Today we thought we would have a nice casual departure. It was calling for light snow. Well the snow began and before you know it we were getting huge fluffy flakes. Then a lot more huge fluffy flakes of snow.
Now we knew we needed to get going as soon as possible. The nice young gentleman, Chris, a local who was camping next door to us came over to tell Tim this was not good weather to drive in. Be careful and these are the largest snow flakes he has ever seen.
By the time we left our site there was probably 5-6 inches of snowfall. The temperature had dropped to 33* and no one was outside. Not even the tent dwellers who are hardcore up here by the way. Jett was not happy about being in it. Especially having to wear her coat. I put it on her to keep her dry. She thinks it makes her butt look big! But once in truck she didn’t want it off. LOL
Tim took the wheel the first twenty-six miles until we fueled and got out of the snowy/slushy conditions. Then I took over driving for the rest of the day. Drove through high winds, rain, sleet, snow and possibly hail. We have landed at Banff in Alberta Canada. And are staying here in Banff National Park at the Tunnel Mountain Trailer Court Campground. Beautimous! Love our site. Held our weekly Family Zoom from here at basecamp. Tim helped out a fellow Airstream’r here. They are so wonderful and kind and even brought us dinner. It was delicious!! Thank you!!
Tomorrow morning we anticipate some snowfall. We will see if it happens and how much. Canada is celebrating their Victoria Day this weekend. So it will be very busy in town. Our goal is to navigate the bus system into town from our basecamp. Re-familiarize ourselves with Banff and see what’s happening!
Currently:
2,814 miles from home!
4,780’ elevation!
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