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The Legend of the Canmore Newbie

Jan24
2012
Leave a Comment Written by Stefan Grecu
Stefan runnin' against the wind. Photo thanks to Stefan Grecu.

While his quads continue to recover, Canmore newbie Stefan Grecu tells the romantic story of his arrival here in the valley. – Highline “C-eh-N-eh-D-eh?” This was the “joke” I found myself tackled with at a recent gathering back in my hometown across the border in Pennsylvania. “So why did you move to… where again?” “Canmore, Alberta.” “Yeah, [...]

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Posted in Are You High?, Go Deep - Tagged Canmore, cycling, love, skating

Living in the Moment

Jan23
2012
2 Comments Written by Tiffany Teske
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It is a new year, and I have been thinking about things I hope to accomplish this year. Recently, during a friend’s surprise birthday party, I was struck by a bumper sticker on the wall at Nourish Bistro in Banff that was reminding readers to live in the moment. A simple phrase, yet a goal I continually [...]

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Posted in Art + Soul, Go Deep - Tagged art, children, creativity, living, present moment

Wooden Planks and Broomsticks: How Skiing Came to Banff

Jan19
2012
Leave a Comment Written by Lauren Wheeler
Banff offers some of the best backcountry skiing in the world, such as the Wapta Traverse. Photo Meghan J. Ward.

With three downhill ski areas and thousands of kilometers of backcountry ski terrain, it’s difficult to imagine life without skiing in Banff National Park. Gather round and hear the story of the first young skiers and the first pair of skis to ever shred these hills. – Highline The First Pair At the turn of [...]

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Posted in Hidden Gems - Tagged backcountry, Banff, Banff National Park, Banff Ski Club, skiing, Skoki Lodge

A Great Loss for our Mountain Community

Jan17
2012
8 Comments Written by Highline Magazine
Having fun, as always.

January 18th, 2012 – A more detailed article was released by The Alpine Club of Canada today. — The Bow Valley was rocked by tragic news this morning, as reports trickled in that a local climber had been killed in Patagonia. According to Gripped, Carlyle Norman was climbing with Cian Brinker (uninjured) when the accident occurred.* Highline Magazine and our mountain [...]

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Posted in News - Tagged accident, Canmore, carlyle norman, Patagonia

A Love Letter to Canmore

Jan09
2012
2 Comments Written by Chloe Vance
Photo courtesy Chloe Steepe.

Nice to meet you, Canmore. Wanna be together forever? I was recently invited to celebrate a friend’s birthday. Unbeknownst to the guests, it was also a surprise engagement announcement. Everyone was thrilled, guests and lovebirds included. The happy couple has only known one another a few months, but it’s clear, they are most definitely, undeniably, [...]

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Posted in Hidden Gems - Tagged anniversary, Canmore, love

A Warm, Sweet Treat on a Cold Winter’s Day

Dec28
2011
1 Comment Written by Samantha Peris
Stewed Nectarines with Cream. Photo courtesy wikimedia commons (w:User:pfctdayelise)

Sponsored by: It is hard to believe fall has come and gone, and winter has most definitely reached The Rockies! I don’t know about you, but personally, I am starting to crave a little warmth in my diet, especially in the mornings and evenings. The perfect solution – stewed fruit! It’s super easy to make, [...]

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Posted in Food with Altitude - Tagged detox, recipe, sam peris, stewed fruit
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Oh, Snap!

The deadline for the Oh, Snap! Highline Photo Contest is February 29, 2012! Categories include Mountain Adventure, Hardy-Har-Har and Wild and Wonderful. Did we mention there are some sweet prizes? See contest details here and send us your pics!

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