Felicity Edwards explores how the implications of systems thinking help us to understand the complexity of situations, make decisions, and learn (or not) from our mistakes. 

For more information on the Leadership Development program at the Banff Centre visit: http://www.banffleadership.com/

This week, Banff photographer Tiffany Teske.  Find out more at: http://tiffanyteske.blogspot.com/

This week Camara talks about the lost art of Ski Ballet, and Meghan Ward (http://meghanjoyward.wordpress.com/) is in for the second part of her feature on Gertrude Benham.  Plus, this weeks Back Country Tip is on back country Lodges. 

A powerful evening of story, song, and reflection with local adventurer Leanne Allison, and eco-philosopher Joanna Macy, a leading voice in movements for peace, justice, and a safe environment. With California singer/ songwriter Jennifer Berezan and special guest Joel Kroeker.

For more information on Joanna Macy visit http://www.joannamacy.net/

This week, Michelle talks with Sophie Lauro about the Explorer Quotient. 

This week we hear from Banff Mayor John Stutz about possible RCMP cuts in Banff and Doug Kerr gives us an update on the TransCanada construction between Banff and the BC boarder.  We'll also hear from Town of Banff Environmental Coordinator Chad Townsend about Public Transit in Banff, and Nicky Cross tells us about Kickin It In Kananaskis.  And to round out the show, part two of Camara's interview with artist Robert Sinclair. 

Conflict happens in all aspects of our lives, but it doesn't have to be only negative. Discover how conflict can also be a powerful spark for positive change and creativity using a number of unique physical theatre processes.

Find out more about Leadership Development at The Banff Centre http://www.banffleadership.com/

This week, John Wilson tells us about the Three Ravens Restaurant at the Banff Centre http://www.banffcentre.ca/dining/threeravens.asp) plus Karen Rollins from Back country Energy Environmental Solutions (http://www.beeshive.org/) tells us about their organization.  This week on Mountain Licks, we'll hear Seth Anderson singing Ohh La La, and our Back Country Tip talks about Locations. 

CBC Radio 'Ideas' host Paul Kennedy and a panel of guests offer a stimulating discussion about how the arts and arts inspired creative thinking can stimulate innovation. They explore whether hope and imagination can serve as the new currency for innovation as we seek powerful solutions to today's challenges.

Find out more about the Leadership Development program at The Banff Centre. http://www.banffleadership.com/

Susan Kennard is in to talk about her new position with Parks Canada and the Cave and Basin. Michelle also kicks off her series of first time experiences in Banff National Park with local Jim Pissot.

The Bow Valley has plenty coming up in the next few weeks. Craig Richards from the Whyte Museum comes in to chat about the Olympicans in the Bow Valley exhibit, Jerry Auld and Brendan Glass merge wine and books with En Vino Novellus and we play Part 1 of an in depth interview with Canadian artist, Robert Sinclair.

Gordon Stenhouse, a research scientist and the leader of the Foothills Research Institute Grizzly Bear Research Program, reviews 5 years of DNA Grizzly Bear population inventory in Alberta.  Stenhouse also talks about new work on related to Grizzly Bear monitoring. 

From the Park Radio Vault, here is a presentation Chic Scott did in 1998 on the Mountaineering History in Lake Louise.

I chat with Isabelle Daigneault about Ever Upward, the complete digitized collection of the Canadian Alpine Journals from 1907-2008 on DVD with searchable text. Every issue of the Canadian Alpine Journal from the first issue published in 1907 (until 2008) has been scanned and converted to digital text with photographs. We talk about the product, but also about the incredible process they went through to bring it to us.  

Find out more and purchase your own copy at: http://www.alpineclubofcanada.ca/CAJ-DVD/index.html

Discover a leadership model that focuses on communication as the major tool of organizational effectiveness. Listen as Pamela Perkins, author of the Art and Science of Communication: Tools for Effective Communication in the Workplace shares some insight into this vital tool for 21st century leadership in the global workforce.
Find out more at http://www.hci-global.com/

And check out the Leadership Learning Lab Blog:
http://www.banffcentre.info/leadership/blogs/lab

This week Camara Miller is in to tell us about long time Bow Valley resident EJ (Ted) Hart. 

From a presentation at the Whyte Museum of the Canadian Rockies we look at a collection of work from photographer George Webber that focuses First Nation and Hutterite communities as well as Calgary's notorious East Village.

This week we learn about the Snickers Jr Big Mountain Challenge at Lake Louise Ski Area from Danielle Serman, and Meghan Ward helps us learn about historical mountaineer Gertrude Benham.  Plus, this weeks Back Country Tip is on Self-Reliance. 

From a presentation to the Rocky Mountain section of the Alpine Club of Canada, local mountaineer Brian Merry talks about his trip to the top of the highest mountain in North America, Denali. 

Find out more about the Rocky Mountain section: http://www.accrockymtn.ca/

In the midst of unending crises and a climate of anxiety, how do leaders and organizations maintain their clarity, focus, and direction? Dr. Wheatley has become a student of leadership in crisis and talks about some of her findings and observations.

For more information on the Leadership Development program at the Banff Centre visit: http://www.banffleadership.com/

Heather Dempsey kicks off the show with some facts about the Bow Valley Parkway voluntary closure and Shelley Humphries talks all things aquatics, culverts and improved fish movement.

This week, Sarah Elmeligh from Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society (http://www.cpaws.org/) talks about the Alberta Grizzly count.  Stavros Karlos, chair of the Banff Housing Corporation tells us about a survey they are conducting.  Sally Caudill from the Town of Canmore talks about Canmore becoming a fair trade community. 

This week I talk with the author of entangled enchantments, Wilma G Rubens. 

Find out more at: http://www.wilmarubens.com/

This week, we learn about the possibility of competitive climbing being part of the 2020 Olympic games, and we hear about Kristy's experience at these last Olympics.  Plus, this week's Back Country Tip is about preparedness. 

Canada Research Chair in Glaciology at Simon Fraser University Dr. Gwenn Flowers shares her presentation Water Under Glaciers: Why some glaciers flow fast and what this means for their survival. 

This week Michelle chats with Nadine Fletcher about the amazing qualities of the little creatures in the park and Heidi Perren stops by to talk about what Banff National Park staff are doing to make every visit a safe and memorable one.

This week, Banff town councillor Stavros Karlos gives us an update from council and Hal Morrison, wildlife-human conflict specialist for Lake Louise, Yoho and Kootenay talks about what happens when the winter weather is mild and the bears wake up from hibernation. As well, we play a segment from the Canadian Rockies Snow and Ice Initiative 2010 Speaker Series where Bob Sandford shared a presentation he recently made to policy makers in Western Canada about why we urgently need a national water policy strategy. And Andy Winfield wraps up the show with another Mountain View.

This week, I chat with one of the top ice climbers in Canada, Will Gadd, about his how to book 'Ice & Mixed Climbing: Modern Technique'. 

Learn about the Whyte Museum of the Canadian Rockies.

The discovery of Hot Springs is what led to the creation of Banff National Park.  Find out about the building that houses some of them.

It's not everywhere you can find a historic Transformer Building.

Discover Saint Paul's Presbyterian Church.

Find out about Saint Georges In The Pines Anglican Church.

Learn about the Sign of the Goat Curio Shop.

This week we learn about Bow Valley resident Trish Hubbard.

From a presentation to the Bow Valley Naturalists, this show attempts to prove that anything a big wildlife star can do, one of the smaller supporting cast animals can do even better!  You'll discover that the really big stories of the Rockies are actually told by some of the smallest creatures we have.

Recognized as two of the best and most knowledgeable guides in the area, Joel and Nadine have worked in the Rockies since 1991, both for Parks Canada and now as Great Divide Nature Interpretation.  http://www.greatdivide.ca/

For more information on the Bow Valley Naturalists visit: http://www.bowvalleynaturalists.org/

This week, we learn about the first Canadian to ski solo to the South Pole, Meagan McGrath, and Amar Athwal shares some winter photography tips.  Plus, this weeks Back Country Tip: Planning Your Day.