Cliff White’s roots in Banff go back a long way. His great-grandfather, Dave White, arrived in town in 1886 and operated a very successful general store. Cliff is the third named Cliff in the family — his grandfather Cliff White #1 was one of the group responsible for the creation of what are now the Mount Norquay Ski Resort and Skoki Lodge. His father, Cliff White #2 along with his wife Bev, created modern-day Sunshine Village Ski Resort. Cliff White #3, sometimes called Cliffy, who will be their Fireside Chat guest, grew up in Banff and became a National Park Warden. After a number of years on the Public Safety Team doing mountain rescue he earned a master’s degree at Colorado State University, his thesis topic being the history of fire in Banff Park. Today he is widely recognized for his role in bringing science to the management of the national parks and introducing prescribed burning to the management of the forests. Visit the webpage for more information.
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