EDITOR’S FIX

By Krista Turcasso, Editor

As October comes to a close, I begin to feel a bit of a loss… for daylight, warmth and what feels like an abundance of time. Daylight Savings coming to an end November 6 doesn’t help. But I know, once I settle into the month, with its beautiful changing of seasons so obvious from town with the colours creeping up the mountainsides transitioning to snow dusted peaks, I’ll begin to feel the stirrings of anticipation creep in. I tend to continue to ride that bike until the last possible opportunity (I do not fat bike, so you can imagine some of the conditions I have ‘enjoyed’ late fall), and once that is out of my system, prepare the skis and icebugs for my next favourite endurance sports – skate skiing and trail running!

What has helped immensely for me is my kids. Today, it feels like the last day of fall. The weather is rolling in and their squeaks of excitement at the chance of snow is absolutely contagious. When the snow does come, we’ll be outside building forts and snow people and of course, they’ll begin to talk about the holidays! I agree with many of our contributors this month, in this valley we are so fortunate to experience all seasons. Sure, winter is a tad on the long side, but wow! It is packed full of fun, and helps us to appreciate spring, summer and fall that much more. (Especially a fall like the one we have enjoyed this year.)

So, I say enjoy the anticipation and take it all in! From what I hear, it’s going to be a good one.

Contributors

ANDREW VALLANCE is a cinephile nerd who currently lives on the west coast. Girlfriendless, he spends his time going to movies, buying DVDs and flirting. ASHLEY KRISTINA has studied astrology for over twenty years and has been reading/teaching for five. For an in depth natal chart reading, email mountainashastrology@gmail.com. CLAIRE SMALLWOOD is an avid skier, mediocre snowboarder, former personal chef, and newly-minted hockey fan. When Claire’s not on the slopes or whipping up red chile sauce, you can find her at the helm of SheJumps, the non-profit she co-founded in 2007 with a mission to transform the lives of women and girls through outdoor experiences. KEVIN MCISAAC haunts the coffee shops and streets of Fernie to find his column source material. MICHAEL HEPHER is a painter, printmaker, sculptor and musician living and working in Fernie. His work is collected internationally and can be seen at Clawhammer Press and a variety of galleries in Western Canada. PATRICK ROBERTSON is a travel writer and long-time resident of Fernie. He is an expert in planning independent travel and finding budget travel deals. Visit his website at budgetslowtravel.com and on Facebook at facebook.com/budgetslowtravel. ROBIN SIGGERS is a lifelong ski bum who has dedicated his life to his passions. Avalanche forecasting, control and safety, and Fernie Alpine Resort. A true legend of the mountain. Every month SADIE ROSGEN teams up with some of Fernie’s brightest young writers collaborating on a given theme. If you are reading this and think that you are that person, drop her a line at sadiepumps@gmail.com. SARAH PULLEN, a first year University student, has a passion for all things creative. She looks forward to pursuing a Fine Arts degree and discovering a world of diversity and culture beyond our mountain town. SYLVIA AYERS is a tenacious naturalist and believes each one of us can have a big impact on making things better if we just know how. TYLA CHARBONNEAU is a Registered Psychologist (CPBC2385), dog momma, and nature lover. She loves talking with others about mindfulness, selfcompassion, and human nature. VALERIE BARRY is the longtime owner and head trainer of Dog Partners (dogpartners.ca). She is a multi-credentialed and highly educated professional dog trainer who specializes in behaviour modification and helping families raise friendly puppies.

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