Where Has All the Snow Gone – Alex Gottlieb

Snow is one of the most contradictory cues we have for understanding climate change. As in many recent winters, the lack of snowfall in December seemed to preview our global warming future, with peaks from Oregon to New Hampshire more brown than white and the American Southwest facing a severe snow drought. On the other …

Wildflowers – Meghan Ward

Mary Schäffer Warren (1861 – 1939) was 43 years old and recently widowed when she bucked Victorian-era conventions and reinvented herself as a mountain explorer, writer, and photographer. Over a century later, outdoor writer and historian Meghan J. Ward is entering her forties with new questions about her identity and her relationship with adventure and the natural world. …

Grizzly Bear Science – Bruce McLellan

Coexisting with grizzly bears into the future will be an increasing challenge and require a deep understanding of these large carnivores and what factors make their populations tick. Based on perhaps the longest uninterrupted wildlife research project done by one individual, this is the intertwined story of the science underlying our understanding of grizzly bears …

Where the Falcon Flies – Adam Shoalts

Welcome Back Adam Shoalts! Looking out his porch window one spring morning, Adam Shoalts spotted a majestic peregrine falcon flying across the neighbouring fields near Lake Erie. Falcons migrate annually from southernmost Canada to remote arctic mountains. Grabbing his backpack and canoe, Shoalts resolved to follow the falcon’s route north on an astonishing 3,400-kilometre journey …

Searching For Happy Valley – Jane Marshall

Searching for Happy Valley: A Modern Quest for Shangri-La Over her 17-year career as a travel writer, Jane Marshall has wandered the planet, always in search of wild, high-altitude, off-the-beaten-track places. During her travels, she discovered something profound. On three continents, separated by vast oceans, she found hidden valleys known locally as “Happy Valley.” Her …

Back to the Water…

As the weather starts to warm up and the days get longer, there’s nothing quite like the feeling of getting out on the water for the first time of the year. Whether you’re an experienced paddler or a newbie, there’s something about being on the water that just feels right. As you slip your preferred …

The Plight of the Spotted Owl – Sarah Cox

The spotted owl (Strix occidentalis) is a medium-sized owl that lives in the old-growth forests of western North America. Its range extends from British Columbia down to Mexico, but the species has been in decline for decades due to habitat loss, logging, and other human activities. Sarah Cox an award journalist and author based in …

How To Be A Climate Optimist – Chris Turner

In this episode, I interviewed Chris Turner, author of the book “How to Be A Climate Optimist”. In his book, Chris explores how we can approach the climate crisis with a positive outlook and offers practical solutions for creating a sustainable future. Chris begins by acknowledging the severity of the climate crisis and the urgency …

Lights To Guide Me Home – Meghan J. Ward

Meghan J. Ward is an outdoor, travel, and adventure writer based in Banff, Alberta, a fellow of the Royal Canadian Geographical Society, and the author of “Lights to Guide Me Home.” Meghan is wife and partner in business and creativity with Paul Zizka, a mountain landscape and adventure photographer. They love to explore the wild …