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“A Change in Saddle” | A Squaw Valley Skier’s Migration to Kicking Horse, B.C.

In 1858, while exploring potential routes for the Canadian Pacific Railway, geologist Jimmy Hector lost control of his horse and was kicked unconscious. With several failed attempts at recovery by his companions, Hector was presumed dead. The details are not clear, but sometime later, while being carried to his grave, Hector miraculously rose to life and regained consciousness. He eventually […]

Andrew Marshall | April 30, 2013
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