ESSENTIALS Recipe for Mountain Water
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Can I Eat That?
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Healthy Living
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GUIDEBOOK The Land of “Why?” Big Backyard
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EXPOSURE Know You Neighbour
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The Making of Quarry Lake 22 Art + Soul
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Word Up | Book Reviews
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STILL LIFE Photo Spread
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SCENE + HEARD The Cork Board
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SNAPSHOT
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Connor Roy (on the line), Naomi Yanik, Avery Yanik, and Siri Bright. Photo by John Coleman.
“Our life is our message.” Mahatma Gandhi
All of us have a choice: what we choose to buy and how we choose to live affects not only ourselves but all beings on this planet. We can lead. Let's choose to reduce our consumption and then recycle. Try organic, and consider buying locally. Be involved. Get informed. Give back. It truly is small changes that can make a difference to restoring the balance, in our own lives and on a bigger scale.
Is it possible to love something too much? When it comes to the Hummer H2, five-dollar lattes, fast food (or foreign fruits), and the plethora of modern conveniences we depend on, perhaps too much of a good thing can be just that.
We hope the stories in this summer’s issue will inspire you in some way to live simply, take chances, and find what really makes you happy. Let’s continue to discover and share new and practical ways to reconnect and re-engage in our community and our lives.
We, the people of this valley, are generally a pretty switched-on group. In fact, this valley is teeming with intelligent, highly motivated individuals. Our pantries overflow with recyclables; rather than drive, we pedal our bikes heartily in the rain and snow; we feel guilty when we forget our reusable green shopping bags. But is this enough?
Help us spread the message of a healthy, happy, balanced Bow Valley life.
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CONTRIBUTORS Mike Byrne, Shirley-Ann Chapelle, Karsten Heuer and Leanne Allison, Craig and Kathy Copeland, Ryan Creary, Ben Gadd, Job Kuijt, Andrew Querner, Glenn Oakley, Kimberly Simpson, John Coleman, Robert William Sandford, Kelly Schovanek, Meghan Ward, Paul Zizka, JP Alipio. Kim Mayberry-Hjertaas.
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Ben Gadd, 63, is one of Canada’s better-known naturalists and Rockies writers. Author of the ground-breaking Handbook of the Canadian Rockies, Ben has written eight other books and contributed to several more. His novel Raven’s End has become an award-winning Canadian best-seller. His latest books are The Canadian Hiker’s and Backpacker’s Handbook and Canadian Rockies Geology Road Tours, both of which came out in 2008. Ben has received three Banff Mountain Book Festival awards for his work. These days he works in the summer as a freelance interpretive guide—a job he describes as “rent-a-naturalist”—and in the winter as a writer and sought-after lecturer on Rockies topics.
Born and raised in Quebec City, Paul Zizka is an experienced traveler and all-around outdoor enthusiast. A graduate of UVIC’s Earth and Ocean Sciences program, he has always had a passion for the geological world and has spent much of the last 10 years in or around mountains. An adventurer at heart, Paul has embarked on a few solo trips, trekking across Iceland twice and traversing the length of the South Island of New Zealand. His photography focuses on mountain adventure and on remote parts of planet Earth. Paul’s prints and postcards can be found in stores throughout Banff and Canmore, and often feature unusual angles of common locations. He is also a member of the Professional Photographers of Canada and an ACMG-certified hiking guide. Please see his website for more information: www.zizka.ca.
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Angie Castaldi has been churning out gold as Highline’s designer-for-hire since the magazine was a figment of our imaginations. Castaldi grew up in the refinery town of Sarnia, Ontario. She studied Creative Writing and Interdisciplinary Fine Arts at York University in Toronto. She has lived and worked as a writer and designer in publishing and advertising in Toronto, Vancouver, Calgary and the Bow Valley. About five years ago, she began working as a freelance designer, executing branding, print and web design for a wide range of clients, mainly in the valley. She digs repetition, poems that rhyme, Russian Constructivism, vintage CP Rail posters, wallpaper, paper dolls, Scottish whiskey, traveling, laughing, music music music, the rush of city/the rush of nature, the sound of tent zippers and life in general. In need of design services? Email Angie at eigna427@yahoo.com
aturally efreshing ountain ater By Robert William Sandford
from Restoring the Flow: Confronting the World’s Water Woes
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Ingredients
Photo by Andrew Querner
24,406 square kilometres of superior quality mountain landscapes (superior quality meaning that these landscapes should contain no less than): 4 national parks 3 provincial parks 13 national historic sites No fewer than 27 mountain ranges 669 prominent peaks 600 species of plants 277 species of birds 69 species of mammals 13 species of carnivores
Add to these ingredients 7 cubic kilometres of rain 21 cubic kilometres of snow 10,000 appreciative mountaineers with a clear idea of a desirable future
Preparation Use sunlight to preheat a medium sized planet to an average surface temperature of 14°C. Disturb the surface of the planet to create mountains. Choose a place where the mountains are particularly beautifully formed that you would like to designate as a World Heritage Site. Divide these resulting ranges altitudinally into three biogeographical regions with the valleys at the lowest altitude, the steep forested walls of the valleys next and then the highest alpine regions at the top. Stir in plants and animals concentrating them in the valley floors. Be careful not to add too many people. Alternately sprinkle 7 cubic kilometres of rain and 21 cubic kilometres of snow over the desired mountain area. Permit the rain to stream from the mountain tops into the valleys. Do not let too many chefs contaminate the broth. Ensure the vegetation is healthy so that it can help filter the water to keep it clear. Allow the snow that falls to build up to the point where it begins to turn into ice under its own great weight. Allow this ice also to flow into the valleys. Bake for four months at a time at 30°C and freeze for eight months at a time at -40°C. Continue alternate freezing and thawing for 10,000 years while allowing continuous flow.
Serving tips Provided the ingredients are not in any way compromised, this recipe will yield a World Heritage Site that possesses 12 major icefields, 384 glaciers, 44 continuously flowing rivers, 164 named tributaries and 295 lakes. Judiciously served this recipe should be adequate to supply water for the entire West. Properly executed this recipe will continue to generate trillions of litres of safe, delicious, cold and refreshing mountain water every year for eternity. Naturally refreshing mountain water is best served ice cold at room temperature. Where uncontaminated by humans, enjoying fresh mountain water can be as easy as cupping one’s hands and scooping this delicious nectar from a mountain stream. Natural mountain water pairs nicely with exercise and is the ultimate complement to any kind of food. It can be served as part of any alpine adventure or celebration. It should be noted that some 10,000 members of the Alpine Club of Canada swear by these ingredients and this delicious natural treat. And, as we all know, 10,000 mountaineers could never be wrong.
Getting from A to B “Why don’t we canoe there?” joked Leanne, not knowing what kind of adventure those five words would set in motion.
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Land of A quest for adventure, family style
Upon receiving an invitation to visit famed Canadian author and conservationist, Farley Mowat, Leanne and her husband, Karsten, were discussing how their family would travel from Canmore to Cape Breton Island to Farley’s farm. Both conservationists themselves, Leanne and Karsten naturally considered canoeing as their means to get from A to B. As a couple, they had self-propelled on long trips many times before. This time, though, they would travel across the country with a two and a half year old.
Adventures in Parenthood For many parents, the thought of pursuing large adventures such as this in the outdoors is simply unfathomable. Packing and planning for both yourself and for your children is just too much to handle. “Let’s just wait until they are older,” you say, only to discover that the more you get into a routine, the harder it gets to take on such projects. It is also unfathomable to some who have not yet had children and to those weekend warriors who fear what parenthood will do to their freedom, to take risky and extended trips in the big wild. Nonetheless, the urge to start a family is there, and it can be as strong as one’s inclination to summit another peak, hit up some sweet slopes, or venture off into the wild for a few weeks. So, how does one go about pursuing these adventures as a parent?
Starting the Family By Meghan Ward
Filmmaker Leanne Allison and Karsten Heuer, a wildlife biologist, park warden and author, dated over thirty years ago back in kindergarten,
and eventually “re-met” fifteen years later. Leanne always loved the outdoors, even as a kid. When she was 10 years old, she went to camp and discovered she really thrived in the wild. Looking back, she remembers brushing her teeth under the stars and thinking, “this is it. This is the life for me.” It should come as no surprise then that her love of the outdoors is also what connected her to Karsten. Years of friendship and tripping together led Leanne and Karsten to the Y2Y Hike, where they trekked from Yellowstone to the Yukon gathering information on ecosystems along the way. Shortly after getting married, they embarked on another long adventure, following the endangered Porcupine Caribou migration for 1,500 kilometres, documenting their journey in an award-winning film and book, Being Caribou, which was shot and directed by Leanne. Shortly after this trip, Leanne gave birth to their son, Zev, and thus began the biggest adventure of their lives.
The Joys Their transition to parenthood wasn’t easy. “Don’t kid yourself into thinking nothing will change,” says Leanne, “because it will.” Unaccustomed to staying home, Leanne was often the caretaker while Karsten continued to work as a park warden. Before Zev, Leanne and her husband also used to spend lots of time apart, giving each other the liberty to pursue opportunities as they arose. But a baby in the mix required all hands on deck, whenever possible. It was a challenge far greater than any 1,500-kilometre hike they had done in the past. Leanne explains that additional pressure comes from the expectations from others regarding how one should raise their child and what parents can and cannot do with a child in tow. Nevertheless, her inclination towards adventure never held her back from introducing Zev to the wonders of the great outdoors.
“Living in a place like Canmore,” Leanne reflects, “gives us opportunities to find adventure in even the smallest of things.” By introducing Zev to the outdoors at a young age, they hoped to instil in him the sense of satisfaction, joy, and wonder to be had in the natural world. By helping him feel connected to it, he may also want to conserve it. Ultimately, for Leanne and Karsten, the challenges never outweighed the joys of having a family. “Until you have a kid, you don’t know what you’re missing,” says Leanne.
Finding Farley Adventure does not always have to look like a five-month trip chasing caribou across the arctic tundra, but there’s no reason why it can’t, according to Leanne. When the opportunity to visit Farley Mowat arose, there was no question of whether or not they would go. The debate was about how.
“Inquisitive as any other two year old, Zev had questions about the landscape and what he was seeing, drawing his parents out of their habitually reflective state and into a land well known to toddlers, the Land of “Why?”.”
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Adventure does not always have to look like a five-month trip chasing caribou across the arctic tundra, but there’s no reason why it can’t.
The plan was that they would travel by canoe, train, and sailboat all the way to Farley, setting up food caches along the way, but this was about as far as the planning went. The family had no idea of what to expect on a day-to-day basis, let alone travelling this distance with a young child. So they set out from Canmore totally open to whatever might come their way. On May 15, 2007, after rolling their canoe from their home down to the Bow River, Leanne, Karsten, Zev and their border collie, Willow, embarked from Canmore. On this journey, they traveled 5,000 kilometres, with multiple portages, hard paddles upstream, long train rides, encounters with wildlife, choppy seas, and the nastiest of villains, the insects. Retracing the geography of Mowat’s books, the young family didn’t take the most direct route, paddling north, instead, to where Nunavut meets Manitoba, before continuing east towards The Maritimes. Once there, the family hopped on board a 30-foot sailboat destined to give their stomachs a test, and eventually arrived at Mowat’s doorstep on Cape Breton Island. At times, the trip was challenging enough for two adults, never mind for the toddler they brought along. But, Zev took it all in stride, and is often pictured waiting patiently
throughout the film, perched on a rock overlooking the water as his dad wades the canoe past some rapids, or playing with objects only found in the natural environment, the only playground he would know for six months. While Zev was keen on entertaining himself, keeping him occupied remained a full-time job for his parents. On other long trips, Leanne and Karsten had learnt to make peace with the silence and to wait patiently for the landscape to come alive, which often led them to incredible encounters with wildlife. But with a young child came constant chatter. Inquisitive as any other two year old, Zev had questions about the landscape and what he was seeing, drawing his parents out of their habitually reflective state and into a land well known to toddlers, the Land of “Why”. Finding Farley won the Grand Prize and People’s Choice Award at the 2009 Banff Mountain Film Festival. The film showed true adventure without compromises even though Leanne and Karsten were taking their voyage as a family. They simply allowed the adventure to happen, steering away from contriving it or shaping it for the purposes of the film. And—the audience loved Zev, who stole the show. Seeing the adventure through his eyes brought a sense of joy and playfulness to the journey.
Lessons Learned Looking back on the trip Leanne reflects on how some parents would be freaked out by the idea of bringing their child on such a journey, but she and Karsten already had a level of comfort in wild environments. Their previous experience was integral in preparing them to bring their son along. “It is in these wild environments that our awareness is heightened,” said Leanne. As a parent, one would never intentionally put a child in harm’s way, including potentially harmful situations in the outdoors. “Natural dangers are much less threatening than dangers of our modern world,” Leanne explains. “Mosquitoes have nothing on the dangers of driving cars and busy streets. By the time Zev is old enough to really learn about safety issues, he’ll have already been paddling and hiking for years.” “Also, we’re so addicted to our comforts,” said Leanne. You don’t need to tell your children that an experience could be difficult or scary. Children simply don’t have these apprehensions at a young age and, ironically, it is something that we teach them as parents. For instance, when the bugs were relentless, Leanne and Karsten would be going crazy while Zev continued to play, unaware of the annoyance. There was nothing they could do about it other than to abandon the trip altogether, and in those moments, Zev turned out to be a role model for them. “It also seems we’ve forgotten that children used to travel in the wild all the time,” Leanne reminds us. The children of pioneers to Canada would have journeyed long distances in their voyages in this new land. We have walked so far away from our roots as humans that trips such as Leanne and Karsten’s now seem unthinkable to many of us.
Finding Farley shows us that children can inspire adventure in the same way we want to bring adventure into their lives. It is in the small things that children can find the most unexpected adventures. “Every new beach was like a whole new world to Zev,” explains Leanne. In turn, the experienced adventurers began to see the world in a whole new way, too.
The Next Adventure Since Finding Farley, Leanne, Karsten and Zev, now five, continue on with adventure on a smaller scale, whether canoeing up the Bow River, even in winter, or skiing up to Rockbound Lake behind Castle Mountain. Taking every day in stride, these parents don’t have any big trips planned, but that is the way it always happens for them. The big trips will surface, and until then, taking advantage of the incredible natural world around Canmore is what inspires them every day. Finding Farley is a story about stories, each embedded in the other, the lives of Karsten, Leanne and Zev intertwining with Farley himself. But more than that, their experiences brought the story of the landscape into Zev’s life—a story that will stay with him forever. It isn’t always easy, but as Leanne put it, “You have got to keep taking what you love about adventure into your family life.” The reward of having a child connected to the natural world far outweighs any challenges that may await you on the journey.
TIPS for traveling with WEE ONES Just do it. There will always be someone who thinks you shouldn’t do it or too many details to figure out, but you have to start somewhere. Let them teach you. Kids see the small things and don’t have the same apprehensions. Trust your instincts. As a parent you won’t let anything happen to the dear thing, especially in the wilderness. Even little adventures are time expanders. A week in the wild can feel like five months. This is precious time with your kids. Remember they grow up fast. Soon they will be off adventuring on their own, and this could be harder on you than taking them along as infants. For a great resource for families who love adventure, check out The Outdoor Parent at www.theoutdoorparent.com. To keep up to date on what Leanne and Karsten are up to, check out their website: www.necessaryjourneys.ca.
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can i Eat that By Ben Gadd
Illustrations by Job Kuijt from Handbook of the Canadian Rockies, by Ben Gadd
Okay, “Can I eat that” ain’t precise English. Except for those of us with oral-intake disabilities, we humans are physically capable of ingesting dang near anything that looks like food. So perhaps the right question is, “May I eat that?” as in either (a), “Am I likely to eat that?” or (b), “Am I allowed to eat that?” Ignoring the former, the latter can certainly apply, e.g., when you are about to pick a plant in a national park, in a provincial park or in any other protected area. (The answer is no.) The other issue—and this is the one of interest here—is whether you can eat an attractive looking leaf, stem, flower, berry, tuber or mushroom without risking gastrointestinal upset, hallucinations or death.
So, herewith are two recommendations and a warning: The first recommendation is for a cute li’l plant called pineapple weed (Matricaria discoidea). It’s a weed, all right, meaning a species that the agricultural sector doesn’t like, so I don’t feel guilty about snacking on it. It grows at low elevations all over the Rockies, especially along the edges of sidewalks. You eat the small yellow flowers (flowerheads, really, because it’s a composite-family plant, q.v. in Wikipedia), and they do taste rather like pineapple. It’s wise to rinse off the flowers first, given that dogs also frequent sidewalks, and there’s always the risk of experiencing a taste more akin to yellow snow. Remember, though, when trying any plant, be sure to eat only a little, in case you turn out to be allergic, or the plant is otherwise toxic to you. For example, it might be false hellebore (Veratrum viride), which is deadly poisonous. This tall plant of high mountain meadows is frequently confused with skunk cabbage, even though there is little resemblance. Further, skunk cabbage grows at low elevations on the B.C. side of the Rockies, not around Canmore. Beware of false hellebore. It contains the alkaloid drug protoveratrine, which causes a sudden drop in blood pressure and slows down one’s heartbeat, perhaps terminally. That’s after vomiting and convulsions. Our second recommendation concerns a plant that wild critters depend on, so please don’t overdo your consumption of it. I’m speaking of wild chive (Allium schoenoprasum), calf-high and usually found growing near water. As with grocery-store chives, the flavor is in the stem. Cut it cleanly off instead of ripping it up and perhaps killing the plant. Sprinkle short sections of stem on whatever you’d like to taste of onion. Wild chive is especially good on eggs and in soup.
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By Kristy Davison Springtime, 1975. It has been another long, cold and lonely winter. A cluster of old coal miners sits slumped around their regular table at the Legion, telling the tall tales they’ve told since as far back as anyone can remember. As they gaze foggily into their pint-glasses, a warm wind begins to whistle, almost imperceptibly, through the rafters of the old building. Slowly, instinctively, the hair on the back of their necks simultaneously stands at attention. “Feels like a storm coming in.” And he’s right, this little valley is about to be hit by a hurricane. A hurricane in a one-piece gold lamé jumpsuit and five-inch stilettos. Enter, Elli.
“Let me get that for you, boys,” she sings casually as she puts down her bag, pulls out a set of shears, and sets to pruning the bewildered little hairs off the back of one man’s neck, blowing away the pruned whiskers with the warm air of her trusty blow-dryer. And so began the story of “The Best Little Hair House in Canmore.” Lured in by five-dollar haircuts and men’s night every Wednesday, Elli’s Hair West quickly became the talk of the town as Madame Elli and her partner (in hairdressing and crime), Paulette Murphy, captivated their clients with colourful, and off-coloured, conversation. Hot pants, leather go-go boots, and inch-long false eyelashes were also good for business. Soon the little shop was booming and Elli’s daughter Terry was hired on at the ripe age of
13, to sweep floors, govern the shampoo station, and keep the coffee flowing for the already loyal customers. Flash forward to the present: this year, Elli will celebrate 35 years in the business. And although she may have traded her gold lamé and stilettos for more sensible cotton and flats, you can bet she's still got the gift of gab. Yep, that warm wind is still blowing in the old “hair house.” Maybe that warmth is the feeling you get from a friendly conversation, or maybe it’s just the blow-dryers. I’ll let you decide. The writer would personally like to thank Elli for bestowing her with one of the most luxurious pre-pubescent chestnut mullets this valley has ever seen.
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Photo by Glenn Oakley.
Courtesy of the Banff Mountain Photography Competition. Published with permission from the photographer.
The inspiration for this double-exposure was that both the water tower and Rundle are familiar landmarks that I observed every day on my drive between Canmore to Banff. After driving that stretch of road so many times, the landscape and landmarks seemed to blur together as one and I would be unaware of which order they appeared or if I had already passed them or not. Photo by Kimberly Simpson.
Courtesy of the Banff Mountain Photography Competition. Published with permission from the photographer.
Photo by JP Alipio.
Courtesy of the Banff Mountain Photography Competition. Published with permission from the photographer.
of the best things you can do for yourself
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By Shirley-Ann Chapelle Drink enough filtered water daily: you should consume half of your body weight in pounds, in ounces (i.e. a 160-pound person should drink 80 ounces of water daily). And, avoid tap water as it contains chlorine and other toxins that can impair digestion and overall health. Regular colon hydrotherapy treatments, detox and health maintenance: 90 percent of known disease originates in the large intestine, it's essential to look after this vital organ.
If you haven’t heard…everyone’s singing the praises of chlorella.
Why is this good for us humans? Chlorophyll binds to toxins and helps the body eliminate pesticides and heavy metals, reducing cellular damage caused by pollutants in our environment. Research has also shown it assists in the breakdown of mercury. Chlorella is a whole food (meaning its nutritional benefits haven’t been compromised by processing), high in potassium, iron and calcium, and is 65 percent protein. It also contains the 10 essential amino acids not produced by the body that are the building blocks of protein. And that’s not all, chlorella contains the elusive vitamin B12, which plays a key role in maintenance of our nervous systems and the formation of red blood cells (guarding against anemia). Chlorella also aids in healthy digestion and helps to regulate blood sugar—curbing carb cravings. The recommended dosage is three to six grams of chlorella a day. If you are currently taking medication or are on a restricted diet, it is recommended you speak to your health care practitioner prior to adding this powerful plant to your diet.
Source: The Thrive Diet, by Brendan Brazier
This “super food” is a single-cell algae that has long enjoyed popularity in Asia, and is now starting to catch on in North America. Chlorella is the fastestgrowing plant on the planet (capable of reproducing itself every six hours) and contains more chlorophyll than any other green thing on earth.
Make healthy food choices: less dairy, animal products, processed and refined food, and more organic, raw, plant-based whole foods (pro-biotics, digestive enzymes and EFAs are recommended). Get a good night's sleep: at least seven hours will allow the body to rest, repair and regenerate. Exercise daily for at least 30 minutes. Do something you enjoy—the benefits are vast. Shirley-Ann Chapelle (OHP, NCP) is a Nutritional Consulting Practitioner & Certified Colon Hydrotherapist living in Canmore.
Cookin’ with Chlorella Chlorella PESTO 1 bunch fresh basil 1 tbsp. chlorella ¼ - ½ head of garlic 1¼ cup of olive oil
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Chlorella GUACAMOLE 1½ cup of parmesan cheese 1¼ cup of pine nuts 1 tbsp. lemon juice
Put the chlorella, basil, garlic & olive oil in a blender and puree. Lightly toast the pine nuts in olive oil. Add cheese, lemon juice & pine nuts to the puree.
1 minced garlic clove 2 tbsp. chlorella 2 tbsp. yogurt or mayo 1 cube chicken bouillon (crushed) 1½ tsp. sugar or honey
2 tsp. soy sauce Ground pepper 1½ cup of tofu Optional | 3-4 tbsp. ground toasted sesame seeds, cayenne or tabasco
Combine all the ingredients and puree.
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Quarry Lake If you build it, we will
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Quarry Lake today.
By Erin Moroz Canmore Creek Number 3 strip mine. Not a pretty site.
Photos courtesy of Gerry Stephenson
“Hey honey, grab the kids. Let’s go spend the afternoon at Canmore Creek No.3 Strip Mine!” “Canmore Creek No.3 Strip mine!” respond little Matthias and Erynne in unison, their eyes alight with joy. “Oh boy! Can Fido come?” “Ok, but only if he packs his water wings!” says Dad, with a wink. The family erupts into a chorus of laughter and they pack the Subaru and head up the windy road towards the Nordic Centre.
Strip mine after plugging the outlet and partial backfilling.
Kicking back in the sunshine and enjoying the sights and sounds of Quarry Lake would likely have a different feel if the area still carried that original moniker: Canmore Creek No.3 Strip Mine. But, thanks to Gerry Stephenson, former Chief Engineer of Canmore Mines, we have our very own town watering hole to enjoy instead of the bleak remains of a surface mine. Stephenson came to Canmore in 1968 at a time when surface mining for coal was just getting underway in the area. From 1968 to 1972 Canmore Mines opened and excavated five small surface mines. Each of those mines produced a modest amount of coal—compared to other western Canadian mines—about 150,000 to 200,000 tonnes. When the mining was complete, Stephenson recognized, “In the midst of these incredible mountains and natural scenery, we had a significant opportunity to set some new standards for mine reclamation. We had already reclaimed three surface mines to form small ponds surrounded by grassy areas north west of Quarry Lake, had experimented with different seed mixtures and had found a combination that worked. This work had been acclaimed by the Environment Conservation Authority as the best mine reclamation in Western Canada. Now we were ready for something more ambitious.” An avid fly fisherman since the age of 15, Stephenson was keen to develop a fishing hole, which he, admittedly “naively,” thought he might be able to keep under wraps. So, he and his crew set to it. It was not a simple task. They were confronted with an ugly 120-foot deep hole covering 25 acres where picturesque Quarry Lake sits today. However, while mining, Stephenson had noticed a natural spring continuously running in the bedrock. So he
suggested to Canmore Mines President Walter Riva that, rather than refilling the pit with rock waste they should plug the outlet from the excavation with clay so the water would not drain out of the pit and a small lake would form. Stephenson and his team installed the plug and partially backfilled parts of the excavation. Soon after, in 1974, Stephenson resigned from Canmore Mines and, with his wife Avice, founded a mine consulting company based in Canmore. In 1974, the Alberta Government acquired the area and engaged Stephenson to prepare a plan for completing rehabilitation. This he did leaving cliffs and shallow areas for future beaches and designing slopes so the lake would have a maximum depth of approximately 80 feet. The Provincial Department of the Environment completed this work and the taxpayers of Canmore, through the Town’s Department of Recreation, brought sand for beaches, contributed picnic tables, garbage containers and toilets, planted trees and made pathways. This being Canmore, volunteers did their share, notably Andy Shellian and Lud Kamenka who kept the area clean and tidy. Arctic grayling now thrive, though it is hardly the secret fishing spot Gerry had envisaged. On a sunny summer day, people of all ages can be spotted on the shores of Quarry Lake with inflatable rafts, strollers and deck chairs. As for Gerry Stephenson, his attachment to Canmore is so strong that he and Avice returned from Victoria, B.C.—where they were spending semi-retirement—to their home in Canmore. A final word from Gerry: “Of the things I have done during 58 years in mining, I am particularly proud of two; my role in Quarry Lake and the achievements of the company Avice and I set up in the 70s. Unfortunately, I have found the fish in the lake reluctant to recognize my skill with a fly rod.”
BEAR HUGS + MOOSE K NUCKLES
Bear hug to anyone who is willing to donate space to the Canmore Community Cruisers this summer. Please contact canmore-community-cruisers@gmail.com. Bear hug to the rhinoceros running around town with a cinnamon bun on her back. You are one-of-a-kind, peach. Moose knuckle to all you late-night revelers. The occasional decoration—sure…but, for cryin’ out loud…quit sitting on my face and putting rocks in my ears! Moose knuckle to 4th street between 7th and 8th Ave. Bear Hug to Steve and Aoife for introducing me to my fiancée. I’d like to deliver a hefty moose knuckle to the dirt pile that used to be a thriving forest and wildlife corridor. Bear hug to the powers that be for laying down asphalt on the new bike trail on Highway 1. Here’s to the end of playing chicken with semis. Moose knuckle to BB. You know who you are. Bear hug to everyone who smiles back. Bear hug and a swipe to Winnie. Moose knuckle to the photo radar dude for idling his truck all day long.
Max Elliott By Kim Mayberry-Hjertaas
Max Elliott’s artwork is embedded in the Bow Valley landscape. It can be seen in a myriad of shows throughout the valley, in fine gift shops, on the signposts along the Fenland Trail, it welcomes visitors to Lake Louise, it adorns the street banners in Field, and has graced the pages of The Parks Canada Mountain Guide. It is “an expression of my love of nature and the beauty to be experienced everywhere.” Our mountain view morphs depending on weather and light, and Elliott’s focus shifts depending on inspiration and mood. Drawings, paintings, mixed-media collages, prints, mosaics, ceramic pieces and poetry are all a part of her repertoire. This year, Elliott celebrates 25 years of life as an artist. She says, “It’s wonderful to look back over 25 years of exploring these beautiful mountains, experimenting with a variety of media and styles, and connecting with amazing people. This valley will always be my soul home.” Her inspiration and energy come from daily walks around Banff, dancing, scrambling, reading, spending time with friends and the children in her life, and decorating her cozy Grizzly Street abode. This summer, Elliott’s creativity is visible in a new endeavor. She’s written and illustrated a children’s book entitled Canadian Rockies ABC, published by Summerthought Publishing. The book was launched on April 10th at the Whyte Museum of the Canadian Rockies. You can pick up a copy at the Whyte Museum and at numerous book merchants throughout the valley. www.maxmountainartist.com
Anna Truderung, Watervisions www.watervisions.net anna@watervisions.net My love for the mountains and nature has inspired me to paint landscapes & florals. Watercolor commissions available. Beth Cairns, Creative Wood Art www.creativewoodart.com 403.760.9270 beth@creativewoodart.com Unique three-dimensional wood creations. All original handcrafted art. Laura Marshall Designs www.lauramarshall.ca info@lauramarshall.ca Unique, handcrafted jewellery creations made with gemstones, pearls, swarofski crystal and sterling silver. SillyGoat Studio (Lynne Huras), Banff www.sillygoatstudio.ca 403.762.0417 Paintings of trees, ravens and nature. Style reflects the Group of Seven. Acrylic mediums. Prints & cards available. Of Cabbages & Kings Pottery Unit 11 - 102 Bow Meadows Crescent, Canmore, AB | 403.678.1922 ofcabbagesandkings.ca One studio, two generations of Canmore potters; John Borrowman and Katie Borrowman, along with Julia Schumacher, make beautiful things out of clay which will enrich and embellish your everyday life.
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’Hara
alpine circuit BIG Backyard By Craig and Kathy Copeland Authors of Don’t Waste Your Time in the Canadian Rockies, The Opinionated Hiking Guide. Photos by Paul Zizka | Lake O’Hara Cabin Photo by Mike Byrne
Location Hiking time Loop Elevation gain Difficulty
Yoho National Park 6 to 7 hours 9.8 to 12.4 kilometres 495 metres Moderate
“So what’s your favourite hike in the Canadian Rockies?” It’s a question that makes me cringe and squirm as if I’d just walked face first into a spider web. Anointing the trail seems to trivialize a range whose distinctive attributes include a wealth of superlative hiking options. But if pressed by someone who insists on an answer and is willing to tolerate my elaborate equivocations, I’ll eventually state one of my 10 or so front runners—a list that’s constantly changing but usually includes the Lake O’Hara Alpine Circuit. Yoho National Park’s Lake O’Hara region is achingly beautiful, which is why there’s a locked gate on the access road, a shuttle bus, and a restriction on the number of visitors; otherwise, popularity would have destroyed it by now. You’re a solitudinous soul? You’ll still find O’Hara too crowded. You want to experience the quintessence of the Canadian Rockies within eight hours? Then hike the O’Hara region’s most challenging and rewarding trail: the Alpine Circuit. An acrophobe’s nightmare—the Alpine Circuit links catwalks, ledges and paths to create an alpine-zone loop clinging to the walls of towering mountains. After the initial, taxing grunt up to Wiwaxy Gap, however, the minimal-butadequate trail makes no serious demands. Ups and downs are few, so you can appreciate non-stop marvelous scenery: cascades, pocket meadows, turquoise lakes, and thousandmetre cliffs creased with snow-filled fissures. The Alpine Circuit showcases the art of trail building. The cliffside paths were lovingly crafted by the Italian stonemason and zealous alpinist Lawrence Grassi, who was the Park Warden at O’Hara for many years. His Old World heritage, and his passion for these New World mountains moved him to create a remarkable walkway for all who love wilderness. An American botanist, Dr. George Link, also deserves gratitude for his extensive mapping and trail building in the O’Hara region. He spent most of his summers here—exploring and absorbing, making it easier for the rest of us to do the same. You can shorten the Alpine Circuit by eliminating the ascent to Wiwaxy Gap and the Huber Ledges section to Lake Oesa, but this eviscerates the venture. If you’re capable, ascend to Wiwaxy, descend to Oesa, then follow the Yukness Ledge route to Opabin Plateau. At the plateau, you’ll have another opportunity to shorten the trip, this time by descending northwest back to Lake
O’Hara, thus eliminating the All Souls’ alpine route on Mt. Schaffer. If you have time or the stamina for only one, opt for the more varied, intriguing Huber Ledges, and skip the more arduous All Souls’. Though cairns and paint-splotched rocks mark the Alpine Circuit, bring a good map to keep yourself oriented. The trip is not inherently dangerous unless snow obscures the trail, or visibility is poor due to weather or sunset. No scrambling is required, but you’ll often be a step away from sharp drops. Because it’s above treeline, pack for all weather possibilities, from hot sun to freezing rain. Sturdy boots are a must. The Alpine Circuit sounds too demanding for you? Consider a shorter, easier, O’Hara introduction. Hike directly to Opabin Plateau or Lake Oesa. These trails are less spectacular, and more crowded, but both destinations are on the Alpine Circuit. Fit, experienced hikers can complete the Alpine Circuit on a daytrip into O’Hara. The trick is to catch the first bus in and the last bus out: 8:30 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. A better plan is to stay overnight since two days here ensures that you can also hike to Lake McArthur—another premier trail that will further inhibit your ability to answer that vexing question: “So what’s your favourite hike in the Canadian Rockies?”
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’Hara’s
Mike Byrne
Elizabeth Parker Hut It is 4:45 a.m. when I awake at Elizabeth Parker Hut. I ease outside into a crystal clear morning, the sky bluing. Across a subalpine meadow a small pond ripples softly. From there I watch the sun rise, the dim edge of Mt. Schaffer brighten, the recesses of the meadow awaken. The hut, named to honour a remarkable lady, rustles into wakefulness. Elizabeth Parker inspired lives and disparaged mediocrity. In 1905, Parker learned of a plan to open a Canadian chapter of the American Alpine Club. A lover of the Rockies and a former resident of Banff, Parker penned scathing criticisms of the idea, rallying support instead for a truly Canadian club. Such a lack of healthy nationalist spirit “knocks me speechless and fills me with shame,” she said. When apathetic ears turned away, Parker seized the issue. She enlisted the support of the Canadian Pacific Railway and organized the founding meeting of the Alpine Club of Canada in 1906. She became the club’s first secretary at a time when other alpine clubs did not even allow women members. Almost 100 years later, Parker’s hut remains serene and idyllic, located about 500 metres west of Lake O’Hara in Yoho National Park, British Columbia. It is cherished by winter skiers and summer hikers; comfortably sleeping 16 good friends (plus eight more in the neighbouring Wiwaxy Hut). The sun has not yet reached the hut when I catch the scent of breakfast. I shuffle back across the meadow, thankful to Elizabeth Parker and her efforts, and hopeful my friends have saved a plate for me.
Summer in the Canadian Rockies... GEAR TO GET YOU OUT THERE A day out on the Lake O’Hara alpine circuit can bring blissful sunshine, biting wind, and even some wet snow, all over the span of a few hours. Patagonia’s 2010 product line has the right gear to keep you moving and focused on enjoying the jaw-dropping alpine surroundings of Lake O’Hara’s legendary trails, instead of worrying about overheating – or freezing – as you wander the trails of one of the true gems of Canadian Rockies hiking.
Merino 2
Patagonia adds to merino wool’s considerable attributes – wicking, warm, soft, stretchy – by spinning their wool around a recycled polyester core, enhancing both dry time and durability. The lightweight Merino 2 T-shirt also scores eco-friendly points for its next-to-skin softness that comes from Patagonia’s slow-washing process, instead of the chlorine wash often used to soften the rough edge of untreated merino. Bonus points: merino’s natural odour-resistant properties means you won’t offend your companions post-hike in the busy kitchen of the Elizabeth Parker hut.
Rock Guide Pant
Patagonia’s Rock Guides are made of a soft, stretch-woven nylon, built for lightweight movement and tough enough to withstand scree-filled scrambles (and lunchtime’s rocky seating overlooking Lake Oesa). Articulated knees and a gusseted crotch allow effortless high-stepping and striding through alpine meadows as you outrun an afternoon thunderhead, and the 40 UPF rating provides very good sun protection. Down the road, give ‘em back to Patagonia and they’ll be recycled through their Common Threads Recycling Program.
M10
When you find yourself pelted by sideways rain and biting wind on the Yukness Ledges high above Lake O’Hara, it’s time to pull out the new M10 jacket. The lightest 3-layer hard shell in Patagonia’s line at 306g, the M10 is soft, pliable waterproof/breathable insurance against full-on precip and summit ridge gusts. Watertight zippers keep you dry and the zippered handwarmer pockets serve double-duty by extending into pit zips to shed excess heat. Slim fit for technical use over light-to-medium layers.
Simple Guide Jacket
Ascend fast in the cool morning chill up to Lake Oesa, traverse the Opabin Plateau, follow the All Souls Route to a late afternoon Lake MacArthur snack break, get back to the hut at dusk. The stretch-woven Simple Guide soft shell jacket moves moisture, dries fast, stretches and breathes - with the durability to survive all-day alpine wanderings. 91% all-recycled polyester with 9% spandex provides a great fit with a touch of stretch, and a Deluge® DWR (durable water repellent) finish sheds fickle weather. Recyclable through the Common Threads Recycling Program.
LW Travel Pack
The Lightweight Travel Pack holds everything you need for a day hike. The main compartment’s simple drawstring closure keeps a day’s worth of snacks and gear safe and packed tight, while the zippered lid pocket hides sunscreen, topo and sunglasses. Stash a water bottle and a rainshell in the exterior mesh pockets, and save your backside on Lake Oesa’s lunchtime rocks with a removable foam back pad that doubles as a sitting pad. Breathable shoulder straps and a webbing waistbelt distribute the load and keep you comfortable.
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word The Sacred Balance: Rediscovering Our Place in Nature by David Suzuki David Suzuki’s insightful and enduring book, The Sacred Balance: Rediscovering Our Place in Nature is the top pick on this summer’s Highline reading list. Originally written in 1997, Suzuki seamlessly blends the sciences with the arts, and ecology with economy, while appealing to our sense of humanity with inviting and painfully honest interpretation of the dangers that humanity is facing as a result of our “disconnection from the natural world.” As we have come to expect from this legendary Canadian, his beliefs are always supported by cold, hard facts, making the book as relevant—if not more relevant—than it was over a decade ago. Prepare to be shocked as Suzuki shines a sterile white light on the destructive practices that humans in a modern age take for granted. Luckily, the last chapter of the book provides heartening and concrete examples of people who are putting their beliefs into action. His case studies provide tangible suggestions for how to meet our basic needs while at the same time creating a way of life that is both ecologically sustainable and highly fulfilling. Treat yourself to a reality check this summer, and read this one.
Nuptse and Lhotse in Nepal Written and Illustrated by Jocey Asnong "Peppermint catnip popsicles!" Meet Nuptse and Lhotse, two "extraordinarily ridiculous" cats who, upon stumbling across a map of Nepal, embark on a quest for the majestic mountains that share their names. Besides being entertained by the cats' endearing and silly antics, this book is a great introduction for kids to Nepal's fabled mountain culture. Everyone will love the bright and playful illustrations while soaking up some international culture in a fun and memorable way. Sherpas, yaks, prayer flags, monks chanting, rickshaws, and frostbitten whiskers are just a small sample of the sights and sounds that Nuptse and Lhotse encounter on their epic adventure. And there's lots of witty feline banter, guaranteed to keep you and your kids giggling. You can find this book at Café Books in Canmore, The Whyte Museum in Banff, or at Pages in Kensington. It is also available online at www.cautiousleroy.com. Five percent of profits will be donated to organizations that protect Nepal and its people.
books in review Mountain Running in the Canadian Rockies Bow Valley Edition, by Bob Walker Looking to push the limits of your fitness this summer? How about adding some fun to your run? Bob Walker shares his passion for mountain running is this new book containing over 60 of the greatest trail runs the Bow Valley has to offer. The book features a wide variety of trails; from the accessible 2-kilometre Bow River Loop, all the way up to the 80-kilometre Aylmer-to-Exshaw two-day epic (for you crazies out there), and every adventure in between. Also included are maps, feast-your-eyes photography, and detailed descriptions of every route. Best of all, you can find GPS tracks of all the routes on the book's website at www.mtnrunning.ca. Endorsed by Olympic cross-country skier Sara Renner and all-around super-athlete Phil Villeneuve, two of the Bow Valley's most well-known slackers (clearly we jest), you can bet this book is going to test your boundaries. One word of warning, when Bob estimates that a 34-kilometre run takes three and a half hours, you might want to think twice if you expect to be home by lunch. These estimates are coming from the guy who ran every badass trail in this book in under a year. Just sayin'. Mountain Running in the Canadian Rockies is available in Canmore at Ultimate Fit Centre and Café Books, in Banff at the Bear and the Butterfly, and online at www.mtnrunning.ca.
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FACTS + DEADLINES Thanks for picking up a copy of this summer's Highline Magazine.
Our winter issue will hit the street November 2010. If you have a photo, story idea, or advertise ment to flaunt this winter, please contact us at info@highlineonline.ca for details.
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Scientific evidence is pointing towards an 82 per cent decline in the volume of Alberta's glaciers by the end of the century. In light of such a prediction, the experience offered by a Banff tour company operating on the Athabasca Glacier has taken on special significance. Since the 1950s sightseers have paid for the opportunity to be transported onto the glacier for a first-hand look. Acting as unsuspecting documentarians of a disappearing landscape, tourists take to the ice and faithfully snap pictures. The human interruption on the otherwise desolate glacier is a strange, even entertaining juxtaposition. Removed from their touristic context and isolated against blue ice, sights such as a middle-aged woman dressed in a sari, a barefoot Japanese student, a Brooklyn-born Orthodox Jewish man, an empty wheel chair and a rubber duck floating in a shallow puddle seem hopelessly out of place. The glaring incongruity of this scene that unfolds everyday during the summer months may hint of a deeper paradox between humankind and the natural world. Excerpt from Athabasca by Andrew Querner
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