Gerry Shea - Mountain Treks in British Columbia

Mountain Treks in Alberta

Gerry Shea

This first volume in The Aspiring Hikers Guide series is meant to encourage beginner and intermediate hikers, backpackers and scramblers to step into and explore the backcountry in Banff National Park, Lake Louise, Jasper National Park, Kananaskis Country and the Icefields Parkway with both confidence and excitement.

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Hikes in the East Kootenay of Southeastern British Columbia
Third Edition Updated

Janice Strong

Mountain Footsteps is one of Rocky Mountain Books bestselling hiking guides. Covering routes around Cranbrook, Kimberley, Creston, Invermere, Radium and Fernie, located between the Rocky Mountains in the east and the Purcell Mountains in the west, including the Akamina Kishinena, Top of the World, Elk Lakes, St. Marys Alpine and Bugaboo Glacier Provincial Parks, this volume will entice hikers of all abilities. As with previous editions, readers will continue to appreciate the authors detailed descriptions and personal anecdotes related to one of the most stunning areas in western Canada.

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Second Edition

Colin Campbell

Surrounded by the historic remnants of the Gold Rush, with a tiny population and a huge landmass comprising a variety of subregions and topographies, the south-central region of the British Columbia interiors trails have always been famous for great hiking.

In this completely revised, updated and full-colour edition, residents and tourists alike will learn about and experience both traditional hiking and cross-country ski trails of varying lengths and terrain. The diverse routes in this dynamic region include stunning meadow trails, occasional breathtaking scrambles and numerous longer hikes.

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& the Columbia River Valley

Aaron Cameron & Matt Gunn

Located in the southeast corner of British Columbia, the Windermere Valley is at the headwaters of the mighty Columbia. The ideal base for exploring this spectacular country of the northern Purcells and the western slopes of the Canadian Rockies is the picturesque town of Invermere.

From short strolls to dayhikes to overnighters to major, committing mountaineering routes, this book has all the information you need to get out there and enjoy the most beautiful spots at Spillimacheen River, Horsethief, Toby and Frances creeks and Mount Assiniboine as well as in the Stanford Range, the Bugaboos, Kootenay National Park and Height of the Rockies.

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Exploring the Natural Wonders of Southern Alberta

Neil L. Jennings

In Plain Sight highlights a selection of natural wonders and outdoor adventures located in southern Alberta. The places featured in this book have been chosen for their utter uniqueness, beauty and splendour. Some are easy to get to and easy to get around in; others require a bit more time and energy. Overall, you will be stimulated, enlightened, delighted, amazed, uplifted and broadened by the experience. These are truly awesome places, in the very real meaning of that word. All are in plain sight, though they are little visited by locals or tourists.

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Discovering the Backbone of the World in Southern Alberta

Robert Kershaw

In 1901, naturalist George Bird Grinnell took note of an extensive network of mountains, ridges, valleys, lakes and rivers on both sides of the Continental Divide from northern Montana into southern British Columbia and Alberta. Disregarding political boundaries, he named it The Crown of the Continent. While Crown of the Continent speaks eloquently of the regions beauty with more than a passing nod to European monarchy and history, the Blackfoot name carries a more vital and universal meaning: Mokakiikin, the backbone of the world. At the heart of this complex landscape lies the Castle Wilderness.

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Kananaskis Country

Gillean Daffern

This is a book of popular day hikes in one of southern Albertas most-loved outdoor recreation areas. Kananaskis Country covers more than 4,000 square kilometres of the Canadian Rockies south and east of Banff National Park, and is a favourite destination for outdoors enthusiasts of all ages and abilities. This book features 34 hikes, with detailed descriptions focusing on quality trails with easy access and good staging areas. Factual and informative, Popular Day Hikes 1 is complete with maps and colour photographs and is sure to satisfy locals and visitors alike.

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Canadian Rockies

Tony Daffern

Following up on the success of the first book in the Popular Day Hikes series - Gillean Dafferns Popular Day Hikes 1: Kananaskis Country - Rocky Mountain Books is thrilled to offer this companion volume focusing on the splendour of the Canadian Rockies. The Popular Day Hikes series is written for visitors and locals looking to hike scenic trails from well-established staging areas. These factual, attractive guides feature detailed maps and colour photographs throughout.

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