ML Blue Mountains Fall ’24 Issue Out Now

Mountain Life drops the latest Blue Mountains issue.

The German thinker Friedrich Nietzsche first penned the phrases “What doesn’t kill me makes me stronger” inside the late nineteenth century. Whereas the well-worn aphorism may now be reminiscent of motivational posters, the sentiment is nonetheless apt for the human scenario, whether or not or not in Nietzsche’s 1888 or modern-day 2024: Resilience is important to every our survival and our contentedness.

Tackling adversity head-on and rising with lessons found is a story all of us want to hear; it’s the inspiration we might like as we summit our challenges. Throughout the Fall 2024 issue of Mountain Life Blue Mountains, we’re detailing tales of grit and endurance, of people coming to phrases with how far they’ll push their limits and discovering merely how strong they’re certainly. –Kristin Schnelten, Editor

Resilience is important to every our survival and our contentedness.

Issue Highlights

THE EPIC WILDERNESS TRAVERSE

Every September, 250 masochistic beasts zip their telephones and GPS gadgets into tamper-proof baggage and bought right down to canoe, trek and mountain bike all through 150 kilometres of the Algonquin wilderness with nothing higher than a paper map, compass and headlamp to data them. The gruelling 24-hour (or additional) event, organized by Collingwood native Bob Miller, has developed a fame as one in all many premier journey races in Canada. Kristin Schnelten takes a deep dive into the tales of ache and perseverance behind the astounding effort of teamwork, navigation, athleticism and raw psychological energy that is Wilderness Traverse. As Miller says to rivals: “You will adore it. You will hate it. You will actually really feel extremely efficient. You need it to complete. Then, when it’s all through and likewise you’re once more to your frequent day-to-day life, you may crave to do it as soon as extra.”

THE PERSEVERANCE OF CHARLIE ADAMS

In September of 2022, the world of Charlie Adams—native character and pillar of the ski enterprise—modified in a reduce up second, when a tree-trimming accident left him with a excessive spinal wire harm. The outpouring of help from the neighborhood mirrored Charlie’s consummate optimistic perspective and helped to stoke the hearth of his perseverance and gratitude. Contributing Editor Colin Self-discipline catches up with the indefatigable athlete as he adapts to his new life, tackling mountain biking, snowboarding and rehabilitation with attraction, abdomen laughs—and bicep flexes.

POM POM FOR ALL

Pom Pom homeowners Rheanna Kish and Andrea Greyerbiehl have been scheming and smiling as a result of the day they met. With their first ice cream hut in Thornbury, through their relocation merely down the freeway and their enlargement to neighbouring Meaford, Pom Pom is devoted fuelling steamy days on the seashore and conserving {{the summertime}} vibe going straight through winter. Their Meaford location is open year-round, and serves as ice cream central for his or her do-it-yourself plant-based selections, which may be discovered from native retailers throughout the province. ML Contributing Editor Allison Kennedy-Davies will get the behind-the-scenes scoop regarding the little ice cream retailer which may.

THE EPICENTRE OF CANADIAN MOUNTAIN BIKING

When Colin Self-discipline says, “It was one in all many raddest points I’ve ever seen,” you already understand it’s one for the books. Self-discipline and his family hit up Le Massif, QC, for a fast-and-furious downhill mountain bike journey, then joined the throngs of supporters on the Mountain Bike World Cup Finals at Mont-Sainte-Anne. Cowbells, crashes and champagne showers abounded at this high-intensity all-out celebration of mountain biking and its contagious energy.

WORKING FROM HOME IN CEYLON

Dano Harris is a creative dynamo. The blacksmith and woodworker (and longtime snowboard trainer) defines himself as a craftsman, nevertheless the prime quality and coronary coronary heart in every bit he creates lands him squarely inside the artisan class. He put his a few years of experience to the check out collectively along with his largest effort however: his residence studio in Ceylon. The cordwood-constructed workshop showcases his hand-forged steel cross gadgets and precise consideration to component, and serves because the model new residence for his sculptural and purposeful work.

SILVERSTAR DELIVERS

Infinite grins, deep pow and nonexistent increase traces: Does the right ski resort exist? ML Author Glen Harris packed up his crew and jetted off to SilverStar remaining season, bringing once more optimistic affirmation: Positive, this fabled land is precise. And it’s accessible, too. A mellow airport, sweet mid-mountain village and massive terrain sealed the deal. Harris lays out the small print on this BC resort that boasts the entire steeps, glades and après you’re dreaming of.

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