Here are some photos of some of the excursions out of state we have made.
- Excursions List
Canada Aurora Trip (2025.01.07 – 2025.01.17)
The main purpose of this trip was to visit Canada and see the aurora since this time period was during the peak time for the 11 year solar cycle.

Trip Agenda
Dates | Location | Activities | Comments |
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Tue, 2025-01-07 | Phoenix –> Banff | • Flight from Phoenix to Calgary • Shuttle from Calgary to Banff | Travel Day |
Wed, 2025-01-08 | Banff | • Hike Sulfur Mountain (6.6 miles | 2,500′) • Sulfur Mountain Gondola ride | Hike Day |
Thu, 2025-01-09 | Banff Banff –> Jasper | • Tunnel Mountain Hike (2.9 miles | 1,000′) • Shuttle Banff to Jasper | Hike and Travel |
Fri, 2025-01-10 | Jasper NP | • Wildlife Discovery Tour (Shuttle) | |
Sat, 2025-01-11 | Jasper –> Vancouver | • Overnight Train ride | |
Sun, 2025-01-12 | Vancouver | • Stanley Park Hike (9.8 miles | 900′) | Hike to and through park |
Mon, 2025-01-13 | Vancouver –> Whitehorse | • Travel Day | No aurora (Clouds) |
Tue, 2025-01-14 | Whitehorse | • Hike & aurora watch | No aurora (Clouds) |
Wed, 2025-01-15 | Whitehorse | • Hike & aurora watch | Short aurora activity |
Thu, 2025-01-16 | Whitehorse –> Vancouver | • Travel Day | |
Fri, 2025-01-17 | Vancouver –> Phoenix | • Travel Day |