Thanks for the sugguestions!
The difficulty in the situation are the personalities involved. The 2 unemployed guys are in their late 30s but have 60 year old O&G mentality: work 12 hour days, tell the kid a bedtime story about compressor stations, and have so much unbending pride that nobody is allowed to help. I've already offered to take care of flights with aeroplan, and the other guy has volunteered his mariott points for hotel. No go.
Re: Fernie: Have not considered it because it has always been the opposite of cheap. I know what my bills have been after a couple nights and a 1/2 day spa at the lizard creek. But late fall is shoulder-season so I'll definitely check pricing. Love riding crowsnest...
Re: Helena. Have started looking at this. Looks like some pretty extensive trail networks over there. And beer? This may be an awesome option. No flight and not paying metropolitan tourist prices on everything. Sweet.
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