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Old Photographs from the Mount Assiniboine Area (1903-1942)

October 3, 2024 Tyler Dixon

Mount Assiniboine, with its massive pyramidal shape, is one of the most recognizable peaks in western Canada. Due to its uncanny resemblance to the famous peak in the Alps, it is often referred to as […]

Historic Photos of Canyons from Western Canada
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Historic Photos of Canyons from Western Canada

September 7, 2023 Tyler Dixon

Canyons are deep, often narrow, valleys with steep walls. Canyons are created through the processes of weather and erosion, moving water, and tectonic activity. Most of the canyons featured below would be considered river canyons. […]

Mountain Passes Across Alberta
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Vintage Photos of Mountain Passes Across Alberta

February 23, 2023 Tyler Dixon

According to National Geographic, a pass can be defined as, “a gap, or break, in high, rugged terrain such as a mountain ridge.” Typically, passes are formed when a glacier or flowing water erode the terrain between areas of […]

History

Vintage Photos of Mountain Climbing from Alberta

November 3, 2022 Tyler Dixon

Mountain climbing, often referred to as mountaineering, arrived in Canada from Europe in the late 19th century. With the majority of Europe’s lofty summits already conquered, mountaineers were looking for new challenges. After the completion […]

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Historical Photos from the Lake O’Hara Area

May 5, 2022 Tyler Dixon

R. L. Glisan penned this quote about Lake O’Hara in the Canadian Alpine Journal, “Not a trace of human presence, not a trace of any disturbing element, the whole scene was the personification of a […]

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Wild Jobs: Canyoning Guide

April 7, 2022 Tyler Dixon

When was the last time you did something for the first time? Those of us living in Alberta are fortunate to have a plethora of outdoor recreation options at our fingertips. No matter the season […]

Lifestyle

Staying Bear Smart in Bear Country

March 24, 2022 Tyler Dixon

One of the harbingers of spring in this part of the country is the first official bear sighting in the mountain parks. With Parks Canada’s announcement that the first Grizzly has emerged from its den, […]

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A Collection of Historic Photos from Abbot Pass

March 10, 2022 Tyler Dixon

In light of Parks Canada’s recent announcement regarding the removal of the Abbot Pass Refuge Cabin due to slope instability, I decided to create a post featuring historical photos of the cabin, as well as […]

History

Historical Photos from Exshaw, Alberta

February 10, 2022 Tyler Dixon

The Bow Valley was occupied for thousands of years before European explorers stumbled upon the New World. According to Chiniki Elders from the Stoney Nakoda Nation, the area around present-day Exshaw contains many sacred mountains […]

Lifestyle

Wild Jobs: Snowboard Designer

February 3, 2022 Tyler Dixon

This pandemic has been devastating to both lives and livelihoods. The movement to support local businesses has only been amplified by rolling restrictions and ongoing supply chain issues. Big box stores are built to survive […]

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