@Bob "O" posted:Great rundown of possible rail excursions in BC. Thanks. Lots more reasons to return. We also are considering Rocky Mountaineer's new route, 2 days 1 night, from Denver, Colorado to Moab, Utah.
You are right about VIA's night travel and missing some things. But this time of year, with many hours of daylight and travelling west to east, we saw a lot of mountain scenery. We departed Vancouver at 3pm sharp and we had enough light to see until well after 10pm. And for early birds, there was morning light by 4:30 am.
The last car on the train, a Park car with a bar, lounge and dome, is reserved for Prestige passengers until 4 pm. But even after that time, there was always room to spare and empty seats. There were 3 other dome cars forward, open at all times to everyone.
We were told that the top of Mt. Robson is shrouded in cloud most days. Only 14-15 days per year, on average, is the peak clearly visible. We were lucky!
Bob
How does traveling east-west vs. west-east impact the scenic view? Is one direction better/preferred?
Mark
