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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
“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.” […]
February is here and with its arrival comes Saint Valentine’s Day. Whether you loath or love this annual celebration it has become a cemented aspect in our culture and is here to stay. Instead of […]
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