Sun and Ice (202)For a sample of sun and ice, start by tagging along with a couple on their way to Alberta. Marc and Christine, returning to the place where they first met, trade in the city life for the slopes of Lake Louise in the Canadian Rockies. They ski as many of the 113 runs as possible, rip up the terrain park and then climb some ice. The couple stays at the Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise, a five-star ski lodge that offers year-round hiking, mountain biking, white-water rafting, kayaking, skiing and snowshoeing in the secluded wilderness.
Next, in Miami, Beau, Kirsten and Morgan Fox take a chartered catamaran tour to ultimate relaxation at Boca Chita Key. Their destination is Stiltsville, a group of houses built on wood pilings in the shallow flats of Biscayne Bay — an ideal place for the family to stop and enjoy some kayaking and fishing.
Lake Louise Dining and Lodging
Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise
$200-300 per night
403-522-3511
800-257-7544 (for reservations)
chateaulakelouise@fairmont.com, www.chateaulakelouise.com
Lake Louise Attractions and Winter Sports
Ice Magic International Ice Sculpting Competition
Free
Banff Lake Louise Tourism Bureau
403-762-8421
info@banfflakelouise.com
www.banfflakelouise.com
This competition draws a crowd of more than 10,000 to Lake Louise every year, and will be held January 16-18, 2004 at the Chateau Lake Louise.
Yamnuska
David Bega
Price differs depending on group needs and the number of people. Average rate is around U.S. $125.
403-678-4164
info@yamnuska.com
www.yamnuska.com
Year-round guide sevice that specializes in guiding and instruction in mountaineering, rock climbing, ice climbing and ski mountaineering; varying degrees of difficulty; also outdoor youth and leadership programs.
SkiCanada
Sandi Best
800-333-5533
travel@ski-canada.com
www.ski-canada.com
A venture of SkiEurope, the leading winter tour operator from North America to Europe, and its Canadian partners
Miami Charters and Marine Park
Go Native Yacht Charters
Bill Mckenney, Chris Duncan
$300-$1,000, depending on length of charter
800-359-9808
sail@gnyc.com
www.gnyc.com
Peak season is Nov. 10- Apr. 30. Mid-season is May 1- Aug. 31. Value season is Sept. 1- Nov.9. Season affects the price of charter.
Biscayne National Park
Park admission free; $15 for overnight camping
305-230-7275
www.nps.gov
The largest marine park in the National Park System, with 95 percent of its 173,000 acres covered by water
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