KSW's Positions Colloquium

I'm convinced more and more everyday that Vancouver's a pretty fantastic place to exist, and the announcement of this upcoming colloquium is my daily affirmation. Organized by the Kootenay School of Writing, the Positions Colloquium is "thematically open-ended," and will include readings, talks, panels, and performances over a five-day period this August. The list of invited participants has me scratching my head on how I can get myself west this summer to witness the event. Cross-Canada road trip, anyone?