Thanks for the great advice folks.

I never thought about ear plugs for the train, we are stuck in the same seat for 3 days so they will be a valuable item.

We only have a week to tour around and are doing the Kamloops, Jasper, Banff, Revelstoke back to Kamloops sort of triangle. A week just does not allow us the time to take in the Calgary Stampede.

I suspect that after a first look around we will return with the entire family for a longer visit in another summer.

I tryed to keep equipment to a minimum but being a gear-junkie it was difficult.

We leave in 14 minutes folks, wish us luck!

Mike