I haven't skied at Fernie but spent a season at Kicking Horse and would definitely recommend it.
I recently wrote a trip report where I visited many mountains as part of a 7 week Canadian road trip. You might find some of that relevant if you can be bothered reading my fluff
simlpes - get your sister to visti you on your extended Fernie.KH stay.
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Not so simples. She doesn’t ski ! Criminal.simlpes - get your sister to visti you on your extended Fernie.KH stay.
I suspect she deserves a few days on the mountain too
I love a good snowshoe stroll around the mountains, or sitting in a cafe eating pumpkin soup while its -20 degrees outside ;]
Ok @gareth_oau . You just made me fall off my chair. Show Shoeing?? Seriously. Can I just have a knitting needle shoved into my eyeball please as that would be about as pleasant.
Ok @gareth_oau . You just made me fall off my chair. Show Shoeing?? Seriously. Can I just have a knitting needle shoved into my eyeball please as that would be about as pleasant.
Its about the whole holiday experience - I dont often go dog sledding when I'm at home either
Ooh pleeeease. It's a ski holiday and any minute not spent skiing is considered futile. Stuff a few ham sandwiches in your jacket so you don't have to stop for lunch too. Lunch can be had on the lift. Lucky we are friends and I am allowed to judge you
what is this ski patrol thingy you refer to?I have tried but frowned upon by Ski Patrol.
Could be there around the same time. Current flight combos and pricing aren't inspiring me though...Can I ask - What flights did you get, how much, and who did you book through?
Probably the people who don't want the over eager skiers like me shooting down a run in the dark with the potential to end up underneath a groomer. A nightmare for paperwork I am sure but what a way to go!
I'm booking flight in next few days once I have a final family meeting. Our kids(20, 24, 25 and 30) are coming to BW but then making their own way home while MrsTr+h and I head to Calgary/Banff/LL.
Enjoy your couple of days in Seattle. Lots of touristy things to enjoy.
Good question. I’m looking closely at NIB as they do cover off-piste in their snowsports package as well as COVID cancellation cover. Just have to call them with a few questions.
Be very very wary of NIB cover from first hand experience*. Check some online reviews as reports of many poor experiences come claim time with what appear to be pretty black and white circumstances.Good question. I’m looking closely at NIB as they do cover off-piste in their snowsports package as well as COVID cancellation cover. Just have to call them with a few questions.
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I used 1 Cover with the snow sports extra which only covers for "Piste"
Ski off piste with a friend and they can drag your ass back onto the piste
That’s a very good price. I’m paying just over $9000 for 3, CBA - Bbne - YVR - Kelowna. That’s with AC, too!
Perth ->Seattle SIA
I went with insureandgo recently for a trip to Canada. I thought I read the T&C's carefully, however someone else on this site pointed out that their was some ambiguity with regards to being covered off piste (particularly what is considered off piste - everything in resort?) . I did contact them, and they never really responded.Good question. I’m looking closely at NIB as they do cover off-piste in their snowsports package as well as COVID cancellation cover. Just have to call them with a few questions.
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I bought AirCanada Aeroplan points with a 2 for 1 offer for less than that, and am flying MEL-YXC & return in business class. Add on flight YVR-YXC was no extra, 2 x 32kg bags free.
MEL-YVR direct 14Hr55. YVR-YXC direct 1Hr30 . Layover in YVR 1Hr55. Total time 18Hr20.
So you are saying that you got return business AC airfares ex Australia for less than $3.3k?
@robbo mcs Yep around $AUD8k I would consider a "normal" business class fare. But during peak times I have seen up to $8k each way ($16K return) as mentioned. This is pretty standard across the top-tier airlines from my experience.Last couple of times I have flown AC business it cost me around $6k return. That was through a travel agent, direct with the airline was around $7k. That was pre covid. However, I was having a look the other day, and there are business return tickets on sale with AC for the ski season next year in the $7.5k bracket, out of school holidays, eg
@robbo mcs Yep around $AUD8k I would consider a "normal" business class fare. But during peak times I have seen up to $8k each way ($16K return) as mentioned. This is pretty standard across the top-tier airlines from my experience.
With 2nd tiers like Asiana, Fiji, etc. you can get somewhat circuitous business class fares for $5-6K if you can bear the route.
I was just intrigued by the points hack alluded to in the OP's post and somewhat frustrated that it's always such a fiddle and timewaster to get a decent fare.
I don't personally don't have time to be trawling points hacking websites and the like, but it also shits me at a very deep level that I could be sitting next to someone who has and got a much better deal
Yes 82.5K points each way. I bought them in a 2 for 1 deal which cost me CA$.15 each. Aeroplan is now my favourite FF scheme, as the CA$ is usually around parity with the A$. The additional charges were just over CA$150. It can be a bit of a challenge to find the cheap redemptions though. I've noticed that they're mostly pricing out at 200K each way.
