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No Till pt.1
How increasing photosynthesis can help mitigate climate change in agricultural systems. Agriculture and climate change are two concepts that are becoming more interrelated in public discourse. Articles, films, and books are sharing the story of how agriculture could be used as a tool to help mitigate climate change. Most of these stories focus on carbon…
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Regenerative Farming: learners rather than overseers.
photo courtesy of Chris Montanini from The Stratford Beacon Herald/Post Media.
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Soundtrack for the skin track
As a person who spends a lot of time alone, music has become my constant companion. I’ve always loved music’s transformative power. A song can either draw out the mundane myopia of a moment or be a revelation of the eternal beauty of life. Music is medicine. A good record (or playlist in this case)…
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Riders on the Storm
**this story is in unfinished form. Late Monday, February 11th 2019, my phone rang. A familiar voice on the other end of the line. No ”hellos” or “how ya doings,” just four simple words: “you watching this storm?” “I am.” The Great Lakes are a cauldron brewing winter storms A storm was building south…
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Deep: the story of skiing and the future of snow
Author: Porter Fox. Publication Date: December 1st, 2013. Publisher: Rink House Publications, Jackson Hole.
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The art of imperfection: Worn Wear by Patagonia
Patagonia’s Worn Wear Tour visits Mont Tremblant, Quebec. Blazing the trail for more sustainable practices in consumerism.
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Backcountry Safety Gear 101: The Three Essentials
We all love the idea of getting out into wild spaces and slashing some turns in untouched snow; however, the backcountry experience is a process. And a large portion of that process is dedicated to staying safe. If you have even a modicum of interest in backcountry skiing you’ve likely heard of the safety trifecta:…
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Processing the Silverton Avalanche School Tragedy
Tragedy strikes Yesterday I read a tragic news story that should have surprised me, but didn’t. A man died in an avalanche in Colorado. What was unique about his case is that he was caught in the slide while taking an avalanche safety course (AST – 2). That means he was accompanied by a guide…
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Backcountry ski gear 101
Curious about ski touring? This post is for you. This a break down of the four main pieces of ski equipment you’ll need to get on the skin track and earn your turns: skis, bindings, boots, and skins. Travelling into the backcountry or skiing anywhere that is not managed by avalanche professionals is inherently dangerous.…
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Let’s be Friends | Cherry Coke
Props to my good buddy Rob Whelan for the image: https://robwhelanphotography.com/
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Lucas Tingle 