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Book Synopsis Climber's Paradise by : PearlAnn Reichwein
Download or read book Climber's Paradise written by PearlAnn Reichwein and published by University of Alberta. This book was released on 2014-12-15 with total page 432 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The mountain parks are for all Canadians for all time and their value cannot be measured in terms of how many access roads, motels, souvenir shops and golf courses we've provided. -Bob Jordan, 1971 The Alpine Club of Canada imagined the Rockies and neighbouring ranges to the west and the north as a "climber's paradise." Through a century of adventure and advocacy, the ACC led the way to mountain pursuits in spectacular regions. Historian and mountain studies specialist PearlAnn Reichwein's research is informed by her experiences mountaineering and by her interest in mountain culture. She presents a compelling case for understanding wild spaces and human activity within them as parts of a whole. A work of invaluable scholarship in the areas of environmental history, public policy, sport studies, recreation, and tourism, Climber's Paradise will appeal to many non-specialists, mountaineers, environmentalists, and travellers across Canada and beyond.
Book Synopsis West Virginia Travel Guide *From Charleston to the Appalachian Mount.* USA eBook by : Baktash Vafaei
Download or read book West Virginia Travel Guide *From Charleston to the Appalachian Mount.* USA eBook written by Baktash Vafaei and published by StateGuides. This book was released on with total page 38 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Welcome to an extraordinary trip to the wild and wonderful state of West Virginia. This often-overlooked Gem in Appalachia offers a wealth of treasures and adventures waiting to be explored by explorers. West Virginia, often affectionately referred to as the "Mountain State," is characterized by breathtaking landscapes, rich culture, and a storied history. In this book, we'll take you on a journey through this fascinating country, taking you to the top sights, activities, and culinary delights West Virginia has to offer. The New River Gorge, a large canyon to the east, offers exciting adventures for outdoor enthusiasts. Charleston, the capital, is a cultural center with history and charm. West Virginia's Appalachian culture is reflected in music, arts, and crafts. Harpers Ferry is a historic melting pot and paradise for outdoor activities, while Seneca Rocks challenges climbers and hikers. The green hills of West Virginia offer numerous state parks for hiking and recreation. The history of coal mining has left a deep mark on West Virginia and is an important part of the cultural heritage. The Bluestone National Scenic River is great for canoeing and nature exploration, while Wheeling on the Ohio River blends history and entertainment. West Virginia's art scene includes galleries and festivals that highlight creativity and talent. Outdoor activities such as rafting, fishing, and mountain biking are plentiful in the mountains. The Trans-Allegheny Lunatic Asylum offers a spooky trip back in time, while Blennerhassett Island is home to a historical treasure on an island in the Ohio River. West Virginia's regional cuisine is rich in culinary discoveries. In Beckley, you can visit the Exhibition Coal Mine Museum and the Tamarack Arts Center. West Virginia's wine country offers wine tasting in picturesque vineyards, and the music scene ranges from bluegrass to country. The Hatfield-McCoy trails are a haven for off-road adventures, and the stories of the Ghost Towns tell of forgotten settlements and ghost towns. In the winter, Snowshoe Mountain offers winter sports and activities in the snow, while the Greenbrier resort offers luxury and history in the mountains. The Mothman Museum in Point Pleasant explores myth and legend. Finally, we'll explore the history of the Civil War on West Virginia's battlefields and museums, searching for secret spots and hidden gems that are often unknown even to locals. Join us on this journey of discovery through West Virginia, where the mountains, culture, and people tell a unique story. West Virginia is ready to reveal its secrets to you and give you unforgettable experiences.
Book Synopsis Yankee Rock & Ice by : Laura Waterman
Download or read book Yankee Rock & Ice written by Laura Waterman and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2018-10-01 with total page 464 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: First published in 1993 and hailed as a classic, Yankee Rock & Ice is now reissued in a new edition with four new chapters covering the 1990s through today to bring the book up to date. This comprehensive and entertaining history of roped rock and ice climbing in the Northeast traces the growth of this popular sport in New England and New York and covers the first trailblazers of the eighteenth century through today’s events and personalities. Well-known mountaineers and preservationists, Guy and Laura Waterman have explored every corner of the mountains of New England and New York and done solid historical research on first ascents of classic routes and the climbers who have made them legendary. Climber Michael Wejchert joins Laura for the work on the second edition.
Download or read book Time on Rock written by Anna Fleming and published by Canongate Books. This book was released on 2022-01-06 with total page 288 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: SHORTLISTED FOR THE WAINWRIGHT PRIZE AND THE BOARDMAN TASKER AWARD FOR MOUNTAIN LITERATURE With great lyricism, Anna Fleming charts two parallel journeys: learning the craft of traditional rock climbing and the developing appreciation of the natural world it brings her. Through the story of her progress from terrified beginner to confident lead climber, she shows us how placing hand and foot on rock becomes a profound new way into the landscape. Anna takes us from the gritstone rocks of the Peak District and Yorkshire to the gabbro pinnacles of the Cuillin, the slate of North Wales and the high plateau of the Cairngorms. Each landscape, and each type of rock, brings its own challenges and invites us into the history of a place.
Book Synopsis The Way That We Climbed by : Paddy O'Leary
Download or read book The Way That We Climbed written by Paddy O'Leary and published by Gill & Macmillan Ltd. This book was released on 2015-03-20 with total page 420 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Hillwalking is one of Ireland's most popular leisure activities today. Rock climbing has developed to a level of technical excellence with crags in almost every county and numerous indoor climbing walls. Irish mountaineers have completed winter ascents in the Alps, scaled the highest Himalayan peaks and other previously unclimbed giants, and explored hitherto unknown valleys. Paddy O'Leary recounts the history of hillwalking and mountaineering in Ireland: from the early activists – some were involved in gunrunning, others died at Gallipoli – until the turn of the millennium, when mountaineering in Ireland was no longer the preserve of the middle class. This history recounts the adventures, dangers, successes and failures which make this multifaceted activity such a fascinating one, and mirrors the spirit of all who love these places. * Also available: The Longest Road by Sean Rothery
Book Synopsis Restoring Layered Landscapes by : Marion Hourdequin
Download or read book Restoring Layered Landscapes written by Marion Hourdequin and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2015-11-02 with total page 288 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Restoring Layered Landscapes brings together historians, geographers, philosophers, and interdisciplinary scholars to explore ecological restoration in landscapes with complex histories shaped by ongoing interactions between humans and nature. For many decades, ecological restoration - particularly in the United States - focused on returning degraded sites to conditions that prevailed prior to human influence. This model has been broadened in recent decades, and restoration now increasingly focuses on the recovery of ecological functions and processes rather than on returning a site to a specific historical state. Nevertheless, neither the theory nor the practice of restoration has fully come to terms with the challenges of restoring layered landscapes, where nature and culture shape one another in deep and ongoing relationships. Former military and industrial sites provide paradigmatic examples of layered landscapes. Many of these sites are not only characterized by natural ecosystems worth preserving and restoring, but also embody significant political, social, and cultural histories. This volume grapples with the challenges of restoring and interpreting such complex sites: What should we aim to restore in such places? How can restoration adequately take the legacies of human use into account? Should traces of the past be left on the landscape, and how can interpretive strategies be creatively employed to make visible the complex legacies of an open pit mine or chemical weapons manufacturing plant? Restoration aims to create new value, but not always without loss. Restoration often disrupts existing ecosystems, infrastructure, and artifacts. The chapters in this volume consider what restoration can tell us more generally about the relationship between continuity and change, and how the past can and should inform our thinking about the future. These insights, in turn, will help foster a more thoughtful approach to human-environment relations in an era of unprecedented anthropogenic global environmental change.
Book Synopsis Congressional Record by : United States. Congress
Download or read book Congressional Record written by United States. Congress and published by . This book was released on 1941 with total page 1134 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis Sport and Recreation in Canadian History by : Carly Adams
Download or read book Sport and Recreation in Canadian History written by Carly Adams and published by Human Kinetics. This book was released on 2020-10-16 with total page 441 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Serving as a foundation for critical discussion about the importance of the past, Sport and Recreation in Canadian History covers the historical events, people, and moments that shape Canadian sport in the present and future. While this text focuses on sport and recreation practices on these lands now claimed by Canada, it is set within a larger historical context of interconnecting social and cultural practices to speak to the sustained tensions, complexities, and contradictions prevalent in Canadian society. The editor, Dr. Carly Adams, and her 17 contributing experts from across Canada bring the latest research in all areas of Canadian sport history to life and present a thorough look at the nation’s past events. The text challenges the dominant narratives and encourages students to think critically about Canadian sport history. It examines how gender, ethnicity, race, religion, ability, class, and other systems of oppression and privilege have shaped sport and recreation practices, with Canadian sporting culture reproducing many of the same oppressive systems that exist on the larger scale. Sport and Recreation in Canadian History separates itself from its competitors by providing an abundance of pedagogical aids. Sidebars highlighting prominent people provide glimpses of figures who made a significant impact on Canadian sport history. Transformative Moment sidebars focus on significant events as they relate to specific themes, such as gender, race, ethnicity, sexuality, or ability. A comprehensive timeline showcases where important events fell in relation to one another, while the text acknowledges the problem of presenting history in a linear way and provides a more nuanced discussion of time. Descriptions of primary source documents—such as newspaper articles, photographs, and historical documents—are accompanied by explanations of how sport historians work with these documents. Sport and Recreation in Canadian History asks readers to think differently about the history of Canadian sport, and it examines how past people, moments, and events continue to shape 21st-century sport.
Book Synopsis True Stories of Rescue and Survival by : Carolyn Matthews
Download or read book True Stories of Rescue and Survival written by Carolyn Matthews and published by Dundurn. This book was released on 2008-11-01 with total page 179 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: True Stories of Rescue and Survival features true stories from across the country, past and present. Its heroes are to be found in the RCMP, city police forces, the Canadian military, and among all the rescue workers and specialists of the Canadian Coast Guard.
Book Synopsis Over the Hills and Far Away by : Rob Collister
Download or read book Over the Hills and Far Away written by Rob Collister and published by Vertebrate Publishing. This book was released on 2017-11-27 with total page 294 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 'The whole trail has been orchestrated to make it possible for each one of us, in different ways, to be "touched" by wilderness' Over the Hills and Far Away is a collection of essays that demonstrates Rob Collister's thirty-year experience in mountaineering. From solo climbing in the hills of the Carneddau in Wales, to small group expeditions to Carn Etchachan, Forbes ridge and Grosshorn, Rob Collister can be found in the hills, whether it be running, climbing or skiing, inspired by the words of H.W. Tilman and Henry David Thoreau. This collection of essays tackles the theme of self-sufficient small group expeditions compared to the organised larger-sized ones, as well as displaying the timeless subject of litter disposal in summits by a fresh invasion of the mountains in Snowdonia and the conservation of the wilderness by the creation of schools such as Wilderness Leadership School. His sense of adventure is shown through his words and passionate descriptions, climbing out of conditions and finding a challenge in Alpine climbing. In Over Hills and Far Away we understand the importance of nature and appreciation of it. This book will expand your knowledge of modern world issues and it will leave you hungry for adventure in the hills.
Book Synopsis Father of Fitness by : Ken Heathcote
Download or read book Father of Fitness written by Ken Heathcote and published by Paragon Publishing. This book was released on 2013-09 with total page 210 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: AN AUTOBIOGRAPHY FROM THE PIONEER OF THE INDUSTRY AN INSPIRATIONAL STORY OF ONE MAN’S ASTONISHING MENTAL AND PHYSICAL STRENGTH This is a story of one man’s struggle to forge a business out of a hobby and how the business grew and became an industry. Starting with a blank sheet of paper in 1968, this industry is now worth billions. Somewhere along the journey I picked up the title ‘Father of the Fitness Industry.’ My pioneering instincts saw me building the most successful health club of its time: the forerunner of a modern day culture. The reader will join me on that journey and share some staggering adventures. The solo run world record attempt from John O’Groats to Lands End covering over seventy miles a day and filmed in its entirety by the BBC’s Forty Minutes programme, in which I was tagged the multi-marathon man. My 50th birthday was celebrated with running fifty miles, lifting 50,000 lbs in a series of exercises in fifty minutes, playing five world class athletes at squash and ending the day with five hundred sit-ups. The journey took me to five world championships, twenty-six marathons, running 127 miles in one day and climbing the Swiss Alps at 75 years of age. The reader will learn about motivation, the psychology of success, and how we became the darlings of the industry, training future fitness instructors through our National Training Company’s government qualification. I picked up three Lifetime Achievement Awards and the government’s National Training Award. I was a co-founder of the Fitness Industry Association that became the second biggest of its kind in the world. I wrote the NVQ for the industry lead body and was also a judge at the Mr Universe Contest for fifteen years. Come along and meet Arnold Schwarzenegger, Jonah Barrington, Nat Lofthouse, Roger Hunt, Gordon Taylor, the world’s strong man Geoff Capes, Darth Vader and many more, on a roller coaster turbo jet journey with the Father of Fitness. “Ken’s mental and physical strength is awesome, but it is his philosophy on what makes the human mind and body, that sets him apart from most fitness gurus.”- Robin McGibbon – Best selling author “Heathcote’s leadership started a fashion that became a phenomena. He inspired millions.” - Paul Fletcher MBE – Founder Partner at StadiArena “A very dedicated professional. A speaker for all ages. He has a lot to give and there is a lot to learn.” - Sam Allardyce – Football Manager at West Ham United
Download or read book Mount Rainier written by Mike Gauthier and published by Mountaineers Books. This book was released on 2017-05-31 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: • 40 principal routes and their variations, with aerial photos and route overlays • Now with full-color photos and maps • All-new beta on 9 ski and snowboard routes Many of the most accomplished US alpinists have learned their skills on Mount Rainier. And many of the rest of us dream of one day standing on its majestic summit. Whether you’re one of these dreamers or an aspiring pro, you need this book, written by Mike Gauthier, the park’s former lead climbing ranger. This new, 3rd edition is a major upgrade of the bestselling guidebook, which remains a standard for other climbing guides. New features include an expanded section on glaciers, including how to understand and traverse them, as well as new information on search-and-rescue and additional historical details. Gauthier has also added beta on all major ski routes, as this sport has become a favorite on the mountain. Mount Rainier reigns as the single resource, packed with everything you need to climb the mountain, from your first time to your fifth: tips on selecting a guide service; nearby training sites to help prepare you; detailed beta on the 40 principle climbing routes; overviews of park flora and fauna; capsule histories of ascents and accidents; overviews of the major park regions; bonus routes to several other peaks inside Mount Rainier National Park; and much more.
Book Synopsis Day Hiking Yosemite National Park by : Brian King
Download or read book Day Hiking Yosemite National Park written by Brian King and published by Page Publishing Inc. This book was released on 2022-11-04 with total page 308 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From the low-elevation foothills and canyons of the western Sierras to famed Yosemite Valley and giant sequoia trees and from high alpine meadows and lakes to the rugged peaks of the Sierra crest, Yosemite National Park has hiking trails for all levels of skill and ability. This guidebook details every day hike within Yosemite National Park--from the extremely popular to the little-known, off-the-beaten-path trails. Also detailed are hikes in the surrounding national forest lands as well as nearby excursions to complement your visit to Yosemite National Park. So pick a chapter, pick a hike, and immerse yourself in all that Yosemite National Park has to offer.
Book Synopsis The Rough Guide to First-Time Europe by : Rough Guides
Download or read book The Rough Guide to First-Time Europe written by Rough Guides and published by Rough Guides UK. This book was released on 2016-02-01 with total page 344 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: You can get to Europe, even travel around it, without help. But without a little pre-trip planning, you'll make mistakes - wasting both time and money. The Rough Guide to First-Time Europe gives you the tools you need to get the best out of your trip, whatever your time frame and budget. There are expert tips on every aspect of travelling around Europe, from how to pick up free accommodation to how to earn money when you're on the move. Beyond budgeting advice, the guide also includes practical suggestions on how to enrich your experience abroad, from volunteering opportunities to picking travel companions. Finally, the fully illustrated Where to Go section gives you vivid, concise profiles of more than thirty countries in Europe, with a rundown of the main attractions and festivals, plus maps and advice on when to visit. Make the most of your trip with The Rough Guide to First-Time Europe.
Download or read book Hiking Texas written by Laurence Parent and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2009-09-15 with total page 288 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From the rugged Guadalupe Mountains in the west and the deep canyons of the Red River in the Panhandle to the lakes on the eastern landscape, the Texas backcountry is as spacious and diverse as the Lone Star State itself. This guide contains unforgettable hikes that suit all abilities and interests.
Book Synopsis Rock Climbing Colorado by : Stewart M. Green
Download or read book Rock Climbing Colorado written by Stewart M. Green and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2019-08-09 with total page 601 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The birthplace of American rock climbing, Colorado provides a greater variety of rock and routes than any other state—and Rock Climbing Colorado is the only guidebook available to all its major climbing areas. This updated edition includes hundreds of routes. Included are the big cliffs and faces of Rocky Mountain National Park and the Black Canyon of the Gunnison, as well as the smaller crags and outcrops of Pikes Peak, Boulder, Rifle, Shelf Road, Elevenmile Canyon, and many more. All areas covered include first-hand overviews, route descriptions, topos, and full-color photos. Rock Climbing Colorado is ideal for anyone aiming to discover, or rediscover, the diverse and wonderful rock climbing found in the Centennial State.
Download or read book Guide to Climbing written by Tony Lourens and published by Stackpole Books. This book was released on 2005 with total page 198 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From conquering great peaks to scaling a challenging boulder, the thrill of climbing endures. And new techniques, materials, and advances in technology have made it possible for climbers to tackle just about any surface or rock type. Guide to Climbing covers all branches of climbing, discussing techniques, equipment, and the ethics of climbing. It also addresses mountain leadership, from the physical aspects of leading a pitch to the mental challenges of inspring confidence. Sections on advanced training explore controlling fear and specialized physical preparation.
