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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 […]

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Vintage Photos of Ice Fishing from Across Alberta

January 27, 2022 Tyler Dixon

They say the trickiest part of ice fishing is the casting! All joking aside, ice fishing is a treasured winter pastime for many Albertans and is a way of extending their fishing season throughout the […]

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Vintage Photos of Blizzards and Snow from Alberta

December 9, 2021 Tyler Dixon

Every year since 1818, the Farmers’ Almanac has provided long-range weather predictions that can help you plan for the season ahead. So what’s the almanac predicting for this year’s winter in Alberta? In terms of snowfall, […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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Wild Jobs: Mountain Sledding Guide

February 11, 2021 Tyler Dixon

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

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 […]

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Vintage Photos of a Horse Drawn Sleigh

December 23, 2020 Tyler Dixon

Over the river and through the wood, To grandfather’s house we go; The horse knows the way To carry the sleigh, Through the white and drifted snow.        ~Lydia M. Child The image […]

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Vintage Photographs of Tobogganing in Alberta

December 10, 2020 Tyler Dixon

Tobogganing has long been a favourite winter pastime. Sliding down snow-covered slopes on a sled evokes fond childhood memories of long days spent outside in the brisk air. As you’ll see from these vintage photographs, […]

History

Historic Photos of Skating from Across Alberta

November 26, 2020 Tyler Dixon

Have you ever heard of wild ice skating? To put it simply, it’s skating on a frozen lake. In the Canadian Rockies, a trifecta of ideal conditions are needed to make that perfectly smooth, crystal […]

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