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Alright, so if you're thinking about stone lifting in Alberta, you're looking at a pretty unique scene. We've got those massive Rocky Mountains on one side, and then the vast prairies stretching out on the other. This means we've got a whole lot of different kinds of rocks and ways to get into lifting them.
Out in the mountains, it's pretty common for folks who are into hiking or just exploring to stumble across some seriously gnarly rocks. There's a real appeal to just trying to budge a massive boulder you find on a trail – it's like nature's own challenge. You're not looking for perfect, smooth stones; you're looking for something that just screams "lift me if you can!" It's less about competition and more about that personal test against the raw power of the land.
Then, you've got the strongman and strongwoman community, which is really active here. They're the ones training with the proper Atlas Stones in gyms, getting ready for competitions. Calgary and Edmonton, especially, have some great spots where you can find these stones and get coached up. You'll see a lot of people pushing their limits, trying to hit personal bests, and just generally being super supportive of each other. The strongman scene here is pretty vibrant, and stone lifting is almost always a crowd-pleaser at local events.
