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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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Vintage Photos of a Horse Drawn Sleigh

December 23, 2020 Tyler Dixon

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 […]

History

Vintage Photographs of Tobogganing in Alberta

December 10, 2020 Tyler Dixon

Tobogganing has long been a favourite winter pastime. Sliding down snow-covered slopes on a sled evokes fond childhood memories of long days spent outside in the brisk air. As you’ll see from these vintage photographs, […]

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History

Vintage Photos of Snowshoeing from across Alberta

March 26, 2020 Tyler Dixon

Snowshoes are used to displace your weight on snow, making foot travel possible during the winter months. It’s almost as though you’re floating on top of the snow, instead of sinking into it. Some animals, […]

Lifestyle

Wild Jobs: Avalanche Forecaster

January 23, 2020 Tyler Dixon

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, […]

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History

Historic Photos of Dogsledding from Alberta

January 16, 2020 Tyler Dixon

Before the invention of automobiles and snowmobiles, winter travel was exceedingly difficult. Northern Indigenous people developed a more convenient mode of winter transport, the dogsled. At its most basic, a team of dogs, typically between […]

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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 […]

Outdoors

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 […]

Outdoors

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.”                   […]

Outdoors

Fat Tire Revolution

November 30, 2016 Tyler Dixon

“May your trails be crooked, winding, lonesome, dangerous, leading to the most amazing view. May your mountains rise into and above the clouds.”                         […]

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