Lifestyle
Why We Should Avoid Mount Indefatigable
The first time I laid eyes on Mount Indefatigable is a moment I won’t soon forget. I was camping with a group of friends in Peter Lougheed Provincial Park in late summer. We had finished […]
Alberta
History
Vintage Photos of Camping from Western Canada
Camping season is right around the corner. It’s a favourite pastime for many Albertans and something we look forward to each year as the days get warmer. With the spirit of that in mind, I […]
History
Vintage Photographs of Bragg Creek
Bragg Creek is a quaint community just west of Calgary that has become a hub for a multitude of recreational opportunities. Although it has always been a desired destination for those escaping big city life, […]
History
Vintage Photographs of Park and Game Wardens
I’ve been fascinated with the National Parks Warden Service for years. They’ve been the topic of several stories, including my years long search for one of Bill Peyto’s mysterious cabins and they were profiled in […]
Lifestyle
Wild Jobs: Lift Operations Supervisor
In December 2020, Salomon TV released ‘The Chairlift‘, an ode to our favourite mode of transportation. Through stories, humour, and conversation, the film explores the question, ‘what is your favourite chairlift?’ The film’s creators celebrate […]
History
Historic Photos of Fort Edmonton
The Hudson’s Bay Company originally established Fort Edmonton back in 1795 along the banks of the North Saskatchewan River. The fortified trading post was strategically built next to their rivals, the North West Company’s Fort […]
History
Historical Photos of Suspension Bridges from Alberta
The load-bearing portion (also known as the deck) of a suspension bridge is hung below cables that are attached to vertical towers. Simple suspension bridges lack the vertical towers and instead are anchored to the […]
Arts
Wild Jobs: Outdoor Clothing Brand Owners
“Get Lost, Find Freedom” ~Mountain Life Apparel Advertising and marketing are powerful tools clothing brands utilize in an attempt to sell more product. Like many, I am not immune […]
History
Vintage Photos of a Horse Drawn Sleigh
Over the river and through the wood, To grandfather’s house we go; The horse knows the way To carry the sleigh, Through the white and drifted snow. ~Lydia M. Child The image […]
Lifestyle
Wild Jobs: Senior Forester
Recently I attended a Forestry & Wildlife professional development experience with Inside Education. As part of the day’s activities, Kirk Hawthorn, a Senior Forester with Alberta Agriculture and Forestry, gave a brief presentation about his […]