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Wild Jobs: Glacier Guide
“A new world was spread at our feet: to the westward stretched a vast ice-field probably never before seen by the human eye, and surrounded by entirely unknown, unnamed and unclimbed peaks.” […]
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Wild Jobs: Bicycle Service Manager
For those of you who have been reading my column for the past several years, you’re likely aware of my passion for bikes and cycling culture. I have written numerous stories about cycling over the […]
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Wild Jobs: Archaeologist
As part of my undergraduate work while in university I was enrolled in an Outdoor Education course. The syllabus included a multi-day field trip to Grasslands National Park. While exploring the East Block region I […]
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Wild Jobs: Outdoor Educator
“Teaching outside the box means taking education beyond classroom walls and into the wonders of the world.” ~Unknown I first met Court […]
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Wild Jobs: Conservationist
Recently I had the absolute pleasuring of interviewing Chris Fisher for this column. We had a terrific conversation about Chris’ professional path which has twisted and turned in various directions throughout its entirety. As we […]
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Wild Jobs: Custom Bike Builder
“I feel like an artist and my bicycle is the brush.” […]
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Wild Jobs: Ice Fishing Guide
Just because the weather is colder and the lakes are frozen, doesn’t mean your fishing season has to come to an end. You’ll just need to adjust your approach before hitting the hard water. Ice […]
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Wild Jobs: Canyoning Guide
When was the last time you did something for the first time? Those of us living in Alberta are fortunate to have a plethora of outdoor recreation options at our fingertips. No matter the season […]
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Wild Jobs: Snowboard Designer
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: Kiteboarding Instructor
I can still distinctly remember the first time I saw the sport of kiteboarding. It was all the way back in 2005 and I was vacationing in the Dominican Republic. We were hanging out on […]