Vie en montagne Winter/Spring ’22 Issue Out Now
In the winter/spring 2022 issue of Vie en montagne, there are plenty of opportunities to dive headfirst into the joys of ice and snow.
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Stay & Play
74 posts
Mutual Care: Rethinking our Relationship with Outdoor Spaces
words :: Jim Stinson // photos :: Maxime Légaré-Vézina. Throughout the pandemic, natural areas across the country have experienced a dramatic surge in interest and visitation as people have sought…
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ML Coast Mountains 15th Anniversary Issue Out Now
To celebrate our 15th year of sharing the stoke out here in the Coast Mountains, this issue looks back at how life has changed around here over the past decade…
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New ML Rocky Mountains Mag Has Dropped!
We are honoured and inspired (and straight-up stoked!) to bring the world-famous Rocky Mountains into the Mountain Life family. From Jasper to Fernie, Calgary to Revy we vow to scour…
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Speed-Dating Panorama
There’s a lot to get acquainted with at eastern B.C.’s Panorama Mountain Resort. Words :: Melanie Chambers. A Snowy Rocket Ship I was begrudging the snowmobile ride. Instead of swooshing…
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Floating Free: Giving New Life to an Old Ferry
From the ML vaults, a young Squamish couple turns a retired BC ferry into their dream home. Words & photos :: Todd Lawson. Five years ago, while building a bench…
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TBM Future Story Cafe: Songs for Sustainability
Have you ever witnessed a song being composed in real-time? I have. And it happened in an unexpected place. This summer I attended a Future Story Cafe: a virtual sustainability…
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COVID Sheds: Simple, Tiny Retreats Built During Lockdown
words & photos :: Kristin Schnelten. Matt Cundy’s life didn’t slow down last March—it came to a screeching, lurching halt. As a graphic designer whose clients run small businesses and…
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Fish On at Rivers Inlet Sportsman’s Club
words :: Feet Banks // photography :: Todd Lawson. It isn’t fishing if you don’t get up early, and when that bugle calls at 5:30 am at the Rivers Inlet Sportsman’s…
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CanaDream’s Deluxe Van Camper: Not your Grandparents’ RV
When I hear “RV”, I still think of my grandparents. Over the years they owned a variety of recreational vehicles, from very big to enormous, in an era where slide-outs…
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Wave Chasers / Chasseurs de vagues
The Magdalen Archipelago is one of the few places in the world where visitors can enjoy floating through natural sea caves and get up close and personal with the power…
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A Legacy of Gathering: Honouring Decades of Family Tradition in the Heart of Howe Sound
words :: Todd Lawson // photography :: Eric Berger. In May of 1969, North Vancouverites Barry and Margaret Higgins wrapped their newborn daughter Keeley in a blanket and brought her,…
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Summer Soakin’: Got Pain? Get Hydrotherapy
words :: Jessica Schaeffer. When the summer sun finally melts away the white of winter, nature’s most important healing element is born. The lakes are warm enough to swim in,…
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Barn Reborn: Reno Turns Raccoon Haven into Studio Space
words & photos :: Kristin Schnelten. Kate Civiero’s barn renovation didn’t happen overnight—or even over a number of months. She’s been chipping away at this passion project for six years.…
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La maison-cirque des Laurentides / The Laurentian Big Top
mots :: Maxime Bilodeau // photos :: Benoit Desjardins. La demeure de Marie-Josée Lévesque est à l’image de cette artiste, athlète et femme d’affaires : ébouriffante. La conceptrice artistique de Cirque Fantastic,…
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The Art and Craft of the Backyard DIY Sauna
words & photos :: Colin Field. As my social media feed fills with people preaching their adherence to Wim Hof, all I can think is: Hell no. Plunging myself into…
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Chic Choc Therapy: the Biggest Mountain-Touring East of the Rockies
Quebec’s Chic Choc region boasts the biggest mountain touring east of the Rockies. But is there anywhere to eat? Words & photos :: Colin Field. Arriving at the airport in…
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Slopeside at The Josie Hotel — Where Modern Meets Magic
They say you gotta be a little bit crazy when you try something new. Case in point: The Josie Hotel, at the base of Red Mountain in Rossland, BC. By…
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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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KPOW and the Future of Fortress Mountain
Words and photos :: Mike Reece. Promo for KPOW. Kananaskis Country—or K-Country as it’s commonly and affectionately known—is located west of Calgary. Bordering Banff National Park, K-Country comprises five provincial…
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