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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 […]
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Wild Jobs: Snowmaking Supervisor
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
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: Mountain Sledding Guide
Winter mountain sports have a rich history that dates back decades, unless of course you’re talking about mountain sledding. When compared to backcountry skiing and snowboarding, or even more contemporary forms of those sports, such […]
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Wild Jobs: Lift Operations Supervisor
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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Wild Jobs: Senior Forester
Recently I attended a Forestry & Wildlife professional development experience with Inside Education. As part of the day’s activities, Kirk Hawthorn, a Senior Forester with Alberta Agriculture and Forestry, gave a brief presentation about his […]
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Wild Jobs: Friends of Kananaskis Volunteer
“Volunteers are not paid – not because they are worthless, but because they are priceless.” The newest feature in this Wild Jobs series looks at the dedicated work of volunteers with the Friends of Kananaskis […]