Gothic midwest this, gothic south that, where’s my gothic Canada? Akin to the instructions on How To Survive in Saskatchewan I wrote a while ago, I bring you How To Survive in Alberta.
Ledges are steeper than you realize
Jagged rocks like to fall with little warning
The chance of an animal following you is never zero
Mountains get cold at night
As tempting as it may seem, never, under any circumstances, approach the elk. Approaching the elk will seal your fate
It's very easy to make your death look like an accident out here
Avalanche’s are inevitable
The most important rule is number 3
Keep an eye on your altitude
Never leave the path unless you are confident in your agility
The mountain goats will give you directions in exchange for food
However, the right directions are very costly
Bobcats are masters of deceit
The trees have been here long before you were born and will remain standing long after you die
Mountain lions are not the only creatures who can stalk you for miles
Hikers rarely return to where they started
The sighting of mule deer means your safety is very important to something very old
Rocks have no capability for compassion
The mule deer can only protect you as far as the treeline
The Athabasca will never lie to you
Never let yourself be caught on a peak at the striking of an hour
The greatest offense you can commit is leaving something foreign behind you
If a wolf finds you, it's too late.
