Canada III: The West Coast and USA

1. Itinerary
2. Flights
3. Accomodation
4. Car Hire
5. Public Transport
6. Events
7. Places

• Delta Air Lines
• Alaska Airlines
• Travelocity
• Opodo
• Mount Rainier
• Up North Adventures

• Holiday Plans
• Holiday Photo Album

Outward

Gatwick to Seattle flying with Delta Air Lines at a total cost of £295.37 each, booking reference 2V6NZN. Friday 25 June 04, 1 stop(s) Trip duration: 16h53

1. Gatwick to Atlanta (DL011)
   Dep 09:20 Fri Terminal N, Gatwick (LGW), London, United Kingdom
   Arr 13:35 Fri Terminal S, William B Hartsfield (ATL), Atlanta, USA
   Non-stop Delta Air Lines (DL 11)
   Airplane type - 763
   Economy restricted
2. Layover
   13:35 Fri - 16:10 Fri
   Change plane
   Stop-over duration: 2h35
3. Atlanta to Seattle and (DL349)
   Dep 16:10 Fri Terminal S, William B Hartsfield (ATL), Atlanta, USA
   Arr 18:13 Fri Seattle/Tacoma Int'l (SEA), Seattle, USA
   Non-stop Delta Air Lines (DL 349)
   Airplane type - 764
   Economy restricted

Booked using Opodo:

E-mail : contact@opodo.co.uk
Tel: 0870 241 7051 (national call rate applies)
Fax: 0870 241 7050 (national call rate applies)

If you need to contact Opodo while you are abroad, please call us on + 44 116 263 3402 (international call rate applies).

To Juneau

Seattle to Juneau (AK059) with Alaska Airlines on 30th June at 1309 - 1437 at a total cost of £172.10 each, bookingreference BQCUEP

Flight: Alaska Airlines flight 59 (Non-Stop)
Depart: Seattle/Tacoma, WA (SEA) - Terminal Information Unavailable Wed, Jun 30 at 1:27pm
Arrive: Juneau, AK (JNU) - Terminal Information Unavailable Wed, Jun 30 at 2:56pm
Seats: 20B, 20C, 20D, 20E (Boeing 737-400 Jet)
Meal: Snack/Brunch
Status: Confirmation Code GBDBCI

Airfare Summary-Prices shown in British pounds Total: GBP 688.40
Travellers Price per person Taxes & Fees Total Price
4 adults 162.00 10.10 688.40

Telephone within the United Kingdom: 0870 111 7080
Telephone for customers outside the United Kingdom: +44 20 7852 5501
customer.services@travelocity.co.uk - for changes/cancellations/refunds or written complaints.
internet.admin@travelocity.co.uk - for flight and other general enquiries.

From Juneau

Juneau to Seattle (AK056) with Alaska Airlines on 12th July 1517 - 1839 . Return leg of above flight.

Flight: Alaska Airlines flight 56 (Non-Stop)
Depart: Juneau, AK (JNU) - Terminal Information Unavailable Mon, Jul 12 at 3:41pm
Arrive: Seattle/Tacoma, WA (SEA) - Terminal Information Unavailable Mon, Jul 12 at 7:00pm
Seats: 22D, 22B, 22E, 22C (Boeing 737-400 Jet)
Meal: No Meal Served
Status: Confirmation Code GBDBCI

Return

Flight to London (via Cincinnati) DL832 and DL036 on 20th July at 1030 – 17441905 – 0800. return leg of outward flight

1. Seattle to Cincinnati
   Dep 10:40 Tue Seattle/Tacoma Int'l (SEA), Seattle, USA
   Arr 17:57 Tue Terminal 3, Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky (CVG), Cincinnati, USA
   Non-stop Delta Air Lines (DL 2057)
   Airplane type - 738
   Economy restricted
2. Layover
   17:57 Tue - 19:05 Tue
   Change plane
   Stop-over duration: 1h08
3. Cincinnati to Gatwick
   Dep 19:05 Tue Terminal 3, Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky (CVG), Cincinnati, USA
   Arr 08:00 Wed Terminal N, Gatwick (LGW), London, United Kingdom
   Non-stop Delta Air Lines (DL 36)
   Airplane type - 763
   Economy restricted
   
   

Green Tortoise Hostel - Seattle

1525 Second Avenue Seattle, WA 98101, (206) 340-1222, 1-888-424-6783
http://www.greentortoise.net/
$21.50 each per night

Location

The Green Tortoise Hostel is conveniently located in the heart of downtown Seattle so it's easy to get to us from the airport, Greyhound and Amtrak. You can get explicit directions right here for each of these locations.

You should also know that Seattle has excellent public transportation -- all buses are free in the downtown area each day until 7:00 PM, covering all areas between the Greyhound and Amtrak stations, west to the waterfront (although the waterfront streetcars are not part of the free service) and east to the freeway. This means that travel from any one location in downtown to any other location downtown is completely free (from the first bus in the morning until 7:00 PM).

Because of the Free Zone, it can be confusing to know when to pay. Basically, if you're coming into downtown Seattle (from the airport, for example), you pay when you get on the bus. When you're leaving the downtown area, you pay when you get off -- this way no fare is required until you leave the Free Zone.

Exact change is required as drivers cannot make change but you can pay with dollar bills also so you don't have to have a handful of change

Washington State Ferries

1. You can choose to take one of the free public buses from across the street -- any bus headed north should stop at First and Pine Street. Walk one block further east (in the same direction) to Second Avenue and turn left. We're just off the corner on the second floor of a large building. Look for the large green and yellow vertical sign and several international flags hanging from the second floor. Ring the door bell and we'll buzz you upstairs to the Front Desk.
2. From First and Marion continue one block east to Second Avenue. Turn left and walk north down Second Avenue approximately 6 blocks. We'll be on the left hand side just after Pike Street. Look for the large green and yellow vertical sign and several international flags hanging from the second floor. Ring the door bell and we'll buzz you upstairs to the Front Desk.

Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (Sea-Tac)

The most important thing about these buses is that you must make sure that you get on the right bus headed in the correct direction because the airport is located in the middle of the route. Some buses are headed south (further away from town) while others are headed north (into downtown where we are). Be sure to get on either route headed into Seattle -- although the buses are well signed, don't be afraid to ask the driver if it isn't clear!

If you take the express route 194, the bus will enter an underground tunnel as soon as it reaches the downtown area. You'll be getting off at Westlake Center. Check the 194 route schedule here.

The local route 174 will travel down 4th Avenue through downtown, you'll get off at Fourth and Pine Street. Check the 174 route schedule here.

Either way, you'll walk west on Pine Street (towards the water) until Second Avenue. Cross to the other side of Second Avenue and turn left. We're just off the corner on the second floor of a large building. Look for the large green and yellow vertical sign and several international flags hanging from the second floor. Ring the door bell and we'll buzz you upstairs to the Front Desk.

Juneau International Hostel

614 Harris Street, Juneau, AK 99801 (Mailing is the same), Phone (907) 586-9559
http://www.juneauhostel.org/

$10 each per night, 7507 Michael

Location

We are located on the corner of 6th & Harris. The hostel is 13 miles from the Ferry Terminal. MGT shuttle bus from terminal is ($5-6) and a taxi is about $25-30. We are 9 miles from the Airport. A shuttle bus or van will cost ($5-6) and a taxi will cost $15-20

Hide On Jeckell

Hostel Hide on Jeckell, 410 Jeckell Street (at 5th Ave) , Whitehorse, YT , Y1A 1V2
Phone: (867) 633-4933
E-mail: info@hide-on-jeckell.com http://www.hide-on-jeckell.com/

"The 'Hide on Jeckell' Guesthouse is a small Yukon hostel in downtown Whitehorse, Yukon Territory, Canada. While larger hostels can sometimes be a little impersonal, staying in this Yukon hostel is like visiting your friends.

During your stay in our hostel you can prepare your own food in the kitchen, browse through hundreds of books in the living room, or simply enjoy a cup of coffee while spending time with your fellow travelers outside on the porch or in the garden.

After a long day of outdoor activities you can relax in our outdoor jacuzzi. It is available to our guests, for a small fee, all year round - so visit us during the winter months and see the northern lights while soaking in the hot water."

Ocean Hostel Victoria

18 July. Booked. My credit card. http://www.oceanisland.com/

Seattle

Your reservation number is 323871340.

Rental Location: SEATTLE - DOWNTOWN, HILTON HOTEL, 1301 6TH AVE.

Rental Time: 27-JUNE-2004 9:00 AM, Return Time: 30-JUNE-2004 9:00 AM

Rate Information

Item: Prices (USD)
STANDARD SIZE SPORT/UTILITY

TIME & DISTANCE 3 DAY @ 49.00 147.00
TIME & DISTANCE 0 HOUR @ 24.50 0.00
TIME & DISTANCE 0 WEEK @ 343.00 0.00
UNLIMITED DISTANCE-TIME & DISTANCE 0 DISTANCE @ 0.00 0.00
LOSS DAMAGE WAIVER $500 20.97
SUPPLEMENTAL LIABILITY INSURANCE 32.85
WA RENTAL CAR TAX 9.7 PCT 16.29
STATE TAX (8.80%) 14.78

Total Estimate 231.89
Approximate Estimated Conversion: 125.82

Whitehorse

Subaru Wagon from July 6 to July 11 inclusive. $39.95 per day with 100 kms free a day
and $0.20 per km after. The insurance is $20.00 per day and there is no extra charge for additional drivers Call 393-6550 if you want to be picked up. Raman

Ferry to Skagway

1st July 1230 - 1500 at $368 (£213.83) has already been paid. Reference number 782823. Call 1-800-526-6731

https://www.dot.state.ak.us/amhs or http://www.akferry.com

We depart Juneau to Skagway on the Alaska Marine Highway MV Fairweather.

Bus to Whitehorse

1st July 1530 – 1920 at $30 each has been reserved. Call +1 867-668-5944

Bus to Skagway

10th July 0800 – 1110 at $30 each has been reserved. Call +1 867-668-5944

Ferry to Juneau

10th July 1530 - 1800 is the return of above leg. Reference number 782823. Call 1-800-526-6731

Ferry to Victoria

13th July 0845 – 1045 Pier 69 at $288 (£167.64 or £55.88 each) has already been paid. Reference number 1212760. Call 800-888-2535, 206-448-5000 (Seattle), 250-382-8100 (Victoria)

http://www.victoriaclipper.com.

Ferry to Seattle

19th July 1130 – 1415 is the return of above leg. Reference number 1212760.

Hire Canoes

Emma at Up North Adventures (upnorth@yknet.yk.ca). 103 Strickland Street, Whitehorse, YT Y1A 2J6 1.867.667.7035, www.upnorth.yk.ca

"Many thanks for your email and your interest in Up North Adventures. I
believe we may have the perfect river trip for you - the Takhini River.
It is a 3 day trip that can be extended to 4 days if desired.

The trip starts on Kusawa Lake, about 1.5 hours drive from Whitehorse
and ends at the confluence with the Yukon River, a 20 minute drive from
town. This route takes normally 3 full days. To extend the trip, you
could either paddle up Kusawa Lake for a bit (but stay close to shore)
or you can paddle down on the Yukon River to Policeman's Point - where
the River flows into Lake Laberge.

The Takhini River offers some white water. Once section is a class III
but it can easily be portaged. After the class III, called the Jaws of
Death or the Gums of Worry ;), the water calms down and it is flat water
travel all the way to the Yukon River.

The regular rental rate for the 3 day trip is $150.00 per person
including the shuttle to the put in and the pick up from the confluence
of both rivers as well as the canoes. The canoes come equipped with life
jackets, paddles, bailer sponge and pail and have ropes on both ends.

The 3 day trip for 4 people would be 4 x $150.00 = $600.00 plus 7% GST =
$642.00. In order to make a booking, we require 25% of the total in
advance. The deposit can be paid by credit card - we accept Visa or
Master. Your deposit would be $160.50. "

"Many thanks for your email. You can take one canoe and 2 single kayaks for
the trip if you like. There is a class III rapid along the way which can be
easily portaged but is fun to shoot in canoe. Nevertheless you cannot go
through there in a sea kayak ... Also, the rate is a bit higher for kayaks,
$180.00 per person instead of $150.00."

Paid deposit of $160.00 from your credit card - 25% of the total amount.

Mount Rainier

http://www.mount.rainier.national-park.com/hike.htm#equ

http://www.peakware.com/encyclopedia/peaks/routes/rainier.htm

* SUMMIT ELEVATION: 14,410 feet
* TOTAL ELEVATION GAIN: 8,990 feet
* DURATION: Two to three days
* SNAPSHOT: Fine-tune crevasse skills on this mighty Northwest volcano

NOW THAT YOU'VE snow-climbed on Shasta and smiled at exposure on Half Dome and Longs Peak, Rainier adds glacier navigation, rope-team travel, and crevasse rescue to your travails...er, travels. At 14,410 feet, Rainier is the largest of the Cascade volcanoes, and since it's the most heavily glaciated snow cone this side of Alaska, it's a favorite haunt for high-altitude junkies eager to dial in their skills on demanding alpine routes. Here, you'll get your first glimpse of expedition-style climbing, coping with altitude, cat-scratched glaciers, fierce weather, and team dynamics while heeding Seattle native and Himalayan vet Ed Viesturs's advice: "You have to be a patient, determined machine."

Length, height, and a battery of objective hazards make even the easiest routes on Rainier a significant challenge; only about 65 percent of those attempting this mountain each year succeed. Whether you top out or not, you'll leave with one of Viesturs's aphorisms burned into your brain: "Reaching the summit is optional. Getting down is mandatory."

** The Route
The DISAPPOINTMENT CLEAVER, or DC, route is the most popular line to the top of Rainier. Grab a "climber's breakfast" at the invitingly rustic Paradise Inn before the long, steady grind up the permanent Muir Snowfield. Stay on course; the edges of the snowfield can be riddled with crevasses. Some 4,500 vertical feet later, you'll pull into Camp Muir, at 10,080 feet. Set your alarm for midnight and try to catch a couple of winks before roping up and entering the world of technical glacier travel. Above Muir, you'll wend past yawning crevasses along the Cowlitz Glacier, tiptoe over snow bridges on the Ingraham Glacier, and duck past the giant seracs of the Ingraham Icefall. Scramble over scree and pumice to the top of Disappointment Cleaver, taking care not to kick rocks on any climbers below you. Now ease onto the Summit Dome, following the well-trodden snowy switchbacks to Rainier's summit caldera. As the sun rises over eastern Washington, ramble across the quarter-mile-wide crater to the true summit, at the Columbia Crest. Drink in dawn views of neighboring volcanoes: Mounts Adams, St. Helens, and Hood—all of them easier to summit than Rainier and now within your grasp. Congratulations. You've just tackled your first true mountain climb.

GUIDE >> Rainier Mountaineering Inc. offers a four-day program consisting of a two-day skills session and a two-day summit climb. Fine-tune thin-air mountaineering techniques like the rest step and pressure breathing, practice ice-ax arrest, and learn roped glacier travel and crevasse rescue using ascenders and Prusik slings. The next day, you'll hike to RMI's hut at Camp Muir, catch a few Z's, and head out beneath the stars for the summit at 2 a.m. ($952; 888-892-5462, www.rmiguides.com)

Vancouver Island

Waterfall

Central Vancouver island

http://www.vancouverisland.com/ParksAndTrails/Parks/details/?ID=411

A water fall 440 meters high (one of the top 10 in the world), pristine wilderness, no facilities, glaciated peaks, glacial crystal clear lakes, unique wildlife and a forbidden plateau named after the evil spirits who consumed women and children who ventured in (I kid you not)

• Tent x2 Raph + Ed
• Stove x1 Raph
• Cooking pots x2 Raph
• Mess tin (individual)
• Short rope (raph)
• Harness (individual if required plus ian)
• Sling + krab (individual if required plus ian)
• Group first aid
• Sleeping bag (individual)
• Mat (individual)
• Cigars and Moz repellant G
• Water puri G
• Shelter (if not using tent) G
• Mug (I)
• Spoon (I)
• Water bottle (I)
• Knife (I)
• Prussik Loop (I if needed)
• Passport
• Driving Licence
• Credit Card + PIN Numbers
• HI Membership Cards
• Delecate Tea Pot (Group)
• Delecate Tea Cup (I)

Exchange rates

There are approximately X.Y Canadian dollars (CAD) to the UK Pound (UKP)

How much will it cost?

TBC

How

TBC

• You'll need travel Insurance - get some. The sooner you get it the sooner you're covered.
• On the flights make sure you have no sharp objects in your bags, even nail sissors or razor blades. Hand-guns are OK though! :-)