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Summer Turns Return: Banff Sunshine Village Brings Skiing Back to the Rockies

Tyler Dixon — Fri, 26 Jun 2026 02:34:50 +0000

For most Canadians, the arrival of summer means trading skis for hiking boots and mountain bikes. At Banff Sunshine Village, however, exceptional winters can blur the seasons. This year, thanks to one of the snowiest [...]

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Old Photographs of Mount Norquay (1903 – 1959)

Tyler Dixon — Thu, 02 Apr 2026 06:33:06 +0000

Perched high above the town of Banff, Mount Norquay has been part of the Canadian Rockies’ winter culture for a full century. Its story mirrors the growth of skiing in western Canada, from rugged, hike-accessed [...]

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Curated Collection of Historical Photos from Marmot Basin

Tyler Dixon — Fri, 01 Dec 2023 00:03:23 +0000

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 [...]

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Vintage Photos from Banff’s Sunshine Village

Tyler Dixon — Thu, 26 Jan 2023 07:44:52 +0000

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 [...]

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Things to do in Banff, Alberta

Rebecca Felgate — Fri, 20 Jan 2023 15:00:55 +0000

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 [...]

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Things to do in Fernie, British Columbia

Rebecca Felgate — Wed, 18 Jan 2023 22:54:29 +0000

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 [...]

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Wild Jobs: Snowboard Designer

Tyler Dixon — Thu, 03 Feb 2022 09:00:51 +0000

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 [...]

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Wild Jobs: Snowmaking Supervisor

Tyler Dixon — Fri, 19 Mar 2021 09:00:10 +0000

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 [...]

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Wild Jobs: Cat Ski Owner and Guide

Tyler Dixon — Thu, 04 Mar 2021 09:00:46 +0000

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 [...]

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Wild Jobs: Lift Operations Supervisor

Tyler Dixon — Thu, 28 Jan 2021 09:00:51 +0000

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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