Banff

After landing in Calgary, we were picked up by Mr. Rutsch, Mrs. Rutsch, Nolan and Lindsey. Then we headed 1.5 hours west to Banff. The town is a cute ski village with great shops and restaurants. It's also home to the Banff Gondola.

Parking lot view, not too shabby
Mr. Rutsch's next vehicle
Lindsey and Nolan enjoying the gondolaStarting to understand why the area is a UNESCO World Heritage SiteMeg taking it inLindsey not enjoying the gondola anymoreView from the top, the warning seemed a little obvious to meenjoying 360 degree views from the decks

Looking down at the town of BanffThe Canadian RockiesNolan and Lindsey (with a telescope that totally looks like a robot friend)
Don't feed the bighorn sheepMeg at the beginning of the scenic trail
Can you see the little tower on top? That's where we're headed next.