Glen Harris – Publisher/Founder
Glen’s years of publishing, writing and photography experience along with his integrity and laidback demeanour are definite assets to the Mountain Life crew. He has lived and shredded throughout B.C. and currently resides in the Blue Mountains of Ontario with his wife and children.
@glenedwardharris
Jon Burak – Publisher/Co-Founder
‘JetBoil’ Jonny procrastinates too much, hence this is his bio. He likes long walks on the beach with a cup of hot chocolate cuddled within his giant mitts and a pillow in his backpack.
Todd Lawson – Publisher & Photo Editor
Todd believes in passion, diversity and the search for freedom outside. He’s an avid world traveller, husband, father, son, publisher, writer, photographer, storyteller, mountain athlete, humanitarian, adventure-seeker and lover of life and its wonderful ways. Todd has recently published the best-selling book Inside the Belly of an Elephant — a heart-wrenching and adventurous romp around the world on a motorcycle.
Feet Banks – Editor, ML Coast Mountains
Feet Banks is a writer, editor, and (shitty) filmmaker from the west coast of Canada who appreciates large open spaces, shit-talking around a campfire, horror movies, books, naps, people who try new things, and pumpkin pie. He has been chipping away at the underlying truths, greater goods, and seedy underbellies of life since the late 1990s and is still not entirely convinced Western Civilization isn’t on the verge of collapse—if it can happen to the Inca, it can happen to us… Act accordingly.
Amelie Legare – Art Director & Head Designer
Two decades ago, following a mid-march epiphany on Whistler’s Harmony Ridge, Amelie left Quebec an hour after she finished her graphic design degree to chase powder in the Coast Mountains. For the last 19 years, Amelie has been at the helm of design and production for all of Mountain Life’s publications. When she’s not creating layout, she hangs with William, her four-year-old play buddy. She still chases powder.
Ned Morgan – Web & Managing Editor
A seasoned editor and writer, Ned grew up in the Blue Mountains region of Ontario. When not working in his home office, Neditor can be found taking notes while hiking, biking, or skiing through the woods.
@nedwardmorgan
Krista Currie – Financial Controller
Adventure lover, number cruncher, eternal backpacker, and loyal mountain lifer, Krista lives in a sweet little ‘bunkie’ on the shores of the beautiful Georgian Bay in Ontario. When she’s not busy being a boss lady, you’ll find her outside, travelling the world, or strumming her guitar somewhere.
Leslie Anthony – Editor, ML Annual
Leslie Anthony is one of the most prolific outdoor writers of our generation. The Whistler-based writer, editor, biologist, bon vivant and author of several books is happiest skiing pow, paddling a canoe and searching for snakes. He’s never met a mountain he didn’t like.
Alain Denis – Photo Editor, Vie en montagne
A natural-born adventure photographer, Alain is always ready to go on a mission to capture new photos. He lives and breathes the outdoor life and can pack more toys into his van than you can imagine. Alain lives in St. Sauvert, Quebec and shoots pictures everyday with a fancy coffee in hand.
Ludovic Légaré – Publisher, Vie en montagne
Ludovic has always had a penchant for adventures, travel, the outdoors and likes to explore. “I have always been strongly drawn to the mountains, the ocean, the forest and all the sports that go with it,” he says. He grew up skateboarding, snowboarding, skiing, swimming, camping, mountain biking, and many more outdoor pursuits. Today, he continues to explore all these passions and discover new ones with his wife and two children.
Mike Strimas – Sales, ML Blue Mountains
A Mountain Lifer through and through, Mike grew up in the Blue Mountains region riding the trails and hills, fishing the rivers and catching the wind on the Bay. Mike’s got an enviable thick head of hair, a garage full of outdoor toys, and Westies galore.
Bobby Koven – Sales, ML Blue Mountains
A passionate connoisseur of a four season outdoor lifestyle, Bobby is as comfortable sliding on the snow as he is fly fishing in the rivers. He lives full-time in Ontario’s beautiful Beaver Valley.
Frédérique Sauvée – Editor, Vie en montagne
Never far from her hiking boots or bike-packing bags, Frédérique explores the world in search of inspiring destinations. She is particularly fond of North America, her adopted home and continent, which she travels long and wide, from the confines of Alaska to the coasts of Newfoundland or the mountains of British Columbia. In winter, she can be found on her splitboard, cross-country skis, or on a dog sled, exploring Quebec’s most beautiful trails.
Steph Martinek – Advertising Account Manager, MLBM
Steph is addicted to cycling: mountain, gravel, road. A cycling coach and Specialized Bicycles Ambassador, she has won a World Masters Championship and a World Master Games Championship. After graduating from university with a Biochemistry degree, she moved to Whistler and applied for her degree by coaching snowboarding and competing in pro boardercross. Steph values travel, friendships, aprés, and nature. She currently lives in Collingwood, ON.
Noémie-Capucine Quessy – Director of Digital Media
Quebecer turned mountain lifer for 20+ years, Noémie-Capucine finds her sanctuary in the Coast Mountains of B.C. Drawing inspiration from the peaks, her deep connection to nature fuels her creative process. When she is not navigating digital landscapes, you can find her abroad capturing stories, or at home seeking backcountry cabins, exploring off-grid islands, or scouting her next mountaintop fondue spot with her dog.
Brooke Riopel – Photo Editor, ML Rocky Mountains
Brooke is a small artisan business owner and graphic designer, now calling the picturesque town of Jasper home. After years of exploring new creative ventures, she’s returned to the mountains, where she and her family are building a life full of adventure and inspiration. With a passion for design and craftsmanship, Brooke combines her love for art, nature, and community through her work. Whether she’s on the slopes, crafting handmade goods, or designing eye-catching visuals, Brooke is happiest when she’s creating and sharing her passion with others, all while embracing the beauty of the mountains.
Bob Covey – Publisher, ML Rocky Mountains
Despite growing up in Alberta, before he got a reporter job there, Bob Covey had never been to Jasper. It was a fast friendship, forged by a welcoming community and endless landscapes to discover. As founder of The Jasper Local, Bob has spent the last decade-plus knitting together community journalism and mountain culture coverage. Until he started a family with his wonderfully wild wife, Bob thought the closest thing to bliss was twisty singletrack, bottomless pow and feisty fish (he still likes those things). He takes for granted neither the trails at his doorstep nor the stories he’s trusted with.
Casey Vandenoever- Director of Digital Revenue and Strategy
A seasoned sales executive, Casey grew up in Ohio longing for the Mountains he experienced on a road trip out west after high school. When not working in his home office, Casey can be found mountain biking, snowboarding, hiking, or many outdoor pursuits out his back door in Colorado. Today, he continues to explore all these passions and discover new ones with his wife, two children, and two dogs.
Bronwyn Biro – Editor, ML Rocky Mountains
Bronwyn is a trail runner, climber, and writer chasing long days and questionable ideas in the Rockies. A born and raised Banff local, she’s drawn to stories that reveal mountain culture, wild journeys, and the unspoken rules of life in alpine towns.