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 […]
Mountains
History
Historic Photos of Yoho National Park
The name ‘Yoho’ means ‘awe and wonder’ in the Cree language. It’s the perfect name for Yoho National Park, as the place is filled with both. The park was established in 1886 as Mount Stephen […]
Lifestyle
Staying Elk Smart This Fall
The leaves are slowly starting to change colour, dawn and dusk now have a noticeable chill, and the first bugling of male elk has begun. Even though the official start is still a few weeks […]
Lifestyle
Wild Jobs: Mountain Bike Instructor & Guide
Mountain biking is booming business. Since the COVID-19 pandemic started, bike shops in southern Alberta have seen an increase in sales. Biking was one of those activities that could still be enjoyed even during the […]
History
Vintage Photographs of the Alpine Club of Canada
A. O. Wheeler founded the Alpine Club of Canada (ACC) in 1906 in Winnipeg, Manitoba. Although similar to its British counterparts, the biggest difference was the ACC allowed women to become members. The ACC has […]
Lifestyle
Wild Jobs: AdventureSmart Executive Director
We all know that things can take unexpected turns pretty quickly. Those unforeseen events can have dire consequences when they occur in remote wilderness environments. Planning ahead, carrying proper gear, leaving a trip plan, and […]
Lifestyle
Wild Jobs: Friends of Kananaskis Volunteer
“Volunteers are not paid – not because they are worthless, but because they are priceless.” The newest feature in this Wild Jobs series looks at the dedicated work of volunteers with the Friends of Kananaskis […]
History
Historical Photos from Fernie, British Columbia
The town of Fernie, located west of the Crowsnest Pass in British Columbia, is named after William Fernie who, along with Colonel James Baker, were the two responsible for establishing the original coal mines in […]
Lifestyle
Wild Jobs: Avalanche Forecaster
As long as I live, I’ll hear waterfalls and birds and winds sing. I’ll interpret the rocks, learn the language of flood, storm and the avalanche. I’ll acquaint myself with the glaciers and wild gardens, […]
History
Historic Photos of Glaciers from the Canadian Rockies
At their most basic, glaciers are concentrations of fallen snow that are compressed over many years into large masses of ice. Glaciers form when more snow accumulates in an area than can melt in a […]