_M%3D7%26availability.palsra_IND_Y%3D2013%26outdate%3D7%252F11%252F2013%26availability.palsra_OTD_D%3D11%26availability.palsra_OTD_M%3D7%26availability.palsra_OTD_Y%3D2013%26availability.palsra_RPC1%3D%26availability.palsra_CCN1%3D%26mapProvider%3DGOOGLE%26searchType%3DGEO%26lat%3D48.200531%26lon%3D-114.31510200000002

Williston, ND, USA: (evening of July 11th)[/b]
Holiday Inn Express & Suites - $272.50 (4 persons)....this one would actually be about $60-$70 cheaper if pre-paid.
http://www.ihg.com/holidayinnexpress/hotels/us/en/williston/isnwi/hoteldetail

Grand Forks, ND, USA: (evening of July 12th)
Holiday Inn Express - $175.99 (4 persons)
http://www.ihg.com/holidayinnexpress/hotels/us/en/south-grand-forks/gfkso/hoteldetail

That ends up about roughly $490/each or about $61/person/night.

Later gentlemen!

Title: Re: TRIP ROUTE 2013 !!!
Post by: Russ on May 22, 2013, 05:46:27 pm
Awesome!  When you get a total figured out for the part you have paid already, just let us know.

Thanks for all you have done man!

Russ
Title: Re: TRIP ROUTE 2013 !!!
Post by: Nick on May 23, 2013, 02:23:27 pm
the route with hotel stays....  https://maps.google.com/maps?saddr=Alexandria,+MN+56308&daddr=Trans-Canada+Hwy+to:Preston+Ave+N+to:AB-16+to:Trans-Canada+Hwy%2FYellowhead+Highway+W+to:AB-1+E+to:48.818118,-115.290509+to:48.2244145,-114.3305623+to:E+Idaho+St+to:48.5961831,-109.2832075+to:W+Dakota+Pkwy+to:Unknown+road+to:47.20968,-96.993353+to:46.8622899,-96.6517525+to:46.8793762,-96.8402316+to:Alexandria,+MN&hl=en&ll=52.133488,-101.118164&spn=21.440203,39.506836&sll=48.151428,-96.470947&sspn=5.805718,9.876709&geocode=FZAlvAId_qZQ-ikdi6XQwgzKUjHdJ82uclOjkw%3BFUY2-QIdSLYv-g%3BFXF-GwMdPBGl-Q%3BFfR3MQMdjNc5-Q%3BFYjpJgMdHlf2-A%3BFXQNDQMdDksc-Q%3BFcbn6AIdc84g-SkzJy1AtzdkUzGngglBv_4vCQ%3BFZ7Y3wIdPnQv-SkXFwAcclpmUzHKL9jJDzdOUw%3BFW6F3wId78cv-Q%3BFdeE5QIdeXh8-Slf4VIMm0MVUzHZqqTPRNsPGg%3BFZb73gIdHrPS-Q%3BFUVZ2wIdsXc2-g%3BFdBc0AIdt_83-ilva6QaFVXPUjHyDR0qXIFWsg%3BFdEPywIdGDY9-ik_mNCm0sXIUjGKSlVpPoTIrw%3BFZBSywId2VU6-imFtJROp8vIUjEZFj-R86XTEg%3BFZAlvAId_qZQ-ikdi6XQwgzKUjHdJ82uclOjkw&mra=dvme&mrsp=13&sz=7&via=6,7,9,12,13,14&t=m&z=5


thanks Nate!!!   cant wait to see you gripping those Dogg Hangers thru Canada!!

Title: Re: TRIP ROUTE 2013 !!!
Post by: Nick on June 21, 2013, 02:07:51 pm
,,,,ONE WEEK TO GO!!!!