It's early June and the mountains are calling. Canada's highest public paved road is snow free but closed to motor vehicles until June 15th. What to do? Join the steady stream of cyclists and pedal to the summit of Highwood Pass!
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Possible Silver Lining to this C-C-Cold Weather
Imagine hiking through a dead forest, all the pine trees brown and scentless... Unfortunately, this scary idea is a very real possibility due to growing infestations of mountain pine beetle. Since 2000, mountain pine beetles have moved into Alberta, as far south as the Crowsnest Pass and ranging north into the vast boreal forest. …
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