Altitude Check Podcast

Living in the mountains is expensive, and the thought of trying to make it affordable can be overwhelming. In this episode, Jaiden and Sabina talk personal finance, their financial principles, and how it applies to living in a mountain town. This isn't an advice podcast, but maybe you are inspired to find balance and invest in yourself.

Businesses and platforms we mention in this episode:
One Big Happy Life and their One Year Spending Plan
Moka
Coinbase
Talize Thrift Store
Switching Gear

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@jbirdhay
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This week, Jaiden and Sabina sit down with Jake from Northern T-Shirt Co. to talk about how he built his sustainable clothing brand. NTC is a Bow Valley based conscious clothing label that uses sustainable materials and donates 100% of profits to a different charity each collection. Find them on Instagram and give them some love!

Follow this link to watch a quick highlight of the 2019 Stratford Swan Parade. It's worth it.

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@jbirdhay
@sabina_litherland

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While this isn't an advice podcast, we have learned a lot from our combined years of trial and error while hiking, and wanted to share some of our tried and true hiking practices. Summit beers optional, first aid kits required.

Tag us in your hiking pics on Instagram!

Small businesses or products we mention in this episode and love to support. Check them out and give them some love!

The Secret Shake Company. Sabina hasn't tried it yet, but she's super excited to! Check them out here.
Deuter backpack for day hiking. It's amazing.
MEC festival chair. If you want the comfiest lunch break ever, you need this chair.
Deuter backpacking bag similar to Jaiden's. We love Deuter on the pod!
Valhalla Pure Outfitters, Canmore's local spot for hiking gear. Check them out here!
Laidback Snacks, Jaiden and Sabina can't get enough of the Maple Praline Almonds.

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@jbirdhay
@sabina_litherland

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We all know that single-use plastics and other disposable convenience items are a huge issue for our climate and our world. Banff-based student Luna Kawano has taken action and started the reusable container pilot project called Banff Isn't Disposable in an effort to reduce the waste associate with takeaway food at Banff's restaurants. Today on the pod, Luna talks about her approach to the project, how it will unfold, and what she hopes to see in the future.

Find out more about Banff Isn't Disposable on their website.
Connect with them on Instagram and Facebook.

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@jbirdhay
@sabina_litherland

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In this super conversational episode, discover the story behind Sabina's novel Instagram fame and the scoop behind Jaiden's 3 day career.

Watch the famous Instagram reel here.

Stickers are here! Thank you to The Pro Image here in Canmore for doing an incredible job realizing all of our sticker dreams. We have had a blast participating in tasteful graffiti of our stickers around Banff and Canmore.

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@altitudecheckpodcast
@jbirdhay
@sabina_litherland

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When two friends sit down to chat, the conversation can go in any wild direction. This week, we cover:

• Jaiden gets a job! Hear how she will spend her last week of freedom
• The shift in climbing culture and finding your community
• Everyone needs GORE-TEX
• The TikTok Chlorophyll trend
• Some good reads
• TLC reality TV
• Garden update (and Jaiden's bad herb puns)
• The trials of brewing homemade kombucha (and wine?)

See what we mean???

Small businesses we mention in this episode and love to support. Find them on Instagram and give them some love!

Nutter's Everyday Naturals, the best place for all things natural health and eating: @nuttersnatural
Herbaland Gummies, a tasty go-to for vegan supplements: @herbalandgummies

Let’s be friends! Find us on Instagram:
@altitudecheckpodcast
@jbirdhay
@sabina_litherland

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In today's episode during Mental Health Week, Jaiden and Sabina discuss mental health and wellness. The pandemic has had a huge toll on overall mental health, and the Canadian Mental Health Association has chosen the theme of "name it, don't numb it" for their campaign this year. In support of that mission, Jaiden and Sabina identify where they are at right now, and what strategies have helped them to get there. 

Today we cover:

• Mental wellness comes in waves
• Finding the root cause and identifying holistic strategies to manage that
• Know when you need to talk to someone
• Find balance
• Start small, and set reasonable expectations
• Do something everyday to get moving, be creative, and give yourself space to feel
• Don't underestimate the power of sleep

Resources we love:

Crisis support. If you or someone you know is thinking about suicide, call the Canada Suicide Prevention Service at 1-833-456-4566 (24/7) or text 45645 (4 pm to 12 am ET).

• Wellness Together - https://wellnesstogether.ca/en-CA
• Headspace App - https://www.headspace.com/
• Canadian Mental Health Association National Website - https://cmha.ca/
• Reroot Podcast episode with Lee Macmillan - https://open.spotify.com/episode/35i0uo6niWRSeEtDjycPud?si=a_VGdE6qS8mOGAYQnBmKvA
• #SpeakUpForLee charity in development to continue mental health and anti-cyber bullying advocacy. If you have the means to donate, please find the Go Fund Me here - https://www.gofundme.com/f/speakupforlee?utm_campaign=p_cp_url&utm_medium=os&utm_source=customer

Let’s be friends! Find us on Instagram:
@altitudecheckpodcast
@jbirdhay
@sabina_litherland

Jaiden and Sabina spend this week sharing their passion for sustainability, and 3 ways that you can move towards a more sustainable life. 

• Ditch disposable masks
• Chuck the coffee cups
• Pitch the plastic water bottles
• Compost v. Garbage

Let us know your #1 sustainability tip on our Instagram page!

Bow Valley locals, shop The Bear Minimum (@bearminimumbowvalley on Instagram) for everything you need to ditch single-use plastic. 

Let’s be friends! Find us on Instagram:
@altitudecheckpodcast
@jbirdhay
@sabina_litherland

After a fantastic few weeks of hosting guests on the pod, Jaiden and Sabina are back with a conversational episode, and some rapid fire questions including:

What's one thing Sabina had to learn the hard way?
What is Jaiden's favourite exercise?
If Sabina could switch lives with anyone for a day, who would it be?
When is Jaiden most inspired?

Come along and get to know your hosts a little better!

Let’s be friends! Find us on Instagram:

@altitudecheckpodcast
@jbirdhay
@sabina_litherland

This week, Jaiden and Sabina sit down with Banff journalist and elusive Facebook personality, Jessia Arsenio. The conversation touches on difficult subject matter, such as housing security and drug use.  In this episode:

• All about Overheard in Banff
  • The trial of Mark Camus
• Banff's party problem
  • Drug use and harm reduction
• Staff housing in the valley and how to change it for the better
• Local politics

Where to find Jessia:

Instagram: @jessiaarsenio
Twitter: @jessiaarsenio

Let’s be friends! Find us on Instagram:

@altitudecheckpodcast
@jbirdhay
@sabina_litherland