Cantankerous suggested in a PM that maybe it's time for another Western Canadian M&G this summer. Last time (3 years ago!) we got a small group together in Ainsworth, BC for a few days and had a good time, even if we did get rained out one of the days. I thought maybe we could start with a thread here to judge interest. I'm sure it's a little late already and lots of folks already have summer riding plans set, but lets see what we can do. Tomorrow I'll call the motel we stayed at last time and see if they can accommodate again, but there are a couple of other reasonably priced motels, hotels and even motorcycle campgrounds in the area. Right now we're thinking late June; maybe June 20-22, or early July. June would probably be best given how busy this area gets once schools out.
Hmm! Very tempting, Kerry. It definitely was the best riding we’ve ever done at a M&G; nothing as beautiful as the Canadian Rockies & seeing you guys again. It’s the long days of riding & heat between here & there that sticks in my mind!
Hey Kerry, as already stated on other post, I'll be heading in that direction with a buddy on a long haul trip near the end of July. If the timing is right, I'll try to swing by to meet up.
We would be in but can’t make it this year. Just starting a new job and need to wait to get vacation time. Plus have committed to a couple other rides this summer. Next year for sure.
I spoke to Glen, the owner of the Ainsworth Motel (http://ainsworthmotel.com/) and they're fully booked on Sunday, June 23rd (bicycle tour group), but wide open from the 20th to the 22nd (well except for the one room I just booked, just in case). The rates are:
1 Queen - 109.35CDN
1 Queen 1 Dbl - 126.61CDN
2 Dbl - 126.61CDN
1 Queen + 1Dbl in separate room - 143.88CDN
Cabin - 1 Queen + pullout in main room, 2 single in bedroom - 184.16CDN
There is also the Kaslo Motel (http://kaslomotel.ca/index.html) which isn't bad at all, and has some advantages and some disadvantages. The disadvantage is they don't have the outstanding view - they're not on the lake, and they're farther from the motorcycle campground and the hot springs. The advantages though are that they're cheaper with rooms ranging from $68 to $88, and they're right in the town of Kaslo so easy access to restaurants, the micro-brew :beerchug:, and groceries. I stayed there with my brother last year and it was fine - nothing special - clean, but could have better beds. Nice courtyard for sitting out as long as it's not raining :tapfoot:. Unfortunately, they're booked solid on June 20th and 21st (bet it's the same bicycle group!). We could always push a week ahead (13-15th) or do Sat - Mon (22-24). Personally, I think I'd lean this way myself.
Personally, I don't want to make any earlier, sure don't want a repeat of the weather from last time.
What is the parking like in Kaslo?
I do like the way we were treated by Glen at the Ainsworth Motel.
If anybody wants to share the cabin or the room with a separate bedroom, I'd be open to that.
I just got off the phone with the owner of the Kaslo Motel. She assured me that there would be parking in her back driveway. That's where I parked last year, and it's very secluded.
Besides, there will be so many shiny HD's and Indians around that our GW's will be invisible :LaughHard:
Unfortunately, I can't commit right now. I just received an estimate to do sewer repair and at this point I can't justify both. I'm still trying though.
We'll meet in Kaslo, BC at the Kaslo Motel (http://www.kaslomotel.ca) for July 4,5,6. The motel says they have a dozen or so rooms available. Cancellation policy is 6pm the day before arrival.
There is also a hotel in Kaslo (Kaslo Hotel) - it's very nice, but also very spendy.
Hopefully we can get a few people there to enjoy some terrific roads!
I love the roads between the Portland area and Kaslo.
Would likely spend the night in the Coulee Dam area then hit the Flowery Road on the way back.
Would be nice to meet some Goldwing friends as well.
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