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Alpine Huts In The Rockies Selkirks And Purcells
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Author :Herbert G. Kariel Publisher :Banff, Alta. : Alpine Club of Canada = Club alpin du Canada ISBN 13 : Total Pages :196 pages Book Rating :4.F/5 ( download)
Book Synopsis Alpine Huts in the Rockies, Selkirks and Purcells by : Herbert G. Kariel
Download or read book Alpine Huts in the Rockies, Selkirks and Purcells written by Herbert G. Kariel and published by Banff, Alta. : Alpine Club of Canada = Club alpin du Canada. This book was released on 1986 with total page 196 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis Summits and Icefields by : Chic Scott
Download or read book Summits and Icefields written by Chic Scott and published by Rocky Mountain Books Ltd. This book was released on 2012-12 with total page 354 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This new edition of Summits & Icefields 2: Alpine Ski Tours in the Columbia Mountains continues RMB's tradition of offering snow enthusiasts updated editions of our bestselling guidebooks. Researched and written by legendary alpinist Chic Scott, with the assistance of certified mountain guide Mark Klassen, this guidebook--along with its companion volume Summits & Icefields 1: Alpine Ski Tours in the Canadian Rockies (RMB, 2011)--will continue to be the bibles for ski mountaineers looking to experience the winter grandeur of western Canada's mountain ranges. Completely revised and updated, this new edition will feature both classic and new tours, along with information on a variety of locations that has either been greatly expanded or freshly redone, including the ever-popular sections on Rogers Pass and the Bugaboos to Rogers Pass Traverse. With stunning, full-colour photos throughout and featuring digitally shaded maps prepared from satellite imagery, these new editions will set a unique standard for ski guidebooks in North America.
Book Synopsis History of the Pacific States of North America by : Hubert Howe Bancroft
Download or read book History of the Pacific States of North America written by Hubert Howe Bancroft and published by BoD – Books on Demand. This book was released on 2024-04-10 with total page 826 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Reprint of the original, first published in 1887.
Book Synopsis The Best Ski Touring in America by : Steve Barnett
Download or read book The Best Ski Touring in America written by Steve Barnett and published by Random House (NY). This book was released on 1987 with total page 280 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This guide features the best cross-country ski touring in North America and offers 31 areas across the U.S., Alaska, Canada and Mexico selected for a variety of terrain, conditions and difficulty. 40 black-and-white photographs, 6 maps.
Book Synopsis The Adrenaline Junkie's Bucket List by : Christopher Van Tilburg
Download or read book The Adrenaline Junkie's Bucket List written by Christopher Van Tilburg and published by St. Martin's Griffin. This book was released on 2013-07-16 with total page 290 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Adrenaline Junkie's Bucket List provides a heart-stopping and essential guide to the best extreme outdoor adventures on every continent. Imagine kayaking the churning whitewater of Africa's wild and wet Zambezi River. Getting barreled in a wave surfing Fiji's legendary Cloudbreak reef. Trekking New Zealand's famed Milford Track through the lush, green fiords. This book is the ultimate guide for the outdoor and sports enthusiasts seeking out the world's most fantastic adventures. It runs the gamut of water, mountain and hiking sports for all skill levels—from beginners to experts. Written by a veteran outdoor adventure expert, author and wilderness physician Christopher Van Tilburg, it presents readers with one hundred amazing and challenging voyages all over the world. Organized by continent, the book offers fifteen to twenty-five trips of a wide variety in each section, and also covers local lore and history, hotel and restaurant recommendations, and other relevant services. Sidebars throughout contain practical advice for the adventure travel enthusiast on health, safety, and outdoor life. This is the perfect book for extreme athletes and armchair travelers looking for an adventurous read.
Download or read book Snow Country written by and published by . This book was released on 1995 with total page 110 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the 87 issues of Snow Country published between 1988 and 1999, the reader can find the defining coverage of mountain resorts, ski technique and equipment, racing, cross-country touring, and the growing sport of snowboarding during a period of radical change. The award-winning magazine of mountain sports and living tracks the environmental impact of ski area development, and people moving to the mountains to work and live.
Book Synopsis Canadian Mountain Place Names by : Glen W. Boles
Download or read book Canadian Mountain Place Names written by Glen W. Boles and published by Rocky Mountain Books Ltd. This book was released on 2006 with total page 284 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.
Download or read book Powder Pioneers written by Chic Scott and published by Rocky Mountain Books Ltd. This book was released on 2005 with total page 244 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Chic Scott covers all aspects of the sport, ranging from the ski jumpers at Rossland in the 1890s to the birth of ski lodges and ski resorts to the heliskiers, loppet racers and snowboarders of today.
Download or read book Snow Country written by and published by . This book was released on 1994-03 with total page 100 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the 87 issues of Snow Country published between 1988 and 1999, the reader can find the defining coverage of mountain resorts, ski technique and equipment, racing, cross-country touring, and the growing sport of snowboarding during a period of radical change. The award-winning magazine of mountain sports and living tracks the environmental impact of ski area development, and people moving to the mountains to work and live.
Download or read book The Alpine Journal written by and published by . This book was released on 1973 with total page 324 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis Kootenay Rockies BC Backroad Mapbook by : Russell Mussio
Download or read book Kootenay Rockies BC Backroad Mapbook written by Russell Mussio and published by Mussio Ventures Ltd.. This book was released on 2018-05-16 with total page 224 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Tucked into the southeast corner of BC, the Kootenay Rockies are one of Canada’s best-kept outdoor adventure secrets. As you move west from the world-famous peaks of the Rocky Mountains, the crowds thin out and the opportunities for outdoor adventure grow. Forest-covered mountains hide sun-filled valleys, where rainbow trout swim in sparkling streams and deer graze along the shoreline. A maze of logging roads extends deep into the backcountry, offering access to countless campsites and hiking and mountain biking trails. In the winter, the region is covered by a thick layer of dry, fluffy snow, affectionately referred to by the locals as champagne powder. Features - Map Key & Legend - Topographic Maps - Detailed Adventure Section >> Backroad Attractions, Fishing Locations, Hunting Areas, Paddling Routes, Parks & Campsites, Trail Systems, ATV Routes,Snowmobile Areas, Wildlife Viewing, Winter Recreation, Service Directory, Accommodations, Sales & Services, Tours & Guides, Index, Adventure Index, Map Index, Trip Planning Tools,
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Download or read book Frommer's British Columbia & the Canadian Rockies written by and published by . This book was released on 2004 with total page 432 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Reference World Atlas written by DK and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2013-10-01 with total page 386 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A beautifully clear, detailed, and fully revised and updated guide, DK's Reference World Atlas gives a superb overview of all the world's regions. Providing a detailed reference map set, the atlas also features computer-generated terrain-modeled maps and the landscapes, bringing an all-new dimension to cartography. This ninth edition of DK's respected Reference World Atlas includes all recent border, place name, and flag changes from around the world, including the emerging state of South Sudan.
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Book Synopsis Western Canada Handbook by : Matthew Gardner
Download or read book Western Canada Handbook written by Matthew Gardner and published by . This book was released on 2003 with total page 516 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Covering three fantasitic regions for lovers of the "great outdoors" - the Rockies, Alberta and the Yukon - this guide introduces British Columbia including Vancouver and Vancouver Island. Eco-tourism, sport-based holidays and wildlife viewing are all available in this region of Canada and are all covered in this handbook. It features detailed information on hiking trails, canoe routes, ski hills, rock climbing, mountain biking and more, as well as routes that leave the beaten track to discover the secrets locals usually keep to themselves, including viewpoints, free hot springs and special beaches. The guide also offers a selection of accommodation concentrating on interesting hotels, B&Bs and campsites.
Book Synopsis Mountain Treks in British Columbia by : Gerry Shea
Download or read book Mountain Treks in British Columbia written by Gerry Shea and published by Rocky Mountain Books Ltd. This book was released on 2011 with total page 226 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This second volume in The Aspiring Hiker's Guide series is meant to encourage beginner and intermediate hikers, backpackers and scramblers to explore British Columbia's backcountry in and around the national parks of Mount Revelstoke, Glacier, Kootenay and Yoho, along with the provincial parks of Mount Assiniboine and Mount Robson, with confidence and excitement. Aspects of venturing into these areas are investigated, including advice on gear, clothing, food and equipment; procedures related to safety and etiquette; and considerations as to physical fitness and first aid. Routes and trails are detailed with colour photographs and maps, GPS coordinates, elevation gain charts, distances, natural landmarks and tips on arriving at the destination safely. Best routes to summits are described in detail to prevent confusion and injury. As well, the general histories of the trails, routes and naming conventions for some mountains add an element of understanding and intrigue about the experience of the First Peoples and early European explorers who set foot in these beautifully wild areas of western Canada.
Book Synopsis Frommer's British Columbia & the Canadian Rockies by : Bill McRae
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