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Curated Collection of Historical Photos from Marmot Basin

November 30, 2023 Tyler Dixon

As with the majority of skiing and mountaineering history in western Canada, Marmot Basin can also trace its roots back to Swiss guides. In this case, Joe Weiss guided clients into the area using cross-country […]

Banff's Sunshine Village
History

Vintage Photos from Banff’s Sunshine Village

January 26, 2023 Tyler Dixon

There is evidence to suggest that skis were being used in what is now Banff National Park as far back as the 1880s. Sunshine Village, one of the premiere winter resorts in western Canada, got […]

Winter in Banff
Alberta Travel

Things to do in Banff, Alberta

January 20, 2023 Rebecca Felgate

Of all the seasons to visit the Rocky Mountains, winter is my favourite. Beloved year-round as an outdoor playground, there is magic in those snow capped peaks, and there are few places on earth better […]

Winter in Fernie
Canadian Travel

Things to do in Fernie, British Columbia

January 18, 2023 Rebecca Felgate

Fernie is just a three hour drive from Calgary and is a mecca for winter sports lovers. Known for its famous five bowl ski resort, there is plenty more to see and do in this […]

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 […]

Lifestyle

Wild Jobs: Snowmaking Supervisor

March 19, 2021 Tyler Dixon

Snow can be defined as precipitation in the form of small white ice crystals formed directly from the water vapour in the air. Usually, Mother Nature is responsible for providing the goods that are lusted […]

Lifestyle

Wild Jobs: Cat Ski Owner and Guide

March 4, 2021 Tyler Dixon

Cat skiing has been around longer than you might realize. Allan Drury, an Ontario native who was working in Aspen in 1965, witnessed snowcats being used to transport skiers into an unfinished area of the […]

Lifestyle

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 […]

Wild Jobs: Heli Ski Guide
Lifestyle

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 […]

snow groomer
Lifestyle

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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