Saturday August 18 and Sunday August 19

This two-day trip will depart Okotoks on Saturday morning, heading south on Highway 22, then down the east side of Waterton National Park, across the border at Chief Mountain to St. Mary, Montana, the gateway to the Going-to-the-Sun Road. The Logan Pass ride is only 80 kilometers but the pace is slow and easy with plenty of photo opportunities.

We'll then overnight in Kalispell/Whitefish Montana and have dinner and drinks at Montana's famous Moose's Saloon in Kalispell.

The return trip will be via Whitefish to Rooseville border crossing south of Fernie.

We'll then head to Fernie returning to Okotoks via the Crowsnest Pass.

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Okotoks to Cowley 160 kms 2hours

Cowley to Pincher Creek 15 kms 15 min Fuel stop Pincher Creek

Pincher Creek to Chief Mtn Border Crossing 81 kms 1 hour

Chief Mtn to St. Mary 30 kms 25 min Fuel Stop/lunch St. Mary ATM

Park Entrance - $12 US Park Pass, cash only - (see Park Map)

St. Mary to West Glacier 80 kms 1.5 hours Rest stop at summit of Logan Pass at the Visitor Center. Look for motorcycle-only parking by the barrels. Beer stop at Packards Roost Saloon in Coram, a few miles west of West Glacier...try Moose Drool

West Glacier to Kalispell 41 kms 40 min

Kalispell - Overnight & fuel stop

Total 407 kms

Arrange your own accomodation in the Kalispell/Whitefish area. Camping is available at numerous sites in the region.

Dinner and Drinks at Moose's Saloon, 173 North Main Street in Kalispell 7:30 pm

http://www.moosessaloon.com/ Great food and lotsa beers on tap and bottled.

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Kalispell to Fernie 187 kms 2 hours 20 Cross border at Roosville. Beer break at Last Chance at before border. Fuel stop at border or Fernie...depending on bike range.

Fernie to Frank 80 kms 50 min Last fuel stop in Frank.

Frank to Okotoks 174 kms 2 hours 10 End (Beer stop Longview Hotel.)

Total 441 kms

Total Ride 848 kms

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Ride will be cancelled if weather looks iffy......I will advise members by email prior to cancellation.

Bring clothing for changeable weather conditions. The Going-to-the-Sun Road is high in altitude and the temperature can drop. Rain squalls are not uncommon so rain gear is advisable.

Border crossing requires either a valid passport or proof of Canadian Citizenship. Usually a birth certificate and a photo ID is enough. Check with customs regulations if you are unsure. Only those travelling by air currently have to have a passport....for now. For the border crossing our destination will be Kalispell....just to be consistant as a group. There is no duty free store at Chief Mountain crossing. We will re-group after crossing the border. Pull off to the right. Here you can discard your helmet as Montana does not require helmets.

You will need to purchase a National Parks Pass for entry into Glacier National Park. The current fee for a motorcycle $12.00 US per person. This pass is good for 7 days.

They do not sell day passes anymore. Cash only.

There is an ATM in the lobby area of the St. Mary Lodge Hotel just before you enter the park. This is a scheduled fuel stop so there will be plenty of time to get American cash via the ATM there. Otherwise, obtain some American currency prior to trip departure. Last time I got gas here the pumps were un-manned and only took debit or credit cards.

Accommodation in Kalispell/Whitefish is at your own discretion. Whitefish is a popular summer resort area. My checks on Expedia.ca showed a number of hotels/motels in Whitefish already booked out for the weekend. There is more choice and availability in Kalispell, however I do recommend you book your room asap. I am booked into the Super 8 Motel in Kalispell. Rooms rates are going to vary depending on accomadation choice....expect between $110 to $180 US a night.

Dinner and drinks will be at Moose's Saloon in Kalispell on Saturday night around 7:30pm. 173 North Main Street in Kalispell.

Morning of the 19th departure will be from Moose's Saloon in Kalispell at 11 am.

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