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H Book Review: The Skoki Cookbook

Posted on February 12, 2013 by Sara Eve Alarie | 0 Comments

Skoki Lodge is the kind of place locals return to for the scenery and experience of sleeping in a historic backcountry cabin. However, many repeat visits can be credited to the great food provided for guests. Upon their arrival, skiers and hikers are treated to help themselves to such soups as Velvety Butternut Squash or Tomato Orzo with Pesto. Dinner…

Still Life: Winter is Back

Posted on November 13, 2012 by Brian Van Tighem | 0 Comments

Winter is back and in his latest photo collection, Brian Van Tighem takes us to one of the most idyllic locations in the mountains: a backcountry cabin quietly nestled in a snowy forest. We’re always up for a big ski, crackling fire, candlelit cabin and pot of tea far away from civilization. – Highline Get out your skis, snowboards, splitboards,…

7 Ways You Can Volunteer in Banff National Park

Posted on August 16, 2012 by Sara Eve Alarie | 0 Comments

Does Banff National Park hold a special place in your heart? Looking for a way to contribute to your mountain community? Consider getting your hands dirty by volunteering with the Banff National Park Volunteer Program! 7 Ways You Can Volunteer in Banff National Park Trail Reports - let Parks Canada staff know about the conditions of your favourite mountain biking…

5 Day Hikes You Don’t Want to Miss in Banff National Park

Posted on July 9, 2012 by Paul Zizka | 5 Comments

Summer has officially arrived and again this year hordes of hikers will lace up the boots and hit the trails in Banff National Park. Most trekkers will stick to the classics in the neighbourhood of Lake Louise and Banff, making it sometimes difficult to find a true wilderness experience. For a healthy dose of solitude without compromising scenery, try these…

Banff Rocks It Out in the Rain with Sam Roberts Band and Dan Mangan

Posted on June 24, 2012 by Meghan J. Ward | 1 Comments

Steady rain was no match for Dan Mangan and Sam Roberts Band, who drew a huge crowd at this year’s Performance in the Park in Banff’s Cascade Gardens on Saturday, June 23. The sold-out show saw brightly coloured umbrellas dancing to the tunes as storm clouds swirled around the surrounding peaks. Highline Magazine had the chance for a brief catch up…

Performance in the Park: Sam Roberts Band

Posted on June 15, 2012 by Highline Magazine | 0 Comments

June 23. 2012. Banff. Be there for Montreal’s Sam Roberts Band. Can’t you just imagine sitting at Cascade Gardens with the Rockies swaddling you as you rock out to this handsome and very talented Canadian musician? We sure can! Oh, you want more? Okay, how about with special guest Dan Mangan. Double wicked! You want even more? We’re giving away two free…

8 Adventure Photography Tips

Posted on April 11, 2012 by Paul Zizka | 0 Comments

Many folks leave their photo gear at home when heading out on mountain adventures, be it a half-day hike or a multi-day mountaineering trip. This is unfortunate, as getting away from the vehicle opens up limitless photographic opportunities. Here are a few tips that will hopefully convince you to bring a little more gear along to document your own adventures….

Dare to Disconnect

Posted on February 27, 2012 by Meghan J. Ward | 5 Comments

Ping! New text message. Ping! Someone just tagged you. Ping! Ping! Ping! Your inbox is full. With so much commanding our attention these days, it’s easy to feel like were drowning in a tidal wave of messages that arrive daily through our phones, computers and personal devices. At some point, it seems the only way to catch a break is…

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Wooden Planks and Broomsticks: How Skiing Came to Banff

Posted on January 19, 2012 by Lauren Wheeler | 0 Comments

With three downhill ski areas and thousands of kilometres 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 the twentieth century, the first…

H Book Review: The Skoki Cookbook

Still Life: Winter is Back

7 Ways You Can Volunteer in Banff National Park

5 Day Hikes You Don’t Want to Miss in Banff National Park

Banff Rocks It Out in the Rain with Sam Roberts Band and Dan Mangan

Performance in the Park: Sam Roberts Band

8 Adventure Photography Tips

Dare to Disconnect

Wooden Planks and Broomsticks: How Skiing Came to Banff

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