The 11 000ers Of The Canadian Rockies

Author : Bill Corbett
Publisher : Rocky Mountain Books Ltd
Page : 228 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 2009
Category : History
ISBN : 1897522401

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The 11,000ers of the Canadian Rockies by Bill Corbett Pdf

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 : Hugh E.M. Stutfield
Publisher : Rocky Mountain Books Ltd
Page : 208 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 2011-02-15
Category : History
ISBN : 9781926855400

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Climbs & Exploration In the Canadian Rockies by Hugh E.M. Stutfield Pdf

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 : Brandon Pullan
Publisher : Rocky Mountain Books Ltd
Page : 264 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 2016-03-18
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9781771601160

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The Bold and Cold by Brandon Pullan Pdf

Over the past 100 years, climbers have been pushing standards in the Canadian Rockies. From long alpine ridges to steep north faces, the Rockies are synonymous with cutting-edge ascents. Peaks such as Robson, Chephren, Kitchener, the Twins and Alberta elude the many and reward the few. Many of the big faces were climbed between the 1960s and 1990, the golden age of alpinism in the Rockies. The men and women who first were part of that set high standards. Future alpinists read old journals and guidebooks, hoping to experience what the alpine "pioneers" did. For most, the Rockies require a certain edge that comes with age, humiliation and failure. Perhaps the ones who drink the most whisky, dream of the biggest peaks and sleep with snowballs in their hands are the ones rewarded with the momentary triumph of coming to a draw with one of these mountains. This is not a guidebook. Rather, it is a narrative history by the people who risked life and limb to establish these long, difficult and sometimes scary climbs.

Author : Douglas Leighton
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 112 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 1999-06-01
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1551531127

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The Canadian Rockies by Douglas Leighton Pdf

Author : Chic Scott
Publisher : Rocky Mountain Books Ltd
Page : 444 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 2000
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 0921102593

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Pushing the Limits by Chic Scott Pdf

Recipient of the Banff Mountain Book Festival's Canadian Rockies Award A book to be read and digested, then sampled, then read and dipped into often...a fine achievement for this dedicated author... Bruce Fairley, Canadian Alpine Journal HOLY SHIT WAAAAAAAAAT A FABBBBBULOUS TOME. Tami Knight, Illustrator/Mountaineer This important new book tells the story of Canada's 200-year mountaineering history. Through the use of stories and pictures, Chic Scott documents the evolution of climbing in Canada. He introduces us to the early mountain pioneers and the modern day climbing athletes; he takes us to the crags and the gyms, from the west coast to Quebec, and from the Yukon to the Rockies. But most importantly, Scott showcases Canadian climbers--the routes that challenged them, the peaks that inspired them, their insatiable desire to climber harder, to push the limits. Begin the trek through Canada's climbing history... Learn about Swiss guides hired by CPR hotels who ushered in the glory years of first ascents. Continue through to the turn of the twentieth century when British and American climbers of leisure found themselves hampered by the difficulties of travel through the Canadian wilderness. Learn about the European immigrants of the 1950s who pushed the limits on the rock walls, and the American superstars who led the search for frightening new routes on the big north faces. Be there when British expatriates pioneer an exciting new trend in world mountaineering--waterfall ice climbing. Witness the popular growth of sport climbing, both on the crags and in the gyms. Finally, enjoy the story of home-grown climbers. Initially slow to take up the challenge, both at home and overseas, they are now leaders in the climbing world.

Author : John Martin,Jon Jones
Publisher : Rocky Mountain Books Ltd
Page : 432 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 2015-06-30
Category : Travel
ISBN : 9781771601016

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Sport Climbs in the Canadian Rockies by John Martin,Jon Jones Pdf

Sport Climbs in the Canadian Rockies, with over 15,000 copies of previous editions sold, returns with a new, completely revised, updated and redesigned seventh edition. Sport Climbs continues to be the quintessential guidebook that both local and visiting climbers reach for when travelling to Western Canada. Featuring over 2,300 routes located throughout the Bow Valley, including climbs at Banff, Canmore, Lake Louise, Kananaskis Country and the Ghost River area, this new edition features eight new areas, 500 new routes, the latest updates, full-colour maps and photos, and over 300 marked topos. All routes include difficulty classifications and are completely indexed, including first-ascent information.

Author : Roger Patillo
Publisher : Trafford Publishing
Page : 478 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 2005
Category : History
ISBN : 9781412056274

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The Canadian Rockies by Roger Patillo Pdf

This book tells of the larger-than-life guides, mountaineers, and adventurers that created the enduring legends and true tales of the Canadian Rockies when the wilderness was still unspoiled.

Author : Robert Kruszyna,William Lowell Putnam
Publisher : New York : American Alpine Club ; Banff : Alpine Club of Canada
Page : 348 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 1985
Category : Nature
ISBN : STANFORD:36105016534575

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The Rocky Mountains of Canada, North by Robert Kruszyna,William Lowell Putnam Pdf

Author : Glen W. Boles,William Lowell Putnam,Roger W. Laurilla
Publisher : Rocky Mountain Books Ltd
Page : 284 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 2006
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 1894765796

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Canadian Mountain Place Names by Glen W. Boles,William Lowell Putnam,Roger W. Laurilla Pdf

The towering peaks of the Canadian Rockies and Columbia Mountains rival the European Alps in fame. When travelling or climbing, hiking or skiing in these areas, have you ever wondered where the names of the peaks, rivers and lakes came from, or who named them and why? In Canadian Mountain Place Names, the authors have used their scope of knowledge and expertise, along with many outside sources, to compile an entertaining and informative treatise on the toponymy of this increasingly popular alpine region. Originally published as Place Names of the Canadian Alps, this new edition is completely revised and updated. Illustrated with Glen Boles' and Roger Laurilla's stunning photographs, as well as Boles' intricate line drawings, this book is a must-have not only for avid mountaineers, skiers and hikers, but also for locals and visitors with an interest in these regions. For the authors, this book has been a labour of love: for the mountains, as well as for all those who care about the mountains.

Author : Sean Isaac
Publisher : Rocky Mountain Books Ltd
Page : 212 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 2004
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 0921102968

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Mixed Climbs in the Canadian Rockies by Sean Isaac Pdf

Covering Waterton to Jasper, this guide provides essential information for eager climbers looking to push their limits.

Author : Arthur Philemon Coleman
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 210 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 2006
Category : Canada
ISBN : 0189476761

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The Canadian Rockies by Arthur Philemon Coleman Pdf

Author : James Outram
Publisher : Rocky Mountain Books Ltd
Page : 320 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 2011-02-01
Category : History
ISBN : 9781926855394

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In the Heart of the Canadian Rockies by James Outram Pdf

There is a wonderful fascination about mountains. Their massive grandeur, majesty of lofty height, splendour of striking outline crag and pinnacle and precipice seem to appeal both to the intellect and to the inmost soul of man, and to compel a mingled reverence and love ... James Outram First published in 1923, In the Heart of the Canadian Rockies is Outram's record of his adventures and exploits in the early years of the 20th century among the massive mountains straddling the Alberta/British Columbia boundary. Throughout his time in western Canada, Outram crossed paths with numerous colourful characters Swiss guides, hunters, cowboys and outfitters, as well as previous climbers and explorers, whose journeys he discusses at length. It is this comprehensive detailing, not only of Outram's own climbs but also those of mountaineers who preceded him, that gives In the Heart of the Canadian Rockies the air of a grand overview of the early years of climbing in western Canada. With its many references also to burgeoning alpine towns in both Alberta and British Columbia, this third volume in the Mountain Classics Collection is an open invitation for readers, climbers and adventurers to follow in the footsteps of this avid early mountaineer and passionate outdoorsman into the rugged, beautiful landscape of the western Canadian mountains.

Author : Graeme Pole
Publisher : Altitude Publishing (Canada)
Page : 288 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 2002-02-01
Category : Canada
ISBN : 1551536323

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Canadian Rockies by Graeme Pole Pdf

Altitude SuperGuides boast the following features: - Colour photographs of all the important sights make Altitude SuperGuides perfect souvenirs- Easy-to-follow, full-colour maps show where the major highways and streets are located, and where the main attractions can be found- Sidebar boxes on every page are packed with important information as well as delightful anecdotes and interviews with contemporary individuals- The book is designed to be highly interactive; there is no need to start at page one -- pick up the book and begin at the section that interests you.- Colour-coordinated information makes it easy to find your way around- Scenic & historic features are highlighted throughout the books- A complete index makes locating key attractions and destinations easy- A recreation section describes, lists and directs you to key activities

Author : Walter Dwight Wilcox
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 466 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 1903
Category : Alberta
ISBN : MINN:31951002401439L

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The Rockies of Canada by Walter Dwight Wilcox Pdf

Author : A. P. Coleman
Publisher : Rocky Mountain Books Ltd
Page : 224 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 2006
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 1894765761

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The Canadian Rockies by A. P. Coleman Pdf

Arthur Philemon Coleman was a passionate Canadian and one of the first to truly discover the beauty and majesty of this country''s mountain ranges as an explorer, geologist and mountaineer. In 1884, before the railway traversed the Rocky and Columbia mountains, Coleman headed west on the first of what would be eight mountaineering expeditions, making his way on foot and pack horse, with Native guides and without, over passes in Alberta and British Columbia. First published in 1911, this new edition gives modern-day readers a glimpse of the early days of mountaineering in the Canadian west. It paints a sympathetic picture of the rugged men and women who opened the region and of the hardships they endured. In his travels he encountered some of the main characters in Canadian mountaineering history, including Mary Schdffer, Joby Beaver, Frank Sibbald, Reverend George Kinney and Adolphus Moberly.