Flying High: 9 Tips for Taking Pics from the Plane

We’re lucky to live in one of the most photogenic places on the planet, but people around here also love to travel to far-flung places. And while a bird’s-eye view provides tremendous photographic opportunities,  if you have ever tried to take photos from a plane you’ll know that an in-flight photo session can be quite challenging. So, here are some…

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Two Biologists and a Boy: Hi, My Name is Giardia

““Hi, my name is Giardia, and I am a special disease that can make you very sick.”” This is how the video begins. Perched in front of the camera is a blue, stuffed “Giardia” a friend sent me last year. It has become a part of Dylan’’s stuffy collection, interacting regularly with Sushi, the squirrel monkey, and Sweet Pea, the…

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Beautiful Choss

It’s that time of year. If you venture into an establishment that won’t evict you for dirty fingernails, you may spot it:  it’s the table with the haggard-looking eyes-glazed-over pair, slumping over beers that they are wearily guarding with their life. Sidle a little closer and you may overhear the inane ramblings of two people dealing with the comedown of…

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The Fast and the Furious: 5 Nutrition Tips for People On-the-Go

Sponsored by: Some live to work, others live to play. For residents of the Canadian Rockies, and those who might as well be, it’s usually the latter. Five o’clock rolls around and we’re straight out the door and into our hiking boots, climbing shoes or whatever outdoor gear we feel like trying out next. It’s tough to eat well when you’re…

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BBQ Pizza: Grilled Veggies on a Spelt Crust

Sponsored by:   Summer in the Rockies means we can finally remove the “toque” from the ol’ barbeque. But time is short, and we must be creative! Ever BBQ’ed a pizza? It’s fun, easy, and you’ll simply have to try it after reading this recipe. Makes 6 – 8, 8″ pizzas Because spelt is low in gluten and is not a…

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Capturing the Blue Clematis

Outdoor photographers are no strangers to blustery winds, but we had some exceptionally strong gusts in the Rockies in the early days of July this year that would test any photographer’s mettle.  The wind whipped and spun through the tree tops, buffeting the branches and brush in all directions. With camera in hand, I headed deep into the forest to…

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Hazelnut Raspberry Tart with Raw Chocolate Ganache

Summer is here! And to celebrate, we’ve asked healthy cook, Mystee, to share her recipe for a yummy raspberry tart. Bring this to your next patio potluck and, no doubt, you’ll have friends kissing your feet! – Highline This delicious, gluten-free hazelnut crust topped with fresh raspberries, fruit juice aspic and a raw chocolate ganache is a perfect summer dessert! The…

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Y Leadership?

From August 5-7, 2011, a group of 14 Bow Valley leaders gathered for a weekend of  development at Y Leadership. As a final project, the group split into three teams for a Creative Challenge, in which they had only three hours to create a video, podcast or blog that would inspire leadership in their generation. We’re lucky to be able…

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Tales & Trails: An Interview with Author Lynn Martel

The Canadian Rockies are home to an amazing collection of authors. These authors’ lives have been inspired by what mountain life has to offer, and in turn they produce works that inspire others to explore and experience the Rocky Mountain high. One such author is Lynn Martel, and Highline’s Editor, Meghan Ward, recently had the chance to catch up with…

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You and Me Goin' Hiking in the Dark

Ever wanted to know the Latin name for Kinnikinnick (Bear Berry)? How would you like to find out that the flower you’ve been calling a Tiger Lily all your life is actually not a Tiger Lily, but a Wood Lily? Or did you ever wonder why the moon appears red as it rises in the evening? Apparently, it’s because of…

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