A Bit More About the People at the Banff Aspen Lodge Part Four

Name: Sam Hong (the Muffin Man)

Position: Breakfast Room Manager
When did you come to Banff? February of 1988
Why did you come to Banff? For business
What is your favourite restaurant in Banff? Breakfast Room in Banff Aspen Lodge
Where do you go for a cup of coffee or hot chocolate in Banff? Tim Horton’s
What is your favourite store to shop in Banff? The Bird Nest
What activity do you enjoy doing in the winter time? Hiking
What activity do you enjoy doing in the summer time? Canoeing
What is your favourite drive to go on in Banff National Park? Minnewanka loop
Where is your favourite picnic spot in Banff National Park? End of Sundance Canyon trail

Delirium Dive at Sunshine Village

I spend most of my time skiing at Sunshine Village; it is close to Banff (20 minute drive) and has a huge variety of terrain. I am a more cautious skier and there are so many Intermediate Runs at Sunshine that I enjoy.

Banff/Lake Louise has had some of the best snow in the last five years this season and as a result, the Delirium Dive at Sunshine Village is officially open. I have never attempted "The Dive", but know many who have and everyone says it is just such a rush.

There is 600 acres to ski on and 2000 feet of vertical. If you choose to ski the Delirium Dive, please ensure you have the necessary avalanche equipment. You must have an avalanche beacon, shovel, probe and ski with at least one other person. FYI that hazards are not marked (rocks, cliffs, etc) and the conditions change constantly (due to avalanche danger). Ski conditions can be found by calling 1-403-762-4754.

To those of you who are "Doing the Dive" this season...I salute you...and will see you in the pub once you're done :)

A Bit More About the People at the Banff Aspen Lodge Part Three

Name: Barbara (on the left)

Position: General Manager
When did you come to Banff? 1979
Why did you come to Banff? For a summer job and then one ski season
What is your favourite restaurant in Banff? The Balkan or El Toros
Where do you go for a cup of coffee or hot chocolate in Banff? Evelyn's (because my mom's name is Evelyn)
What is your favourite store to shop in Banff? About Canada for its uniqueness
What activity do you enjoy doing in the winter time? Skiing and skating
What activity do you enjoy doing in the summer time? Hiking and biking
What is your favourite drive to go on in the area? The drive up to the Columbia Icefields
Where is your favourite picnic spot in Banff National Park? Cascade Ponds because you can swim and BBQ :)