In my early 20s, after a summer job working in the Colorado Rockies, I headed back north with a group of friends. Our plan was to finish off our...
Kiley Torti
Kiley Torti is a health and fitness professional living in Banff, Alberta. She is an Ontario refugee who is happiest when wandering through the backcountry in pursuit of a Rocky Mountain high. Hiking, biking, or skiing, she is always on the lookout for new adventures in far-flung places on her extended backyard.
Fried Egg Jellyfish and Totems; Exploring Haida Gwaii by Kayak.
There is a gentle rocking to the kayak as it is pushed along by the tidal forces. I rest my paddle, lean back, turn my face to the sun and close my...
Get reeled in at the Banff Mountain Film and Book Festival
Every fall, as the temperatures drop, Bow Valley, Alberta, locals dread the “shoulder season.” Only the heartiest (or deranged?) souls continue to...
FireWorks and Sticky Buns
I have to admit, although I’m a dedicated fitness enthusiast, another passion that I have to counterbalance is my love of food. Our recent summer...
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