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Wild Jobs: Lift Operations Supervisor

January 28, 2021 Tyler Dixon

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 […]

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Wild Jobs: Heli Ski Guide

February 6, 2020 Tyler Dixon

For those of you that have been following this series, you’ll likely remember a story I posted back in November that detailed the work of Rescue Specialists with Kananaskis Public Safety (KPS). For that piece […]

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Vintage Photos of Mount Norquay in Banff

December 5, 2019 Tyler Dixon

Mount Norquay was named in honour of Manitoba’s Premier, John Norquay, who held office from 1878 to 1887. The first ski runs on the mountain can be traced back to 1926, with the ski lodge […]

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Wild Jobs: Gear Shop Owner

October 31, 2019 Tyler Dixon

Regardless of what you’re doing, outdoor activities all require equipment of some sort and if you’re anything like me you aren’t committed to just one sport, so the gear just continues to pile up. Outdoor […]

Historical Photos from Canmore and the Bow Valley
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Historical Photos from Canmore and the Bow Valley

April 18, 2019 Tyler Dixon

The Bow Valley is our gateway to the Canadian Rockies. Popular mountain towns such as Canmore and Banff are located within its confines and the valley is home to a plethora of outdoor recreation opportunities. […]

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Vintage Photographs of Skiing from Across Alberta

April 11, 2019 Tyler Dixon

This post is dedicated to the favourite winter pastime of skiing in Alberta. We’re all pretty familiar with the province’s most popular resorts, but even I was surprised to learn of places such as Buffalo […]

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Wild Jobs Part Eleven: Snow Groomer

February 11, 2019 Tyler Dixon

It’s been awhile since I’ve published a new story in my series highlighting Wild Jobs. Just recently I had the pleasure of collaborating with the Lake Louise Ski Resort again for the latest installment of […]

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Wild Jobs Part Ten: Snow School Instructor

February 16, 2018 Tyler Dixon

Skiing and snowboarding are favourite pastimes for many Albertans during the long winter months. Spending time with family and friends at any of our fabulous winter resorts is an amazing way to enjoy the coldest […]

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Britches on a Branch: Legend of the Underwear Tree

December 22, 2017 Tyler Dixon

Sometime around the middle of the twentieth century a new species of tree was found blooming in the vicinity of a mountain resort. This tree was unlike any other plant species previously discovered. It would […]

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Wild Jobs Part Nine: Mountain Safety Manager

March 5, 2017 Tyler Dixon

“The sensual caress of waist deep cold smoke…glory in skiing virgin snow, in being the first to mark the powder with the signature of their run.”                   […]

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