I decided a long time ago that Winter was my favorite season (mind you, I’m from Texas). The crisp air, the gloomy but somehow enchanting hue, and the need to make our homes warmer and cozier is the magic of winter. And because of my “love for winter”, I felt the need to experience Banff in it. Canada in the Winter…I know. Banff had been at the top of my travel list for a long time, and I’m sure at the time, Texas was experiencing a very warm November. So in typical Courtney fashion, I asked my brother if he wanted to head North for a few days, and we were on a plane the next day with our warmest layers.