2005-09-13 00:00:00, Tim Bester
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Early in the summer of 2005, a couple of things were on my mind : #1) How can I celebrate the 100th Anniversary of Alberta, Canada (my home province)? …and: B) Is there an easier way for me to ski year-round in Alberta, Canada (my home province)? In a flash of inspiration The Alberta Centennial Ski Stash Project was hatched. Read on for the details and a satellite video report.

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Unless you live under a rock (or somewhere other than Alberta) you know that 2005 marks the centennial of this great province. All across Alberta citizens are celebrating. As an Albertan, I have inherited a spirit of adventure and innovation from my foremothers and forefathers. The adventure part manifests itself in a passion for backcountry skiing and the desire to make turns year-round. The innovation part has resulted in a solution to the pain, suffering and humiliation endured when packing heavy ski gear around on dry trails in the lean months of summer. This year I took out the maps and chose one of my favourite Alberta summer skiing destinations. Next, I went to the basement and selected skis, boots, poles, etc from my extensive collection of semi-retired gear. In early July I humped it all up to the chosen venue, got some great corn snow turns and, in a bold move, stashed everything in the rocks and hiked out—unencumbered! The theory behind The Alberta Centennial Ski Stash Project was that I could return anytime; skipping lightly along the trail; arriving fresh as a daisy (except maybe for the smell) and the skis would be waiting. And I am happy to report that the strategy worked brilliantly! I had some fine summer ski days up there—not as many as I would have liked (it’s never enough) but I managed to keep my turns-all-year streak alive, and with less work than in previous summers. Less work is always good, especially when you get to be my age (I’m almost half as old as the Province of Alberta—you do the math). On one particular trip I was accompanied by a photographer from The Alberta Centennial Ski Stash Project Archival Society. The photos illustrating this article appear courtesy of Craven Morehead from The Alberta Centennial Ski Stash Project Archival Society. Using Biglines.com satellite technology, I was also able to file an <>Alberta Centennial Ski Stash Project<> video report from the field. Click the link below to view. Stash.wmv Tim                                                                                                                                                                    

Found 6 Comments
by on Sep 17, 2005
Now that was damn fine creativity. I'm keepin that one to show the grand kids. You have out done yourself again Toque man!
by on Sep 16, 2005
Thanks everyone, I'm very pleased with the response the film is getting. No doubt I will be hearing from National Geographic in the near future. [quote:39c76df8d4="mtw"]...where [approximately] is that? Looks super fun...[/quote:39c76df8d4] West of Calgary and yes, it is fun. Divulging further details on the location would be a serious breach of the Backcountry Skiers' Code of Ethics. Let's just say there are countless spots like that in the glorious province of Alberta. Part of the fun is in the finding. Tim
by on Sep 14, 2005
Toque, Nicely done. I wish I had been a part of that Centennial Initiative. Quality Video, Quality...I laughed the whole way through.
by on Sep 14, 2005
Not that I wnat to poach your stash or anything, but where [approximately] is that? Looks super fun, and you did a pretty sweet job on the video too.
by on Sep 14, 2005
entertaining :)

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