Well...getting accomodations and getting tickets is far less a problem than getting plane fare. That's the only big financial hurdle. Plus, since I'll be leaving the country (I live in St. Louis, Missouri, approx. 1800 miles from Vancouver), I don't know what kind of papers I'll need to travel with, though I can find out. I imagine a passport isn't necessary, though.
I'd hate to let you guys down. I'll try to get there, some way, some how.