The Changing Landscape of Search and Rescue
A shifting culture or purely a numbers game? As the old song goes: “When the shit goes dooooowwwn, ya better be ready.” And if you’re not, British Columbia’s Search and…
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On The Trail
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Ask a Coach: Consummate Athlete Peter Glassford on the Power of MTB Fundamentals
words :: Molly Hurford // photos :: Jody Wilson. Professional cycling coach and kinesiologist Peter Glassford has lived and trained in Collingwood for nearly two decades—and when he’s not out…
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The Valley of Rediscovered Dreams: Time Travel on the Upper Squamish
words :: Feet Banks // photography :: Neve Petersen. “I’m the queen of countless canyons, king of a million peaks; Nymph of my timbered valleys green, and lord of my…
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The Blue Mountain Village Bike Valet—Your Destination Hub This Summer
words :: Mountain Life Editorial Team // photos :: Kristin Schnelten // article sponsored by Blue Mountain Village Association. Out for a day on the Georgian Trail with the family…
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The Soulful Beauty of the Backcountry Lodge Experience
words :: Todd Lawson // sponsored by Backcountry Lodges of BC. “Leave this world a better place than you found it.” We’ve all heard this old adage before, and it’s…
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Rediscover Responsibly in Grey County
Brought to you by the Team at Grey County Tourism. A few simple tips to keep your summer adventures running smoothly and safely. With restrictions across Ontario finally showing signs…
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Une nouvelle réalité cycliste / A Brave New Riding World
mots :: Peter Oliver. Vieux, pas en forme et paresseux : voilà le portrait type de l’adepte du vélo à assistance électrique. Les vrais athlètes — vrais cyclistes — n’ont pas…
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Nature Immersion for Health and Well-Being
Words :: The Mountain Life Editorial Team // photos :: Noa Harris. Sponsored by :: KEEN Canada. Take a long hike. This is the easiest way to improve your overall…
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The Ginkgo and the Dragonfly: Nature’s Resilience Decoded
Most of us are travelling less these days, even within our own county or province. For me, this means retreading already well-trodden trails—and stumbling over unexpected revelations. Last spring, on…
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Le confort se trouve dans la nature / Finding Comfort in Nature
mots :: La rédaction de Vie en montagne parrainé par KEEN Canada Ne vous est-il jamais arrivé de vivre un moment de pure exaltation en randonnée ? Plongé au cœur d’une…
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(Robot) Eye in the Sky: Can LiDAR Scanning Help Protect BC’s Old Growth?
words :: Nikkey Dawn. To our ancestors who dwelled and fought for survival amongst the megafauna, old-growth trees may have seemed utterly unremarkable. When everything is gigantic, do you even…
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Simcoe County: Sights and Sips Along the Creemore Loop
Sponsored by Cycle Simcoe. Simcoe County is, for thousands of cyclists, a heaven on earth: one enchanting village after another, each accessed via wide, paved sideroads with far-reaching vistas and…
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L’héritage de Jackrabbit 2.0 / Jackrabbit’s Legacy, Version 2.0
mots :: Sandra Mathieu // photos : Collection du Musée du ski des Laurentides. L’image en noir et blanc de ce vieil homme longiligne au regard vif, skis de fond…
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The Mountain is my Gym: The Biggest, Baddest Elliptical of All
words :: Nelson Phillips // photos :: Ryan Carter. The rain is hitting me in the face now and I start trudging up the mountain. Five minutes in and I’m…
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Traceurs de bonheur / Grooming Happiness
mots :: Benoît Simard. Une tempête se prépare, fébrilité et joie pour les uns, affolement et appréhension pour les autres. On fait partie des enthousiastes, mais on redoute la tâche…
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The Last Best Place? Backyard Exploration in a Pandemic
Close-to-home travel renders the concepts of movement, discovery and adventure all relative. Words :: Leslie Anthony. When the pandemic shutdown hit in March, like many folks my partner and I…
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Teachings from Nch’kay’: The Story Behind the Most Notable Peak in Garibaldi Provincial Park
Nch’kay (Mount Garibaldi) and its origin story can teach us a lot about restoring balance. Words :: Amber Turnau // Photo :: Chris Christie. Although B.C.’s Garibaldi Provincial Park is…
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Friday Flick: Balance—Skiing, Biking, Life
In his second film, Teton Gravity Research athlete Sage Cattabriga-Alosa showcases the integral importance of balance throughout the chaos. This short film follows four characters—Sage Cattabriga-Alosa, Ingrid Backstrom, Hannah Bergemann…
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Lighten Up to Brighten Up
Ultralight backpacking and why Canadians aren’t paying attention. Words & Photos :: Mins Savela Every outdoor enthusiast knows that as soon as they buckle their backpack straps and head out…
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Sport pratiqué au froid: Le cocktail Molotov des poumons / Sports in the Cold: A Perfect Storm for the Lungs
Some new facts about high-intensity sports in cold weather. Mots :: Pascaline David // illustration :: Dave Barnes. Il vous est peut-être déjà arrivé de tousser après avoir mangé…
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