Gerry Shea - Mountain Treks in Alberta. The Aspiring Hikers Guide Series, Book 1

Tom Morin

Unroped scrambling over so-called easy terrain is one of the most potentially dangerous recreational activities. Every year, scramblers are injured or killed in preventable accidents. A Hikers Guide to Scrambling Safely educates new scramblers in the inherent risks and required climbing skills and imparts the mountaineering knowledge necessary for safety when the going gets steep.

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In the Canadian Rockies

Alan Kane

Completely revised and updated with over 50 new scrambles. 156 easy peaks with a wide range of difficulty suitable for novice climbers and experienced hikers who want a little more challenge. Illustrated with 188 route photos.

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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 hectares 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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Historic Hikes in Eastern Banff National Park

Emerson Sanford & Janice Sanford Beck

Life of the Trail 1: Historic Hikes in Eastern Banff National Park follows the trails of David Thompson, Walter Wilcox, the Palliser Expedition, James Carnegie Earl of Southesk, Bill Peyto and A.P. Coleman. Along the way, the reader will journey from the Kootenay Plains to Lake Minnewanka, discovering the stories behind routes through the mountain towns of Banff and Lake Louise and along the Red Deer, Ptarmigan and Skoki valleys.

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Historic Hikes in Northern Yoho National Park

Emerson Sanford & Janice Sanford Beck

Life of the Trail 2: Historic Hikes in Northern Yoho National Park follows the trails of fur traders La Gasse and Le Blanc, the Palliser Expedition, Tom Wilson, J.J. McArthur, Professor Jean Habel, Walter Wilcox, C.S. Thompson, David Thompson, Jimmy Simpson and Jack Brewster. Along the way, the reader will journey past pristine lakes and glaciers that have become legendary throughout the world, discovering the stories behind routes through the mountain towns of Lake Louise and Field; over Howse, Amiskwi, Bow and Burgess passes; and along the Yoho, Emerald and Castleguard rivers.

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The Historic Route from Old Bow Fort to Jasper

Emerson Sanford & Janice Sanford Beck

Life of the Trail 3: The Historic Route from Old Bow Fort to Jasper starts at the remains of Peigan Post, originally built in 1832 and still visible today, located at the west end of the Morley Reserve. This entire route is now a modern road, but in the early 20th century the section north of Lake Louise was the main trail heading north and was very busy with pioneers, adventurers and explorers. The trail has been divided into three sections: Old Bow Fort to Lake Louise, Lake Louise to Sunwapta Pass and Sunwapta Pass to Jasper.

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