The ‘Impermanence’ issue of ML Rocky Mountains has dropped.
We humans like to hold on, dig in, get really snug in our routines and predictability. When change blows through and upsets the balance, we often lose the plot. In the scramble to right ourselves, we clutch at the familiar and attempt to re-establish the old in the new.
But what if we learned to flow with the uncertainty—like a gyroscope in the universe’s lack of a plan?
This winter at Mountain Life Rocky Mountains we’re focused on impermanence.
Writer Matt Coté gets philosophical about the ephemeral skin track; Andrew Findlay examines the impact of climate change on Rocky Mountain water sources at the Coldwater Laboratory in Kananaskis Country; Kevin Hjertaas digs into creative ways to find backcountry lodging amidst the growing popularity of off-the-beaten-path adventure.
Nothing lasts forever, they say, so relax and embrace the uncertainty. Will it snow? Won’t it snow? Cold November? Early spring? Who the hell knows. It’s winter in the Rockies and, let’s face it, even with a plan in place we’re all flyin’ by the seat of our overpriced GORE-TEX. Enjoy the trip. –Erin Moroz
MLRM Print Pick-up Locations:
CANMORE: artsPlace, Valhalla Pure Outfitters, Bicycle Cafe, communitea cafe, Eclipse Coffee Roasters (both stores), Rusticana Grocery, Elevation Place, Paintbox Lodge, Basecamp Lodges (in-room), Valbella Gourmet Foods, Travel Alberta Visitor’s Centre, Vertical Addiction and more.
BANFF: Fairmont Banff Springs (in-room), Banff Beer Festival, Banff Tea Co, The North Face Store, Wild Flour Cafe, Uprising Craft Bakery, Banff Mountain Film + Book Festival, Pulse Bootfitters, Monod Sports and more.
CALGARY + EDMONTON: Elements Patagonia, MEC (Calgary).
GOLDEN: Whitetooth Brewing.
JASPER: Basecamp Outfitters, Lostlands Cafe, Habitat for the Arts.
REVELSTOKE: Skookum Cycle, Eagle Pass Heli, Mica Heli, Valhalla Pure Outfitters, La Baguette.
KIMBERLEY: Bootleg Cycle and Spirit Rock Climbing Gym.
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