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Tom Hornbein

Legendary American mountaineer Tom Hornbein talks about his first ever ascent on Mount Everest's west ridge in the 1960s.

Wade Davis on his best-selling book, Into the Silence

Explorer and adventurer Wade Davis discusses the story behind his best-selling book, Into the Silence: The Great War, Mallory, and the Conquest of Everest.

John Freeman

John Freeman is book critic, author and editor based in New York. On this episode, he discusses his forthcoming literary publication, "Freeman's."

Bernadette McDonald

Author Bernadette McDonald speaks about her book "Freedom Climbers" which retells the story of Polish climbers during the Second World War.

David Suzuki and Dasho Kinley Dorji

David Suzuki takes the stage with Bhutan's Dasho Kinley Dorji to talk about the ethos of Gross National Happiness.

Raphael Slawinski

Renowned Canadian alpinist Raphael Slawinski is interviewed by noted American climber, Jack Tackle, about his accomplishments in the climbing world and his firs

Ian Brown

Award-winning Canadian journalist and broadcaster Ian Brown talks about his love of mountains and what they mean to an artist.

Geoff Dyer

An interview with British writer Geoff Dyer, whose work has been described as “genre-defying” for the way in which he bends traditional forms of writing into hi

Nick Bullock

Former prison officer Nick Bullock shares his transition from a small-working class town in Britain to climbing summits across the world.

David Chaundy-Smart

Gripped magazine's editorial director David Chaundy-Smart reflects on Ontario's 1970s rock climbing scene.

musical therapy participants at banff centre

Musical Improvisation Is Great Therapy

Whether you're classically trained or have never picked up an instrument in your life, musical improvisation is a great way to learn to let go.

John Weller

Photographer and filmmaker John Weller speaks about his exploits to promote marine conversation and his journey to Antarctica's Ross Sea.

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We recognize, with deep respect and gratitude, our home on the side of Sacred Buffalo Guardian Mountain. In the spirit of respect and truth, we honour and acknowledge the Banff area, known as “Minihrpa” (translated in Stoney Nakoda as “the waterfalls”) and the Treaty 7 territory and oral practices of the Îyârhe Nakoda (Stoney Nakoda) – comprised of the Bearspaw, Chiniki, and Goodstoney Nations – as well as the Tsuut’ina First Nation and the Blackfoot Confederacy comprised of the Siksika, Piikani, and Kainai. We acknowledge that this territory is home to the Shuswap Nations, Ktunaxa Nations, and Metis Nation of Alberta, Rockyview District 4. We acknowledge all Nations who live, work, and play here, help us steward this land, and honour and celebrate this place.