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Published: August 26th 2017
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Frank Slide
When driving through Crowsnest, ya gotta stop here. Right after the Bellevue coal mine tour of course. Day 1 Calgary to Coeur d’Alene We left Calgary a little on the later side on a smoky, overcast morning, making getting out of province to find fresher air all the more appealing. We took what I’d call “the usual route” to Idaho which I had taken on many summers past: down 22, through Crowsnest Pass to Cranbrook, then across the Kingsgate border crossing to follow the 95 freeway all the way into Coeur d’Alene. The first thing I forgot was an iPod charger and of course with it being an apple product none of the 3 to 4 other chargers Ken and I had between us would fit. We’ll see if I break down and buy one to complement the 2 others I have at home. I also nearly flung the car around in Nanton when I realized I left 37 cents of US change on my counter I had intended to get rid of.
Our morning was very much like any other trip to Crowsnest, with a brief stops at the Frank Slide, the Cinnamon Bear, and the truck in Sparwood. Ken and I talked about trying to be a bit healthier about
Vape Shop
Important food for thought in Cranbrook eating on this trip, so I only bought half a dozen cookies for the road to complement my cinnamon bun. I’ve eaten two of them so far. Ken has been far better behaved and has had none.
Just past Sparwood we encountered “The World’s Most Hideous Tent Trailer”, which appeared to be a Rubbermaid tub on bicycle wheels. It might have been home-made. Ken gave a very scientific explanation of why tent trailers are the most useless form of camping equipment, the details of which we can regale you all with upon request.
After showing Ken the wonders of the unincorporated village of Yahk we reached the border. Thankfully there was no line and we got through without incident. However, on the other side they were tearing up several miles of highway for resurfacing, resulting in a gauntlet of flag-persons, escort vehicles and pylons. The first flag person’s stop sign had a number of bullet holes in it so we decided it was best to just sit and wait quietly.
We arrived at our Air BnB accommodations on Harrison Street where we were greeted by our host’s puppy, Juniper. After we dropped off our stuff we drove
STOP OR ELSE
The bullet-ridden stop sign of our first construction stop. back up to Silverwood to do the obligatory ride on the roller coasters followed by a trip to Capone’s for dinner. We caught up with our host, River, before heading to bed. He seemed a like a cool guy and was very hospitable. It was unfortunate we had little time to chat.
And now the moment you’ve all been waiting for: what’s the funniest RV/Camper model name to add the word “anal” to. We decided the “Anal Jamboree GT” was the clear winner, but “Anal Bullet”, “Anal Adventurer” and “Brave Anal” were runners up. Stay tuned for more hilarity.
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Two Scoop Steve
Was two scoop steve open for business in Yahk? He had good ice cream when we were there.