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Sandy Best and Truda Furr after snowmobiling, Emerald Lake
Paul Jacobson and Chonnie Bliss learning to kite surf
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Over the Border Adventures (204)Come along as good friends Sandy and Truda venture into the heart of the Canadian Rockies to Emerald Lake. In this secluded wilderness, the two find the space to reconnect with nature and each other. They do some quiet snowshoeing through the woods and some not so quite snowmobiling, then relax in the hot tub at Emerald Lake Lodge.
Next, go with Paul and Chonnie to the opposite end of the continent — Baja, California/Mexico. They stay at Rancho Leonero Resort, where Paul learns to kite surf while Chonnie learns to fly-fish. Between lessons they find time to recharge in each other's arms.
Emerald Lake Facts
- Emerald Lake is in Canada's Yoho National Park, just 25 miles west of Lake Louise, Alberta.
- Emerald Lake is a two-and-a-half-hour drive from the Calgary, Alberta airport.
- The Emerald Lake Lodge is situated on a 13-acre peninsula.
- The Emerald Lake Lodge has 24 intimate cabin-like structures.
- Rates begin at $160 CAD ($106 US) per night.
- Guided tours are free with snowshoe rental.
- Snowshoe rental is $8 CAD per hour or $24 CAD for the day.
- The total distance traveled on the snowshoe tour is 11 kilometers.
Emerald Lake Lodging and Activities
Emerald Lake Lodge
$145-710 per night
800-663-6336
reservations@crmr.com
www.emeraldlake.com
In the heart of the Canadian Rocky Mountains
Emerald Sports
Snowshoe rental $8 per hour, $24 a day
250-343-6000
GV Snowshoes
418-842-2003
info@gvsnowshoes.com
www.gvsnowshoes.com
Snowshoe manufacturer
White and Wild Adventures Ltd.
Snowmobile rental, insurance and guide, $190 CAD/day
800-668-9119
info@wetnwild.bc.ca
www.wetnwild.bc.ca
Ski Canada
800-333-5533
Sandy@ski-canada.com
www.ski-canada.com
Baja Facts
- Nightly rates at the Rancho Leonero Resort begin at $110 US.
- Baja's Sea of Cortez offers Dorado, Sierra, Ladyfish, Tuna, and Marlin fishing.
- Kitesurfing instruction can be arranged at the Rancho Leonaro resort.
- Kitesurfing is safest when the wind speed is less than 25 knots.
Baja Resorts and Activities
Rancho Leonero Resort
$110-$120 per night
Tel: 624 14 10216
800-646-2252
rancholeonero@worldnet.att.net
www.rancholeonero.com
Includes sea kayaking, snorkeling, sport fishing, massage therapy, shopping guides, and outdoor gym — within 90 minutes of numerous golf courses.
Baja on the Fly
$200 for the guide, $275 for the boat, $25 for tackle
bajafly@usa.net
www.bajaonthefly.com
Baja on the Fly offers an assortment of trips in association with many different hotels on the East Cape. They also offer ATV trips along 30 miles of beach, to sight cast for Roosterfish, Ladyfish, Mierra Mackerel, Jacks, Pompano, Cabrilla, Triggerfish, Needlefish, Pargo and other inshore species. Or, fish offshore for Dorado (Mahi-Mahi), Yellowfin Tuna or Marlin.
Los Barriles Highwind Center
Kiteboarding and windsurfing instructor, $250 per first hour/ $60 each additional hour
415-336-4049
valentine_jay@msn.com
www.highwindcenter.com
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