Recalling A Night Lost In Northern Ontario and Reflecting On The Plight Of The Homeless

In February 2017, I attended the Home Horizon “Coldest Night of the Year” in Collingwood, Ontario. It was an event to raise funds for homeless women, children and youth. Leaders…

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Pack It In, Pack It Out: The Age Of Consumerism Meets The 30-Day Garbage Challenge

Imagine if you had to carry around every scrap of garbage you generated for one full month. What does life look like when waste that cannot be recycled, composted or…

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Artist Profile: Dave Barnes — The Warfare of Perception

In these times of isolation, it seems like so many of us are turning to the arts for salvation, sharing online museum tours, links to films, artists, musicians and photography that inspires us. Art and artists has always been a big part of Mountain Life, so it was a real treat to include Dave Barnes in our 10th Anniversary issue. Dave has been working with the Coast Mountains magazine since issue number 1 and his unique style is ubiquitous with our look. Sitting with Dave in his home and talk about art, life and “the warmth of human error” made for one of my favourite artist profiles we’ve ever done.

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Concussions Are on the Rise: Here’s What You Need to Know

Right after the bail, pro snowboarder Mikey Pederson’s first thought was that he couldn’t remember if he was in a relationship or not. Five minutes later he still had no idea – ‘single’ or ‘taken’?

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