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WHEN I moved back to Fernie, I was hired to teach Entrepreneurship at the College of the Rockies as part of the Mountain Adventure Skills Training (MAST) program. It was the first I had heard of MAST, but over the next five years I discovered and appreciated the diversity and adventure of this program, its students and the master mind behind it, Brian Bell who has been sharing his passions through MAST as an instructor or program coordinator the last 25 years.

Brian is originally from Ontario. “I learned to ski at a tiny hill called Sky High, with two t-bars and two rope tows,” he tells me. I think, sounds familiar as it reminds me of the 80’s in Fernie but I quickly learn the difference between these ‘mountains.’ “It was so fast and so short we could do 100 runs every night!”

After graduating from high school, Brian attended Lakehead University in Thunder Bay admitting he had no specific career in mind. “I went there because they had three ski hills and the outdoor program sounded fun.” What is interesting is Brian didn’t grow up in and outdoorsy family. “We did some camping when I was little, but not adventurous stuff. My parents were golfers! I was exposed to so much in that first year that I would have never been exposed to otherwise… things I’ve been doing ever since. Rock climbing, paddling… I was introduced to all of it.”

After completing the program, Brian began teaching and guiding white water canoeing in Ontario, where he met his future wife, Andrea and had the opportunity to travel. “I did expedition guiding in the Arctic, sea kayak guiding in Belize with Andrea for a number of years… we visited places we may have not spent time in otherwise. I feel super lucky that way. I spent a year of my life on the Nahanni River!” Yes, I had to look that up.

In 1993, the couple were interested in spending a winter in a mountain town. They learned about Fernie from a friend who knew Blair Craig, a fellow paddler who said they had to go check it out. So they did.

“We were living out of a camper van,” Brian tells me. “It was $10 a night to plug in at the hill and have access to the shower. We would run all over the ski hill to find Heiko and pay him!” Working for Heiko was Brian’s first job. “He hired me as a lifty, and made me cut my long hair.”

When Brian heard that the College was developing an outdoor program, he applied to develop and run the white water program and was hired. “I also taught skiing and rock climbing through the program.” It was 1995, and they recognized Fernie was where they wanted to be so they decided to get into the house market. “It was the smartest thing we ever did,” he shares, adding that the mortgage broker worked her magic to make two ski and paddler

Brian Bell

by KRISTA TURCASSO

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bums look good on paper. “We just dove into Fernie life, and things kind of lined up. It seemed right.”

Brian off-set teaching with guiding at Fernie Wilderness Adventures. When the MAST coordinator was moving on in ’97, Brian was awarded the position. “For a fulltime gig in Fernie, it’s pretty awesome.” We agreed that when you find a good job here that allows you to continue to pursue your passions, you don’t let it go.

Since its inception, it’s fair to say MAST has had a significant impact on Fernie. The number of MAST graduates who have started their own business or work with outdoor operators such as FAR, Island Lake, Fernie Wilderness, Mountain High, Canyon Raft is substantial. Many are now raising their kids here! “I’ve been doing it long enough that I’ve been able to see the whole progression,” Brian says with a smile. I know he’s proud.

While the bones of the program haven’t changed, Brian says they are always keeping up with industry standards and adapting to the times. This year specifically, like most schools they have had to shift but it’s been a positive as it has allowed for innovation such as new speakers available to lecture from anywhere in the world. Brian shares that what also makes the program so strong is the local legends who instruct with MAST. “We are really lucky that people like LeeAnne Walker live here and can pass on that information and passion to the students.” Lee-Anne has been teaching Natural History with MAST for 25 years.

MAST was also the conduit for the Fernie Mountain Film Festival (FMFF). “It was an idea that Jon Turk and I hatched 15 years ago, and we were able to do it through this program.” This festival was the first film fest in Fernie and quickly became a staple. Regrettably, this year it will take a hiatus as the committee believes it’s all about bringing people together to celebrate mountain culture as a town. “It’s unfortunate, we had some fun films to share,” he says, but next year will just be that much more wonderful. Outside of MAST and the FMFF, it’s not surprising Brian is a behind the scenes trail builder and maintainer. His passion and dedication for the outdoors and mountain culture is evident through all he pursues, admittedly beginning with the discovery of skiing, ‘it was the gateway,’ he says. And while this continues to be a significant part of his life, Brian has increasingly become intrigued by artistic pursuits.

“I secretly idolize artists in town like Laura Nelson and Mel Macvoy, and want to try to be more artistic somehow. I’m not sure how or what that looks like, it’s not something I have had the time to explore but I’m going to stay open and see what happens.”

While our passions and interests may ebb and flow, Brian feels it’s essential to always carve time out for “the other stuff.”

“Because it’s what’s more important. Sure, you have to make time for work but really the other stuff is what matters. We are so fortunate here that you can make being outside a priority. It’s right there for you. For mental health, community health, it’s one of those things that brings us together.”

Thank you, Brian. For sharing your story and your enthusiasm for the outdoors, and your dedication to our community.

1. When did you first arrive in the Valley and what brought you here?

On the advise of my tree planter buddy, looking for a good ski town with good paddling we came in 93/94 to spend a winter!

2. Who did you first meet?

Heiko was one of the first!

3. Do you remember your first general impression of Fernie?

I felt it was small and authentic and filled with a cool mix of loggers and miners and these outdoor fanatics. And there was a tonne of snow. We were still telemarking back then.

4. What keeps you here?

The community and that I’ve been lucky to raise my family here. We’ve put down roots and I can’t really think about living anywhere else. We don’t want anything more, we’ve got everything we need. Access to outdoors, right out the backyard every day! I don’t know if I could get that anywhere else.

5. Do you have a favourite Fernie pastime?

It’s all seasonal! I have seasonal favourites, but I could never pick one. Biking, climbing, skiing and paddling. I’ve always been a generalist, not focused on one thing and enjoy being able to do everything.

6. What time of the year do you love most in Fernie, and why?

The fall for sure. Just running and biking on those golden Larch needle covered trails on a cool day… it’s so magical. I grew up as a cross country runner, and it was always in the fall. There’s something just normal about it.

7. Where do you see or hope to see Fernie in five years?

I think the last few years we have experienced a massive boom in tourism and visitors, I hope to see Fernie be able to build up its infrastructure to handle the tourists well. I don’t see it going in any other crazy directions, I just think we need to keep what we’ve got and protect it, and enable tourism to grow as it seems to be non-stop growth.

8. How do you start your day or what is one of your daily rituals?

The strong Americano is the daily ritual, that’s for sure. And a dog walk, pretty typical.

9. Tell us something people might be surprised to learn about you.

I would love to learn to be more artistic.

10. Quote to live by: Either use it or you lose it, or take a walk in the forest everyday. More and more the decompression time in the forest is a code I actually live by.

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I find it hard to believe that we are almost a year into our pandemic response as a country, and as a community. Last spring many of the organizations I work with were struggling with optimism and reality, both tugging at one another until finally, reality won. There would be no conferences, no programming, no festivals and no travelling. Boards everywhere had to restructure their goals and work plans.

Working in a constant source of uncertainty adds a lot of pressure and demands even more of our time. Local governments across the province are continuing to react to the ever-changing effects of Covid-19, employees are being asked to take their work home with them and carve out a space to stay productive. To continue to work alongside kids that are home from school, perhaps a relative that might have moved in for safety. People are working at their kitchen tables all day long, only to clear up at the end of day to prepare dinner for their family that is also feeling the stress of the pandemic.

It is remarkable to me what is happening in organizations, and all employers should be focusing on mental health in the workplace. Mourneau Shepell’s Mental Health Index, a monthly health index for employed Canadians is showing that workplace mental health began to decline again this fall. No surprise as we headed into our second wave.

Isolation, uncertainty and not being able to manage a work-life balance all contribute to how we are feeling right now. For many chasing goals and jobs that come with a lot of responsibility, the phrase worklife balance feels like an impossible idea before the pandemic, and in a pandemic a sentence impossible to achieve. We are midway through our annual Fernie Streak where we get outside and move our bodies for thirty minutes a day. Living in a ski town full of adventure partners, I realize I am a bit of a lazy friend. Connecting with people I love usually comes in the form of a bike ride, hike or ski. I rarely call people otherwise. Which means, in a pandemic I really feel fragmented from friends because I have not been doing those things for a very long time.

I’ve been using this January Streak to do more than just exercise. I’ve been trying to connect with people, trying to re-establish those relationships. Right now, it is the easy laughter of friendship I miss the most. Vaccines have arrived, and with that optimism for the first time in a while. We can’t afford to break the rules now though, we aren’t out of this by a long shot. I miss people as much as anyone else, the quiet comfort of sitting at someone else’s kitchen table. If we keep at it though and follow the rules, we will be reunited with the things we all love, the people we love.

For those of you working from home right now, parenting from home and supporting your corner of the community from home, you are a hero.

Pandemic Blues

by ANGE QUALIZZA

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WHEN life goes according to plan it feels like we are writing the script ourselves. Other times an unknown director is pulling our strings and we can only react to the circumstances presented to us. It’s pleasant when we are in charge of the pageant and driving the plot. It’s annoying and frustrating when we feel like powerless participants in someone else’s show.

Carve out time for clarity

The great production of living always holds surprises, but authentic personal power lies in our ability to attain mental clarity. The clearer our minds, the better our attention for what matters most.

Do you know the story about putting the big rocks in first? It goes like this: if life is a jar and we fill it with the little stuff - demonstrated by gravel and sand and water - there will never be room for the meaningful things. Instead, put the big rocks in first, and then you can add the little stuff afterwards because it will fit around the rocks.

By practicing skills like feeling our feelings and separating feelings from thinking, we develop greater mental clarity about our values and goals - the big rocks. Carving out the time for this is essential if you want any control over the screenplay of your life.

Make time for self

This one is cliche but that’s because it’s accurate. You must put your own oxygen mask on first! No parent is useful to their kids if they can barely keep their own head above water. Take care of yourself both physically and emotionally.

Many times people have asked me when they see me swimming at the lake or the pool, “What are you training for?” My reply - “life.” As the mom of an active son, I have always wanted the ability to connect with what interests him.

The first act of parenting - babyhood - is not too physically demanding (except for the sleep deprivation part). However, parenting’s second act requires almost athletic endurance and emotional labour. You might have to train for that! The third act is the launch into adulthood. I want us all to make it to the third act without collapsing at the finish line.

Prioritize your teens

This one is tricky because they are often compelled to act like they don’t want us. This is normal and good - they are maturing and differentiating. Remember: they might act like you aren’t important, but it’s not actually true. Don’t forget how valuable they are to you, no matter what they show you. Watch them sleeping. Let your heart melt.

Don’t forget fun

There is no emotional or mental health without fun. You need fun and so do your kids, no matter how old any of you are. Playfulness helps humans learn and connect with each other, even if it’s just verbal banter or a moment of silly dancing. Children will show us what is fun for them, and invite us to join them. This is vital for their well-being and it lays a foundation of trust.

It can be hard to play when our kids are little. Some games don’t come naturally. Try anyway. My son and I spent hours in the woods pretending we were either mountain bike heroes or that he was the mountain bike hero and I was the videographer. I told myself, “play with him now, while he craves your attention and thrives off it, because this is temporary and brief.” Sadly, it really was.

Carve a masterpiece

This will likely be my last column for the Fernie Fix on parenting teenagers. My caretaking is presently needed in Saskatchewan with my ailing father. It is a profound responsibility and privilege to guide our young ones through the fire of the teen years. It is equally important to help a parent transition beyond this material existence. I have massive respect for all who participate in these worldchanging endeavours.

Thank you for reading these 38 articles over the past three plus years. I treasure the opportunity I’ve had to celebrate and support those of us raising the next generation. I have not been a perfect parent and neither are you, but we get to learn together and enjoy the sweetness.

Carving Out a Life

by KERRI WALL

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WE get to the turn around and shut off the snowmobile. The stillness that follows is like music to my ears and I feel a tickle of pride knowing that I haven’t turned into the “sled neck” my friends were sure I would become when I bought the machine four years ago. It is still simply a necessary tool. A means to an end. Part of me loathes the need for it, and yet part of me appreciates that it is one of the reasons the south Purcells remain a quiet paradise for backcountry skiers. A far cry from the easy accessibility of places like Rogers pass and your typical ski hill slack country.

It’s rare for it to be just the two of us. With him working away most of the winter, my ski partners these days are usually women. Days filed with constant jibber jabber, silliness and laughter. It’s different with him. But not in a bad way. After a quick discussion of what zone we want to head to, we put our skins on, shoulder our packs and start to walk.

We walk mostly in silence. Speaking when necessary to observe something in the snowpack or note something of beauty in the world around us. It’s a comfortable silence. One that comes from over a decade of adventures and the twist and turns of life. Simply being together in the quiet is more than enough.

After a good discussion, we finally decide what to ski and he kindly gives me the honours. I look down at the untouched powder and feel the familiar combination of nerves and excitement. We feel good about our choice for the day, but as always in the backcountry, it is not without risk. The remnants from an older, natural size two on a slope near-by is not lost on either of us and we make a plan for where our next safe zone will be to reconvene. I take a deep breath and push off. I know his eyes are glued to me, watching me like a hawk. The first couple turns of the day, as always, come with a slight hint of apprehension before I let myself settle into the bliss that is powder skiing. I used to laugh at the skiers that made numerous tight turns on an open slope, but now, as we truly earn each foot of vertical, I understand that each turn is precious. Each turn providing another opportunity to dive into the snow only to let it burst up around your body like the hug of a cloud. I feel weightless and free in more ways than one as I bounce down the pillowy slope, allowing bursts of glee to escape my lips.

When we meet up at the bottom of the slope, the beaming grin on his face and laughter dancing on his lips, betrays his usually calm, steady demeanour. We revel in each other’s happiness as we relive our turns. We head back up to the ridge to find the sun, genial and warm against our skin. We take time for lunch. A rare occurrence, as we normally want to chew through as many turns as we can. Today is special. It’s the last day of the year. A year that has provided not only us, but the world in general, with incredible challenges and mind-blowing achievements. We take the time to reflect. A tradition we have kept for 12 years now. Reviewing the year and the highlights it has bestowed. We feel lucky that we can come up with so many.

After an hour or so, the sun tucks itself back behind its comforting cover of cloud and we deem it time for another lap. The second lap, even better than the first becomes one of the last highlights of the year as we make our way back to the sled and the adventure towards home. When we put 2020 to rest that night, we are comforted by the hope of a new year and the adventures that await.

The Last Day

by SHONA RUBENS

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A Breath of Fresh Air in Ridgemont

by JULIE KELLY, FTA

Time: Approx. 45 mins - 1 hour Distance: 5 km • Difficulty: Blue

DURING these uncertain times it’s important to carve out time for yourself. Getting outside and hitting the trails is a great way to take a mental break from your daily commitments and boost your energy. A breath of fresh air always feels good!

If you are pressed for time, an easily accessible area from town is the Ridgemont trail network, which is frequently groomed in the winter. You can do this fun loop on your bike or on foot.

Head up Cemetery By-Pass for a short and gradual climb, stay right on Kiddy Up navigating a number of switchbacks and then on to Queen V for a little more climbing. Continue on Eco Terrorist travelling over some boardwalks until you reach Ridgemont Rd. Take a right and a quick left onto Eric’s for a short but punchy climb before the fun descent. Continue on Roxy Roller, one of Ridgemont’s newer trails which is sure to put a smile on your face. Cross Ridgemont Rd. dropping into Space Unicorn for one last rip on some rollers and berms.

Be sure to check TrailForks before you go for all the latest trail conditions. If you have any updates on the status of any trails (ie. conditions, trees down, etc.) from your adventure be sure to share them on TrailForks by creating a report. Help other trail users know before they go.

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Multi-Tasking Success

by KATE RICHARDSON

IN these busy times, carving out time for yourself, for anything, really, requires a little creativity. Multi-tasking is not something I typically condone, neither is it something I have ever been any good at! But being a new mom has forced me to dabble in it more than ever before. Sometimes intentionally, often not; sometimes successfully, mostly not.

It is a work in progress, but one of my favourite and most successful multi-tasking combos to date has been rehabbing/ working out while playing with my son. It’s a great way to make sure I actually do some rehab/strength during the day, provides endless opportunity for creativity, and he loves it! Here are some of our favourites:

Squats: Holding baby at your chest is a great challenge for your trunk posture (don’t let those ribs pop out). Back squats (baby on your shoulders) are also an option but usually open the door for a lot of hair pulling!

Roll Up: A great test for those abdominals-in-progress (don’t try this until six months post-partum).Try to roll up from the ground and then back down again one vertebra at a time.The load of your baby in your arms actually helps your body figure out how to get through those sticky spots!

Spine Stretch: Same idea as the roll up, but vertical - peel off the wall one vertebra at a time, then re-stack your spine back up the wall one vertebra at a time, all while keeping your sacrum vertical. It’s a great postural muscle activator, and makes baby feel like a king - “all hail baby!”

Knee Sways: Those all-important obliques should not be ignored! Holding your baby helps you to keep your chest and shoulders flat on the ground, while he “surfs” on your rotating pelvis.

Overhead

Press: Raise baby up overhead without letting your rib cage pop out (imagine a wall behind you, or better yet - use a real wall!). Combine these with a squat for a squat thrust or - with a little extra oomph - the flying baby (my son’s personal favourite)!

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Artfully Improving Your Health

by DR TAINA TURCASSO, ND RM

THE theme for February is “Carve” which of course refers to the beautiful way we carve the snow with our skis and snowboards here in the Valley but it also made me think about sculpture and art and the impact that art in all forms (creating, participating in, appreciating) can have on your health.

Art is defined by Oxford as “the expression or application of human creative skill and imagination, typically in a visual form such as painting or sculpture, producing works to be appreciated primarily for their beauty or emotional power” however a more modern definition broadly includes “something that is created with imagination and skill and that is beautiful,” which is the definition we will work with for today’s purposes. Art and beauty are both subject to interpretation and when we are speaking about the potential benefits to your health, what is important is the way it impacts you and your brain. There is no such thing as “one-size-fits-all” when it comes to art (or beauty).

We talk about art for its entertainment value, consumption, and just plain beauty of it but not often do we think about how enriching it can be. We often seem to actually undervalue art as it is not typically considered to be a core part of education and tends to be the first to go when budgets need to be cut. Unfortunately, art is not only extremely good for your health, but it is especially beneficial to young, growing brains and can even be used as a tool to aid learning of other subjects (even Math).

What are the benefits of art? Well, when it comes to art, there are two aspects to consider: creation and consumption. Most of the health benefits we see come as a result of producing art, regardless of the outcome. Here are the benefits of art in three different populations:

Children

The benefits of creating art for children of all ages are numerous and include promoting creativity, allowing them to analyze and interpret, learning problem-solving tools, building fine motor skills, improve self-esteem, and promote self-expression. It can also help them to develop communication skills, understanding and interpreting the world around them. Overall, art will help children develop cognitive, creative, social, and emotional skills. It is especially useful to hand over complete creative control to your child and let them fly (with guidance, of course) and to incorporate art into other subjects, including science and math, to better enable consolidated learning. Creating art is also just really fun and it’s one area where there is not one right answer so is such a good opportunity for discovery.

Adults

In adults, creating art primarily benefits mental health. It can be used as a daily tool at home for just enjoyment, relaxation or stress-reduction but will also help to manage anxiety, depression, and PTSD. Therapists often utilize art in treating a wide array of disorders. Art can also promote an increased sense of well-being in people who don’t have any mental health concerns and it can improve your memory and overall cognition.

Older Adults

In older adults, as well as for those with chronic degenerative diseases such as Parkinson’s disease and Alzheimer’s disease, the inclusion of art on a regular basis reduces depression and anxiety, offers sensory stimulation, improves cognition, improves communication, and increases self-esteem. It is an essential component to creating a sense of self-worth in a population that is frequently seen struggling to find purpose and meaning in their lives.

Creating art clearly has benefits at any age and so does simply enjoying art. It doesn’t have to be something complex like completing a painting to be enjoyed at an art exhibit or creating a piece of music that gets produced and widely distributed for all to hear, but can be something simple like doodling a little sketch, colouring in a book (I have a mandala colouring book), or even writing down a journal entry. It can really be anything that allows freedom of expression and it doesn’t have to take long. Even spending 15 minutes a day (or even 3-4 times a week) will help give your brain a little boost and believe me, 11 months into a pandemic and varying degrees of physical distancing, we all need the help. Stay strong, and stay healthy!

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IT is time for an honest check in on how we are really doing. Stress levels are high, exhaustion levels are up, and patience seems to be waning. COVID-19 is a motivating factor for some of us to increase our healthy lifestyles and overall wellness. It has for others become a bit of a crutch and excuse for avoiding healthy choices. An example of this is thinking that it’s okay to eat junk food, drink beer, and lay on the couch watching Netflix all day because of restrictions.

All good research on healthy lifestyles, increased energy levels, and stress reducing behaviours point us to three simple aspects: getting good sleep, eating healthy and exercising. The question is, if we know how important these behaviours are why aren’t we doing them? Well, for many reasons. One is that we like quick fixes. If I am feeling down, I know that both going for a walk and eating chocolate will create a cascade of feel good chemicals in my brain. This feeling will last longer if I walk and I am more likely to avoid the guilt factor often associated with eating too much unhealthy food. However, I might pick the chocolate because the feel-good sensation will come quicker and takes less work. Our minds have grown accustom to quick fixes.

Old habits are also causing issues. A common response when talking about sleep hygiene practices (ex. screens off an hour before bed, build a routine, no caffeine in the afternoon) is, “Yeah I know, but I am not going to do all that, I need my coffee and phone.” It is an interesting phenomenon to know sleep is important, to know you are not functioning well without it and still not change habits to gain the benefits of it. Sleep is without a doubt the key to our health and we need to make it a priority by revisiting our old habits and forging new ones such as stretching or meditating before bed instead of scrolling social media. Self-worth and comparison to others are also factors. When we avoid exercise because we worry that we are not as good at an activity as those around us we greatly limit ourselves. This can lead to a belief that we are not of value and decreased effort to improve our lives through physical movement. In reality to be healthy we just need to move our bodies. Going outside for a walk is one of the best things we can do for ourselves. Dancing for a minute in your kitchen will improve your mood. Chair yoga at your desk on a busy day will decrease your perception of stress. Adding in these small movements is far more effective than remaining stationary thinking about how they are not as good as a more complex or endurance based activity.

Reflect on your own sleep, eating habits, and exercise. What is going well? What could use some improvement? What barriers are getting in the way to maintaining these healthy habits? What would help you to break down one of those barriers?

Yes COVID-19 is making our lives different. However, we need to start fighting back against this idea that we cannot do something because of it. We can move our bodies, we do not have to comfort through alcohol or junk food, we can work towards protecting our sleep. The gains we make from these activities will long outlast this pandemic.

Healthy Habits

by TYLA CHARBONNEAU

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“All good research on healthy lifestyles, increased energy levels, and stress reducing behaviours point us to three simple aspects: getting good sleep, eating healthy and exercising. The question is, if we know how important these behaviours are why aren’t we doing them?”

The content provided in this article is for information purposes only. It is not meant as a substitute for professional medical or psychological advice, diagnosis, or treatment. If you find yourself in distress, please reach out to your local physician who can provide mental health resources in your community.

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