What do the mountains mean to you? Maybe they’re a destination for a weekend getaway and sightseeing. Perhaps they’re your home, or the subject of your scientific research. No matter how you relate to Canada’s mountains, it is important to understand their significance, and the research happening in these majestic places. Whether you’re a new listener or a mountain-based researcher, we welcome you to this new season of the Canadian Mountain Podcast. On this episode of the Canadian Mountain Podcast, host Gabrielle Pyska joins the Canadian Mountain Network’s Co-Research Directors, Norma Kassi and Murray Humphries to discuss their history and research with the Network. They also highlight the significance of Canadian mountain systems and why studying them is vital.