CONTRIBUTORS

Laurie Skreslet

On October 5th, 1982, Laurie Skreslet became the first Canadian to reach the top of Mount Everest. Laurie is a professional public speaker, the author of a best-selling book and has 35 years of climbing, coaching and leadership experience.  Laurie has written a feature story for the 2006 edition of Experience the Mountain Parks.  You’ll find Yamnuska on Page 8.  In addition, Skreslet is contributing his services within our Reader Contest.  Laurie will guide our Grand Prize Winner on a 2-day adventure trek in the Canadian Rockies!

For more information about Laurie Skreslet, click here.

Michael Kerr

Michael Kerr is a professional speaker.  He draws upon his experiences as a former park naturalist when he speaks and in authoring five books. Michael has written three stories for the 2006 edition of Experience the Mountain Parks.  You’ll find Minding Your Manners on Page 6, Any Questions? on Page 11 and Feeling Sheepish on Page 26/27. 

For more information about Michael Kerr, click here.

Carol Patterson

Carol Patterson is a well-known nature tourism consultant and the author of four books.  She writes & distributes an online newsletter quarterly.  Carol has written an engaging story for the 2006 edition of Experience the Mountain Parks.  You’ll find Experience a Lodge, Experience the Mountains on Page 2. 

For more information about Carol Patterson, click here.
 

Zale Zeviar

Zale Zeviar is a Master Teacher and Founder of the Initiate School of the Canadian Rocky Mountains Ltd.  As an adult school of Consciousness and Enlightenment, the Initiate School provides a non-denominational, non-religious venue where people from all walks of life attend classes and study evolution. Zale has written a compelling story for the 2006 edition of Experience the Mountain Parks.  You’ll find What Lies Within? on Page 3. 

For more information about Zale Zeviar, click here.

Andrew Kyle

Andrew Kyle is an adventurer, entrepreneur, and venture capitalist. When not working he likes to be with family and friends at Mount Engadine Lodge in the Spray Valley.  Andrew has written one story for the 2006 edition of Experience the Mountain Parks.  You’ll find Kananaskis: Welcome Now What? Explore on Page 7.

For more information about Andrew Kyle, click here.

Kim Fraser

Kim Fraser and her husband Steve Fear own and operate an authentic, historic Rocky Mountain retreat called Storm Mountain Lodge which is located mid-way between the town sites of Banff and Lake Louise.  Kim & Steve sponsored our 2006 Reader Photo Contest by providing three nights accommodation for our Grand Prize Winner (Andrew Penner) and for his guide (Laurie Skreslet).  You’ll find all of the details of our Photo Contest on the Outside Back Cover (Page 40).

For more information about Kim, Steve and Storm Mountain Lodge, click here.

Dave Birrell

Dave Birrell is an author, teacher, outdoor landscape photographer and professional interpretive guide within the Canadian Rockies. He has created a free online catalogue of over 1,500 Canadian Rockies mountain peaks – complete with 3-D visualization via Google Earth. Over the past three years, Dave has developed the content for a self-guided GPS audio tour system that helps park visitors interpret the natural & human history in much of the mountain parks. Dave has provided our readers with the complete picture about GPS touring within the 2006 edition of Experience the Mountain Parks. You’ll find GPS – Audio Tour of the Canadian Rockies on Page 6.

For more information about Dave Birrell, click here.

Dave Verhulst

Dave Verhulst is the Executive Director of the Mountain Parks Heritage Interpretation Association (MPHIA).  He holds a Master’s degree in Recreation Management from Acadia University, has worked as an interpreter for Parks Canada in Banff National Park and for Alberta Parks in Dinosaur Provincial Park. He has also worked as an interpretive guide for several local companies operating in the Banff area, as a canoe guide in Jasper and Ontario and as a Nordic Ski Instructor (CANSI accredited) for the Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise. With over a decade of experience in the guiding industry and as an accredited Professional Interpreter through MPHIA, Dave is well aware of the important role high-quality guiding plays in the experiences of many park visitors. He is committed to helping new guides and visitors have outstanding experiences in the Rockies that draw them deeper into themselves and into the landscape.

To contact Dave for more information, click here.