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Author : Randy Stoltmann
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 154 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (91 download)
Download or read book Hiking Guide to the Big Trees of Southwestern British Columbia written by Randy Stoltmann and published by . This book was released on 1987 with total page 154 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Stephen Hui
Publisher : Greystone Books Ltd
ISBN 13 : 1771645318
Total Pages : 267 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (716 download)
Download or read book Destination Hikes written by Stephen Hui and published by Greystone Books Ltd. This book was released on 2021-05-11 with total page 267 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discover 55 of the most beautiful hikes near Vancouver, each with an exciting destination to reward your efforts. Planning your next hiking journey in beautiful British Columbia? This new book from the bestselling author of 105 Hikes will show you how to reach the most breathtaking hiking destinations in the province. 55 new day trips: celebrate nature big and small with astonishing hikes you can do in one day. Large geographical area: the book covers Duffey Lake and the Stein Valley in the north, Washington’s Cascade Mountains in the south, Nanaimo and the Gulf Islands in the west, and Manning Park and the Coquihalla in the east. Diverse destinations: including astonishing views, swimming holes, beautiful rivers and lakes, and even a 600-year-old tree. History and ecology: the author acknowledges the Indigenous territory each trail crosses, and points out nearby museums, wetlands, temples, and memorials. Giving back: A portion of the author’s royalties will go to the Hope Mountain Centre for Outdoor Learning to support trail building and maintenance. With each hike, bestselling author and seasoned BC hiker Stephen Hui shares everything you need to know to make your day a success. Bonus features include: A photograph of every hike Topographic maps Difficulty ratings At-a-glance summaries of special features Recommendations for kids and families, and shoulder season.
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Publisher : UBC Press
ISBN 13 : 9780774805643
Total Pages : 396 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (56 download)
Download or read book Trees and Shrubs of British Columbia written by and published by UBC Press. This book was released on 1996 with total page 396 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The woody plant flora of British Columbia is rich and diverse. In the majestic rain forests of teh coast and the expansive grasslands of the interior, in river valleys and alpine meadows, trees or shrubs usually dominate the plant communities. Trees and Shrubs of British Columbia is the definitive guide to all native and naturalized species of woody plants in the province. It is comprehensive and technically complete, yet easy to use. T. Christopher Brayshaw describes almost 300 species of trees and shrubs, as well as many subspecies and varieties. Each description is accompanied by beautifully detailed illustrations of leaves, flowers, fruit, and woody parts. Effective keys and comparative diagrams aid in identification.
Author : Harley Rustad
Publisher : House of Anansi
ISBN 13 : 1487003129
Total Pages : 233 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (87 download)
Download or read book Big Lonely Doug written by Harley Rustad and published by House of Anansi. This book was released on 2018-09-04 with total page 233 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Finalist, Shaughnessy Cohen Prize for Political Writing Finalist, Banff Mountain Book Competition Finalist, BC Book Prize Globe and Mail best books of 2018 CBC best Canadian non-fiction of 2018 In the tradition of John Vaillant’s modern classic The Golden Spruce comes a story of the unlikely survival of one of the largest and oldest trees in Canada. On a cool morning in the winter of 2011, a logger named Dennis Cronin was walking through a stand of old-growth forest near Port Renfrew on Vancouver Island. He came across a massive Douglas fir the height of a twenty-storey building. Instead of allowing the tree to be felled, he tied a ribbon around the trunk, bearing the words “Leave Tree.” The forest was cut but the tree was saved. The solitary Douglas fir, soon known as Big Lonely Doug, controversially became the symbol of environmental activists and their fight to protect the region’s dwindling old-growth forests. Originally featured as a long-form article in The Walrus that garnered a National Magazine Award (Silver), Big Lonely Doug weaves the ecology of old-growth forests, the legend of the West Coast’s big trees, the turbulence of the logging industry, the fight for preservation, the contention surrounding ecotourism, First Nations land and resource rights, and the fraught future of these ancient forests around the story of a logger who saved one of Canada's last great trees.
Author : Taryn Eyton
Publisher : Greystone Books Ltd
ISBN 13 : 1771646691
Total Pages : 257 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (716 download)
Download or read book Backpacking in Southwestern British Columbia written by Taryn Eyton and published by Greystone Books Ltd. This book was released on 2021-05-11 with total page 257 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A one-stop resource for hiking backpackers in beautiful British Columbia. Planning your next backpacking adventure? This book covers all the essentials including: 40 overnight hiking trails: discover the many different routes that BC has to offer Packing tips: take only the most essential items with you (plus a few comforts) Permitting: find out what permits you’ll need, and where to get them Camp set-up: tips for where to pitch your tent and how to find water Environmental impact: learn how to Leave No Trace behind in the wilderness This book features backpacking routes from the North Shore up to Pemberton and Lytton and from the Sunshine Coast out to the Similkameen Valley. Beautiful photographs showcase what you’ll see along the way: mountain peaks, alpine meadows, waterfalls, old-growth forests, and more. Every backpacking route in the book includes bonus features: Trail maps and route descriptions Elevation, distance and time information Points of cultural and natural history Pre-planning hints about fees, permits, and reservations Suggested side trips and points of particular interest Backpacking in Southwestern British Columbia also shares options for extending an overnight excursion to several nights or a week, and for selecting hikes that match your timeline/fitness level.
Author : Mary Macaree
Publisher : Douglas & McIntyre
ISBN 13 : 9781550541335
Total Pages : 228 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (413 download)
Download or read book 103 Hikes in Southwestern British Columbia written by Mary Macaree and published by Douglas & McIntyre. This book was released on 1994 with total page 228 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Collin Varner
Publisher : Global Professional Publishi
ISBN 13 : 9781551924793
Total Pages : 182 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (247 download)
Download or read book Plants of Vancouver and the Lower Mainland written by Collin Varner and published by Global Professional Publishi. This book was released on 2003-03-19 with total page 182 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This beautifully illustrated book is part of the series of handy, pocket-sized guides to every plant found in one region. This title includes one to four photographs of every species, plus illustrations of leaf shapes and tree silhouettes. Each plant has a fact sheet, with a short description and entries on habitat, native use and the best places to find it. A fold-out map presents the area and shows the major plant zones.Unlike most guides, this one only includes the species found in the targeted area, making it easier for hikers and plant enthusiasts to identify every plant they meet.
Author : Stephen Hui
Publisher : Greystone Books Ltd
ISBN 13 : 1771642874
Total Pages : 259 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (716 download)
Download or read book 105 Hikes in and Around Southwestern British Columbia written by Stephen Hui and published by Greystone Books Ltd. This book was released on 2018-05-22 with total page 259 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The all-new, expanded follow-up to southwestern British Columbia’s best-selling hiking guidebook—now featuring trails on the islands and northern Washington. For nearly fifty years, David and Mary Macaree’s iconic 103 Hikes in Southwestern British Columbia has been the province’s most popular and most trusted hiking guide, with more than 100,000 copies sold to date. Author Stephen Hui carries on the Macarees’ legacy in 105 Hikes in and around Southwestern British Columbia—an all-new, expanded follow-up inspired by their beloved classic. With an additional selection of trails on the Gulf Islands and in Washington’s North Cascades, options for hiking with children, and rainy day recommendations, 105 Hikes covers a wider area and wider range of abilities than its predecessor. Like the Macarees, Hui provides detailed information about how to get to each trailhead (including transit options, where available), distance and elevation gains, estimated hiking times, and points of natural or historical interest. But he also includes all-new features such as an at-a-glance summary of all the hikes in the book; tips for hiking safely and ethically; clear, topographical color maps; a rating system for hike quality and difficulty; Indigenous place names where appropriate; and shorter or longer options for every outing.
Author : Collin Varner
Publisher : Heritage House Publishing Co
ISBN 13 : 1772034789
Total Pages : 138 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (72 download)
Download or read book 50 Keystone Flora Species of Coastal British Columbia and the Pacific Northwest written by Collin Varner and published by Heritage House Publishing Co. This book was released on 2024-07-22 with total page 138 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A compact, user-friendly field guide to 50 of the most prominent and ecologically significant plant species of the west coast, from British Columbia to Northern California. A keystone species is an organism that defines and supports an entire ecosystem, filling a vital ecological niche. Without these species, the ecosystem would be radically altered or even collapse. This pocket-sized field guide by bestselling naturalist Collin Varner highlights 50 keystone trees, flowering plants, fruit-bearing plants, marine plants, and fungi found across the Pacific Northwest bioregion—including Douglas Fir, Sitka Spruce, Large-leafed Lupine, Wild Mint, Salal, Salmonberry, Marine Eelgrass, Red-belted Polypore, and more. Each entry features clear photography, etymology, descriptions, habitat information, risks and warnings. This convenient and easy reference is perfect for casual walkers, hikers, campers, and beachcombers, and draws awareness to the importance of conservation and protection of these crucial species.
Author : Chloe Ernst
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
ISBN 13 : 1493053671
Total Pages : 297 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (93 download)
Download or read book Best Hikes Vancouver written by Chloe Ernst and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2021-06-01 with total page 297 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Who says you have to travel far from home to go on a great hike? Best Hikes Near Vancouver details the 41 best hikes within a close proximity of the city, perfect for the urban and suburbanite hard-pressed to find great outdoor activities close to home. Each featured hike includes detailed hike specs, a brief hike description, trailhead location, directional cues, a detailed map, and color photos. The rewards of hiking near Vancouver are plentiful: Howe Sound panoramas, island explorations to giant Doug firs, an up-close look at The Lions, feeling the spray of Shannon Falls, and spotting migratory flocks at Boundary Bay. It is easy to select a hike you prefer by combining information in the Trail Finder (which categorizes each hike, i.e., Best Hikes for Waterfalls; Best Hikes for Families/Children) with the short Summary of the hike. GPS points are used along with a written description to identify the location of each trailhead.
Author : Collin Varner
Publisher : Global Professional Publishi
ISBN 13 : 9781551926025
Total Pages : 200 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (26 download)
Download or read book Plants of the Whistler Region written by Collin Varner and published by Global Professional Publishi. This book was released on 2002 with total page 200 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Because of its growing range from low to alpine elevation, the Whistler-Blackcomb area has one of North America's most diversified growing areas, with the same plant flowering sometimes months apart according to location. This handy, colorful guide covers 150 native species and introduced species that survive and thrive in the wild, such as devil's club, wintergreen, orchid, sarsaparilla, wild ginger, tiger lily, and many more. Each profile includes a description, habitat information, native use by First Nations people, and local sites.
Author : Lisa Baile
Publisher : Harbour Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1550176501
Total Pages : 328 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (51 download)
Download or read book John Clarke written by Lisa Baile and published by Harbour Publishing. This book was released on 2015-06-15 with total page 328 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Clarke had no interest in “trophy climbs” and never did ascend many of BC’s highest peaks. On the other hand, he explored more virgin territory and racked up more first ascents than any other climber—perhaps more than any climber who ever lived. Although he came to be honoured far and wide and is one of the few mountaineers to be awarded the Order of Canada, he was a modest man who pursued his passion without fanfare, frequently embarking on gruelling expeditions into unknown territory by himself. His reputation spread and grew to legendary proportions, not just owing to the prodigious scale of his achievements, but because of the way he carried them out—he travelled light and scorned technology, wearing cotton long johns and eating homemade granola. He dedicated his life to exploring the numberless, nameless peaks of the Coast Range and worked at odd jobs just long enough to pay for the next season’s climbing. He was charismatic and famously attractive to women, but none were able to compete with his first love and he didn’t marry until he was almost fifty. Always a popular lecturer, in his later years he devoted his considerable energies to the cause of environmental education. After he succumbed to cancer in 2003, the BC government named Mount John Clarke in his honour—fitting recognition for the man who had himself named many BC mountains. John Clarke: Explorer of the Coast Mountains covers this remarkable life from beginning to end, examining Clarke through his own words and pictures as well as through the words of his many friends. All agree it was an honour to have known him, and readers will find it equally inspiring to meet him through these pages.
Author : Jean Cousins
Publisher : Greystone Books
ISBN 13 : 1771000252
Total Pages : 225 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (71 download)
Download or read book Easy Hiking Around Vancouver written by Jean Cousins and published by Greystone Books. This book was released on 2013-07-09 with total page 225 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A guide to the most beautiful short and easy hikes around Vancouver Now in its seventh edition, Easy Hiking Around Vancouver is the indespensable guide to exploring Vancouver’s beautiful wilderness. Featuring sixty-eight superb hikes through forests, up hills and along rivers, many within an hour’s reach of downtown Vancouver, this updated and expanded edition once again provides full descriptions of trails and nature highlights, easy-to-follow maps, atmospheric photos and helpful indexes indicating duration and difficulty. Including nineteen new circuits, this perennially popular guide also includes hikes that can be reached by public transit, those situated close by public campgrounds and those that are wheelchair accessible. And, for the first time, Easy Hiking Around Vancouver features a hike on Galiano Island as well as a hike on a portion of the new Sea to Sky Trail along Howe Sound. Written for both novices and experienced hikers, this well-loved guide is a no-excuses introduction to exploring Vancouver’s outdoor world.
Author : Alison Appelbe
Publisher : ECW Press
ISBN 13 : 1554905648
Total Pages : 532 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (549 download)
Download or read book Secret Vancouver 2010 written by Alison Appelbe and published by ECW Press. This book was released on 2009-07 with total page 532 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In 1963, Jimmy Wynn was the second most famous man in America. The comedian's uncanny impression of the President made him a star. But when the genuine article died in a hail of bullets on a sunny afternoon in New Orleans, Jimmy's career met a fate almost as grisly. What happened to the funny man afterward was a mystery no one cared to solve. Nearly 25 years later, Nathan Grant, an ambitious young journalist, discovers the trail Jimmy cut through the entertainment netherworld. He soon realizes this forgotten court jester may have played a very serious part in the country's favorite conspiracy theory. Grant's strange and increasingly dangerous odyssey takes him from a dingy New York record store to the showrooms of Las Vegas, a ghost town in the Mojave Desert, and even a dinner theatre in Niagara Falls. A dark comedy about the cost of fame, Jason Anderson's "Showbiz" is the story of a man who became a punchline and a writer who is desperate to find out how the rest of the joke goes.
Author : Paul George
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 514 pages
Book Rating : 4.E/5 ( download)
Download or read book Big Trees Not Big Stumps written by Paul George and published by . This book was released on 2006 with total page 514 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Big Trees, Not Big Stumps by co-founder of WCWC Paul George chronicles the 25 year history of the Wilderness Committee's campaigns between 1980 and 2005. Included are adventures and success stories, heart-wrenching tales of our losses and candid information about behind-the-scenes activities that few people, until now, have known about. If this book motivates even one person who has never experienced the mystic nature of the wild places like Gwaii Haanas, the Stein Valley or Clayoquot Sound to begin trekking through some wilderness, it will be a success."--Rainforest Store desc.
Author : Amanda Lewis
Publisher : Greystone Books Ltd
ISBN 13 : 1771646748
Total Pages : 199 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (716 download)
Download or read book Tracking Giants written by Amanda Lewis and published by Greystone Books Ltd. This book was released on 2023-05-30 with total page 199 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "I learned, I laughed, I sighed, I swooned. What an absolutely delightful romp through the forest."—Kate Harris, author of Lands of Lost Borders "Intimate, open-hearted. . . A personal introduction to one of the most profoundly alive places on earth."—John Vaillant, author of The Golden Spruce A funny, deeply relatable book about one woman's quest to track some of the world's biggest trees. Amanda Lewis was an overachieving, burned-out book editor most familiar with trees as dead blocks of paper. A dedicated "indoorswoman," she could barely tell a birch from a beech. But that didn't stop her from pledging to visit all of the biggest trees in British Columbia, a Canadian province known for its rugged terrain and gigantic trees. The "Champion" trees on Lewis's ambitious list ranged from mighty Western red cedars to towering arbutus. They lived on remote islands and at the center of dense forests. The only problem? Well, there were many. . . Climate change and a pandemic aside, Lewis's lack of wilderness experience, the upsetting reality of old-growth logging, the ever-changing nature of trees, and the pressures of her one-year timeframe complicated her quest. Burned out again—and realizing that her "checklist" approach to life might be the problem—she reframed her search for trees to something humbler and more meaningful: getting to know forests in an interconnected way. Weaving in insights from writers and artists, Lewis uncovers what we’re really after when we pursue the big things—revealing that sometimes it's the smaller joys, the mindsets we have, and the companions we're with that make us feel more connected to the natural world.
Author : Stephen F. Arno
Publisher : Mountaineers Books
ISBN 13 : 1680515330
Total Pages : 390 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (85 download)
Download or read book Northwest Trees written by Stephen F. Arno and published by Mountaineers Books. This book was released on 2020-08-12 with total page 390 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Perennial favorite in a new, convenient field-guide size Concise natural history facts about more than 60 native species No other guide duplicates Arno and Hammerly’s blend of expertise and visual artistry. Covering Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Wyoming, Montana, and north into Canada, they identify and illustrate more than 60 species of indigenous Northwestern trees by characteristic shape, size, needles or leaves, and cones or seeds. This essential guide: Provides an easy-to-use illustrated identification key based on the most reliable and non-technical features of each species Features the ecology and human history associated with all Northwest trees Includes 185 exceptionally accurate drawings as well as historical photos that bring these trees to life
