Alberta Archives - Mountain Life

Elements Outfitters Partners with SALTS to Protect Alberta’s Incredible Landscapes

Elements-Outfitters-Filson-cabin

Built upon a shared desire to enjoy, respect, and advocate for Alberta’s incredible landscapes, it was a natural fit for Elements Outfitters to work with a local conservation organization to highlight the province’s rugged beauty and outdoor apparel to match.

Sarah Hornby, Penny Lawless & Katrina Rosen, Icefields Parkway

Friends in High Places

When injury transforms the definition of adventure.

Ode-to-the-Ski-Traverse-Steve-Ogle-wide-angle-bowl

Photography

ML Rocky Mountains Wins Photography Award

ML Rocky Mountains is now officially "award-winning." Last week at the Alberta Magazines Conference, a shot by Steve Ogle published in the inaugural winter issue won Best Landscape Photograph.

Legacy Trail/Banff, Alberta, Canada-Christo-Grayling-Skateboard

Mountain Lifer

Know Yo Christo!

Christo Grayling is a ‘surf of the earth’ kind of dude. With the added elements of sand, sun, and board shorts thrown in.

Andrea LeClair-Esteves - Mount Robson Clouds 7

The Last Wish of a Cultural Giant

Lloyd "Buddy" Wesley leaned over the table with a sad grace as he sorted through his papers in preparation for his weekly Stoney language and culture class at Canmore’s artsPlace. I stood in the doorway on that warm evening in early June 2021, and watched him for a moment, taking him in. I could tell something was bothering him; he was carrying the weight of the world on his back.

Rob-Heule-East-of-the-Great-Divide-river

Rob Heule: East of the Great Divide

On a clear spring morning, Rob Heule takes in the sunrise atop the Great Divide; British Columbia to one side, Alberta to the other. He studies a dozen different ski objectives in the golden light. The obvious descents would take him west to “Beautiful British Columbia” but, Rob has a different plan.

Mountain Lifer

Know Your Neighbour: Banff’s Resident Unicorn, Masaki Yokota

words :: Corrie DiManno. While he could be described as mild-mannered, Masaki “Saki” Yokota keeps a wild card or two up his sleeve. Born and raised in Banff, he’s what…

Jason-Leo-Bantle-On-The-Move

Phantom Pursuit

The elusive, enigmatic wolverine—few have seen one, many fear them.

Kpow-and-the-Future-of-Fortress-Mountain-photo-by-Mike-Reece-mountain-landscape

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…

Skiing

Home On The Front Range

Is it any coincidence that Alberta’s best skiing can be found in Alberta’s best places? Words:: Leslie Anthony I’m sliding across the bottom of an ocean. More precisely, an ocean…

veM0AAAAASUVORK5CYII=

Three Generations Find Their Groove at Ski Big 3

Armed with a Ski Big 3 lift pass, we can pick and choose which hill to ride: Mount Norquay, Lake Louise or Sunshine Village Resort. And since we’re here for…

r25IQAEAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAADAkwFnugABGa1ZNAAAAABJRU5ErkJggg==

My Only Sunshine: Family Laps at Sunshine Village Resort

At Sunshine Village Resort our son falls in love with the mountains. We hit an uncharacteristic sunny spell and the vistas from atop the Continental Divide Express Quad are absolutely…

Input your search keywords and press Enter.