Trading Hustle for Horizons: Why We Started Alpine Vista Media

Hey there! We’re Liam and Kim—corporate professionals by weekday, mountain wanderers by weekend. Alongside our two adventure-loving dogs, Mia and Tikka, and our curious cat Twigs, we’ve traded the hustle of Ontario for the wild beauty of Alberta. The move wasn’t just about cost of living (though that helped)—it was about reclaiming space. Space to breathe, to roam, and to reconnect with the outdoors that always felt like home.

The Alberta Rockies have become our playground, and Alpine Vista Media is our way of sharing that joy—one trail, one summit, one muddy paw print at a time.

But getting started wasn’t easy.

We’ve talked about launching Alpine Vista Media for months—maybe years. The idea of sharing hike reviews, gear tips, and stories from the trail felt exciting… but also intimidating. There’s that quiet voice that creeps in: What if no one reads it? What if it’s not good enough? What if people think it’s silly?

Truth is, we’re not influencers. We’re not web developers. We’re just two people who love the mountains and want to build something that reflects that. And while the passion is there, the tech side? That’s been a learning curve. Navigating website builders, DNS records, image compression, and social media algorithms—none of it comes naturally. Especially as we get older, it’s easy to feel like the online world is speeding ahead without us.

But here’s the thing: we’re doing it anyway.

Because the trails we hike, the views we chase, and the moments we share with Mia, Tikka, and Twigs—they’re worth documenting. And if even one person finds inspiration, or feels a little more confident heading out on their first hike, then it’s all worth it.

So this blog isn’t perfect. It’s evolving. Just like us. We’ll be posting hike reviews, how-to guides, gear tips, and stories from the trail. Some posts might be polished, others might be muddy—but they’ll all be real.

Thanks for being here. Whether you’re a seasoned summit chaser or just love mountain views from your screen, we’re glad you’re part of the journey.

Let’s get outside 🌲
– Liam & Kim | Alpine Vista Media