Sid Marty

Member Speakers Bureau of Alberta©

Sid Marty will regale you with true stories about his adventures in the Rocky Mountains. He will dramatize the relationship between people and nature, our present situation and historic events that connect us to our ancestors. Why is it not a good idea to hide a tuna sandwich in a tent trailer, or lie around naked wearing nothing but sunburn ointment when in bear country? As a former Park Warden, he will recount amazing stories about his encounters with dangerous creatures including grizzly bears, black bears, cougars and tourists. A few escapades in mountain rescue operations will curdle the minds of the audience. Some of these operations went awry.

Sid is an expert environmentalist too. His zeal for the protection of the environment is not evangelistic or peachy, rather it his ability to articulate the concerns of most people who are gentle users of nature that grabs attention. His concerns are wide-ranging, however it is his explanation of the proper use of habitat by men and beasts and the attitudes of politicians rather than the virtues of recycling tin cans and plastic bags that engages his audience.

Sid Marty will tell you hilarious stories about what tourists do in National Parks. More importantly, he’ll articulately introduce the value of rugged-invidualism, a most cherished trait in Alberta. He’s the closest thing to a natural Albertan as you are going to get. He’s not only born and raised, he’s (a) Men of the Mountains, a writer, poet, singer, environmentalist, and grizzly bear wrestler. Where has he been hiding? Too bad they know him more in England and Scotland than here. Sid is a treasure, a celebrated author of two Canadian best-sellers and an international star.

Above all, Sid Marty will be funny and he will serve you a steaming plate of real-life experiences and a taste of what it means to be an Albertan and a Canadian. He is perfect for a national or international audience seeking to gain an idea of what it’s like to live in this most beautiful part of the world.

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