Lifestyle
Wild Jobs: Warden Service Dog Handler
Back in early 2015, before the Wild Jobs concept was even an idea, I wrote a story called Rescue Dogs: More Than Man’s Best Friend where I detailed the work of avalanche rescue dogs. For […]
Search and Rescue
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: Public Safety Rescue Specialist
This past fall I was attending a professional development day in the Bow Valley that was specifically for Outdoor Educators. One of the guest speakers was Jeff MacPherson, a Rescue Specialist with Kananaskis Public Safety. […]
Lifestyle
Wild Jobs Part Seventeen: Helicopter Pilot
People come from all over the world to gaze in wonder at the Canadian Rockies. There are so many ways to immerse yourself in their rugged beauty, from your own two feet to the back […]