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| Author | : Bill Corbett |
| Publisher | : Rocky Mountain Books Ltd |
| Total Pages | : 228 |
| Release | : 2009 |
| Genre | : History |
| ISBN | : 9781897522400 |
Download The 11,000ers of the Canadian Rockies Book in PDF, Epub and Kindle
Winner of the Canadian Rockies Award at the 2005 Banff Mountain Book Festival, this comprehensive climber's guide and history of the 54 11,000-foot peaks in the Canadian Rockies celebrates in words and images these breathtaking summits and the wilderness settings over which they tower. This book uniquely captures and distills the lively and frequently forgotten accounts of the pioneering climbers and their various routes. Each entry provides a vivid description of the peak, an extensive history of the early ascents of it and a detailed description of moderate to intermediate routes, including access and approach information. Now extensively updated, the text is liberally illustrated with route and climbing photos, both contemporary and historical, and includes detailed area maps.
| Author | : Alan Kane |
| Publisher | : Rocky Mountain Books Ltd |
| Total Pages | : 448 |
| Release | : 2016 |
| Genre | : Travel |
| ISBN | : 1771600977 |
Download Scrambles in the Canadian Rockies – 3rd Edition Book in PDF, Epub and Kindle
Annotation Armed with first-hand information, Alan Kane describes over 170 scrambles in a clear, concise format. This includes equipment needed, when to go, how to get there, where to park and what to expect as you work your way to the summit. Photos showing the ascent line complement descriptions that include historical trivia, origins of placenames and summit views. Routes range from off-trail hiking suitable for strong hikers to challenging routes at the low end of technical climbing where use of specific handholds is required on steep, airy terrain.
| Author | : Hugh E.M. Stutfield |
| Publisher | : Rocky Mountain Books Ltd |
| Total Pages | : 208 |
| Release | : 2011-02-15 |
| Genre | : History |
| ISBN | : 192685540X |
Download Climbs & Exploration In the Canadian Rockies Book in PDF, Epub and Kindle
First published in 1903, Climbs & Exploration in the Canadian Rockies details the mountaineering adventures of Hugh Stutfield and J. Norman Collie while the two were together during various explorations in the area north of Lake Louise, Alberta. Between 1898 and 1902, Stutfield and Collie journeyed through the mountain towns, valleys and passes of the Rockies, where Collie completed numerous first ascents and discovered fresh views of Lake Louise and the Columbia Icefields.
| Author | : Steve Roper |
| Publisher | : San Francisco : Sierra Club Books |
| Total Pages | : 0 |
| Release | : 1979 |
| Genre | : Mountaineering |
| ISBN | : 9780871562920 |
Download Fifty Classic Climbs of North America Book in PDF, Epub and Kindle
Describes recommended mountain climbing routes, lists equipment requirements, and rates mountains for difficulty. Includes chapters on mountaineering in Alaska and Yukon, and in western Canada.
| Author | : Ben Nearingburg |
| Publisher | : Rocky Mountain Books Ltd |
| Total Pages | : 331 |
| Release | : 2017 |
| Genre | : Sports & Recreation |
| ISBN | : 177160199X |
Download A Peakbagger's Guide to the Canadian Rockies Book in PDF, Epub and Kindle
A full-colour, comprehensive scrambling guide to the increasingly popular mountain landscapes located in the northwestern reaches of the Rocky Mountains. Following in the footsteps of classic publications such as Scrambles in the Canadian Rockies and More Scrambles in the Canadian Rockies, A Peakbagger's Guide to the Canadian Rockies: North pulls back the curtain on the vast sea of summits from the Columbia Icefield northwards. The authors describe over 100 routes to peaks of all sizes and difficulties, from simple alpine hikes on well-defined trails, to challenging scrambles and focused alpine climbs. Routes are included for peaks in all four corners of Jasper National Park, Willmore Wilderness Park and Mount Robson Provincial Park as well as peaks near the towns of Cadomin, Hinton, Grande Cache and Valemount. Each summit has well-described ascent and descent routes supported by stunning photographs of the majestic wilderness of the northern Rockies. Described routes range from short single-day trips to more aggressive multi-day expeditions. A Peakbagger's Guide to the Canadian Rockies has something for everyone looking to enjoy the splendour of Canada's mountains.
| Author | : Andrew Nugara |
| Publisher | : Rocky Mountain Books Ltd |
| Total Pages | : 346 |
| Release | : 2011 |
| Genre | : Sports & Recreation |
| ISBN | : 1926855760 |
Download Snowshoeing in the Canadian Rockies Book in PDF, Epub and Kindle
The Canadian Rockies in winter are nothing short of spectacular, and snowshoes provide an easy, fun and exciting way to see some of the best winter scenery Canada has to offer. "Snowshoeing in the Canadian Rockies" describes 61 great routes for snowshoers of all levels--from beginners who have never snowshoed, to experienced backcountry travellers who are looking for new challenges. The trips extend from scenic Waterton in the far south to the breathtaking Columbia Icefield in the north section of Banff National Park. Photos, maps and detailed route descriptions are provided for each trip, as well as level of difficulty, objective hazards and additional equipment requirements. Whether you are looking for an easy day on flat terrain amid beautiful surroundings or far-reaching and magnificent views from the summit of a picturesque mountain, you will find it in this spectacular new guidebook.
| Author | : James Monroe Thorington |
| Publisher | : Philadelphia : J.W. Lea |
| Total Pages | : 418 |
| Release | : 1925 |
| Genre | : Canadian Rockies (B.C. and Alta.) |
| ISBN | : |
Download The Glittering Mountains of Canada Book in PDF, Epub and Kindle
| Author | : Faye Reineberg Holt |
| Publisher | : Heritage House Publishing Co |
| Total Pages | : 114 |
| Release | : 2010 |
| Genre | : History |
| ISBN | : 1894974999 |
Download Canada's Rocky Mountains Book in PDF, Epub and Kindle
The grandeur of the Canadian Rockies has captivated hearts and minds, challenged the daring and athletic and fired the imaginations of writers, photographers and other artists. In this book, images ranging from simple to iconic to surprising capture that rich heritage. Discover the people, legends and little-known facts of this area's past. Meet the men and women who conquered peaks and built lives in mountain communities. Through narrative and image, revel in the parks and hinterlands that have endlessly fascinated tourists. Faye invites locals and tourists alike to marvel at the photos, consider the science of the mountain landscape and catch glimpses of yesterday in the sports, culture and real-life adventure of Canada's Rocky Mountains.
| Author | : Lynn Martel |
| Publisher | : Rocky Mountain Books Ltd |
| Total Pages | : 218 |
| Release | : 2011 |
| Genre | : Sports & Recreation |
| ISBN | : 1926855272 |
Download Tales & Trails Book in PDF, Epub and Kindle
Since moving to the Rockies of western Canada in 1984, Lynn Martel has spent countless hours and days exploring the mountain wilderness with her many experienced friends as well as some of the best known and well-informed professional guides in the outdoor adventure business. Waking up in tents and backcountry huts; hiking and skiing up valleys, over passes and across glaciers; rock climbing; mountain biking; caving; paddling and horseback riding have all become integral parts of Martel's life in the Mountain West. Since the mid-1990s, Martel has shared the beauty and the magic of the region's inspiring wilderness destinations through finely crafted tales of her own adventures and also those of the Rockies' most colourful and iconic adventure personalities. Her vast amount of experience and insight into the most popular activities available to tourists, locals and the most skilled and competent weekend warriors infuse this collection of 20 of her best adventure stories. Complete with colour photographs and maps, difficulty ratings, seasonal details and general information, these stories will inspire those seeking to experience adventures at their own level in and around Kananaskis Country, Canmore, Lake Louise and Banff, Yoho and Jasper national parks.
| Author | : Chic Scott |
| Publisher | : Rocky Mountain Books Ltd |
| Total Pages | : 248 |
| Release | : 2012-02-01 |
| Genre | : Sports & Recreation |
| ISBN | : 1926855795 |
Download Summits & Icefields 1 Book in PDF, Epub and Kindle
RMB is pleased to present the third edition of Summits and Icefields 1: Alpine Ski Tours in the Canadian Rockies, one of our bestselling guidebooks. Researched and written by legendary alpinist Chic Scott, with the assistance of mountain guide Mark Klassen, this guidebook will continue to be the bible of ski mountaineers in the Rockies. There will be plenty of new tours in the book, particularly in newly developed areas where skiers can grab a few powder turns near the road. Information on other areas will be either greatly expanded or completely rewritten and updated. The entire book will be printed in colour, showcasing many mouthwatering ski images and destinations. Digital shaded maps prepared from satellite imagery will illustrate the routes and terrain and will allow this guidebook to set a new standard for ski guidebooks in North America. The companion volume, Summits and Icefields 2: Alpine Ski Tours in the Columbia Mountains, will appear in autumn 2012.
