Where to go next year? A Canada BC hut or a Europe tour?

[James]

So I had decided to go back to Selkirk Mountain Experience next year because I can't imagine a better place to ski then that part of Canada and I really liked my time at SME. Then a guide friend of mine was encouraging me to go to Europe and do something like the Haute Route. I have never been to that part of Europe and really know little about it. The guide friend is making a sales pitch but that is OK since he is the best guide I know.

I am sure they are very different in many ways but for those of you who have done trips like this what are your thoughts?

[NoPin]

Do both. If you can only do one, do the Haute Route with your guide friend if this is your only chance... Selkirk will still be there next year.

[James]

I can't do both in one year but I like your thinking. Both opportunities will be there next year or the year after. My guide friend spends most of the winter over there and Reudi is not going anywhere.

I am also going with my son. I doubt this will be our last trip but you never know how life can change your plans.

[NoPin]

I can't do both in one year but I like your thinking.

Sounds like you need to retire! :-)

[James]

I am mostly retired but there is the $$ and the wife who is not going.

So honey, I am thinking about going to Chile this summer then Canada and Europe next year. Thanks for holding down the fort.

NoPin, I like where you live. Do you have a spare room for after I bring this up?

[NoPin]

I see your point. Happy wife, happy life.

[juanwilliams]

http://www.spectator.co.uk/features/notebook/8880711/alpine-notebook/

If pippa can do it, you can too.

Zero need to plan further than a couple months ahead fur die European extravaganza so ask back in December or February.