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Edité par Brand: Rocky Mountain Books, 2006
ISBN 10 : 0921102828ISBN 13 : 9780921102823
Vendeur : Ergodebooks, Houston, TX, Etats-Unis
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Softcover. Etat : Good. UNABRIDGED VERSION edition. Artist, photographer, writer and explorer Mary Schaffer Warren overcame the limited expectations of women a century ago in order to follow her dreams. Born into a wealthy Pennsylvania Quaker family, Mary Sharpless was a precocious child who longed to experience the world beyond her sheltered home. An 1889 cross-Canada trip with her new husband, doctor and botanist Charles Schaffer, proved to be the turning point in her life: it was when she fell hopelessly in love with the Canadian mountains.After her husbands death in 1903, Mary embarked upon a series of explorations in the Canadian Rockies that were far more extensive than was thought proper for a woman at the time. Her most famous trips, in 1907 and 1908, led to the rediscovery of Maligne Lake and, later, her highly regarded book Old Indian Trails of the Canadian Rockies, published in 1911 and now part of the Mountain Classics Collection from Rocky Mountain Books. Mary eventually settled in Banff and married her handsome young guide, Billy Warren. Since her death in 1939, her extraordinary accomplishments continue to inspire peopleparticularly women to follow their dreams.This latest printing of Janice Sanford Becks bestselling biography of Mary Schaffer Warren features new information based on correspondence between Schffer and her friend and lawyer, George Vaux Jr., that was recently acquired by the Whyte Museum in Banff.
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Edité par Brand: Rocky Mountain Books, 1999
ISBN 10 : 0921102720ISBN 13 : 9780921102724
Vendeur : Ergodebooks, Houston, TX, Etats-Unis
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Softcover. Etat : Good. Revised. This book is essential reading for anyone venturing above the mountain snowline in either summer or winter. Emphasis is placed on prevention of avalanche accidents through observation, recognition of avalanche terrain and good route-finding, and is reinforced by case histories from Canada, the USA and Scotland.The first edition of 1983 ran through six printings. The second edition not only brings you up-to-date on the latest techniques and equipment, but also addresses the problem of stability evaluation for backcountry telemarkers, snowboarders and extreme skiers.
Edité par Brand: Rocky Mountain Books, 2000
ISBN 10 : 0921102658ISBN 13 : 9780921102656
Vendeur : Ergodebooks, Houston, TX, Etats-Unis
Livre Edition originale
Softcover. Etat : Good. First Edition. A drive through the mountains is always a pleasant experience. Travellers will be able to make the most of their road trips through the Canadian Rockies by keeping Dave Birrell's new pictorial guidebook handy in their glove compartments. Birrell delivers 50 magnificent mountain panoramas taken from highway viewpoints in the Rockies. Interesting historical tidbits accompany the panorama photos, helping the reader identify peaks by name. Read the fascinating stories associated with geographical features such as valleys, lakes and passes and meet some of the individuals who shaped the early history and exploration of the Rockies.
Edité par Brand: Rocky Mountain Books, 2009
ISBN 10 : 189752255XISBN 13 : 9781897522554
Vendeur : Ergodebooks, Houston, TX, Etats-Unis
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Softcover. Etat : Good. 1. North of Jasper, in the Canadian Rockies, is a large, roadless and spectacular wilderness of alpine flower meadows, glaciated peaks, canyons, waterfalls and abundant wildlife. Compared to the millions each year who visit Banff and Jasper national parks immediately to the south, this northern area sees few visitors. Fewer still have ever attempted to travel through this wilderness in one continuous trip. The first to do so was Samuel Prescott Fay in 1914. To this day, his exact route has never been duplicated. Fay and his party set out from Jasper on June 26, 1914, with five saddle horses and 16 pack horses. After a treacherous, slogging journey of 1,200 kilometres through wild, uncharted country they reached their destination on October 15, 1914, with the outfit completely intact. During his expedition, Fay kept a detailed journal (currently held at the Smithsonian Institution, Washington, DC), which he provided to the US Biological Survey (now known as the US Fish & Wildlife Service) and to various Canadian government authorities. He also published several magazine articles about his discoveries. However, the journal in its entirety, with all his day-to-day observations, struggles and concerns, has never been published. Similarly, his maps, photographs and wildlife records have been preserved in various Canadian and US archives but never exhibited to a wider audience. Brought together for the first time in book form, they provide an early and dynamic record of an area that remains little known to this day. Complete with a large selection of never-before published photos and maps, The Forgotten Explorer is destined to become a classic of North American exploration history.
Edité par Brand: Rocky Mountain Books, 2009
ISBN 10 : 1897522347ISBN 13 : 9781897522349
Vendeur : Ergodebooks, Houston, TX, Etats-Unis
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Hardcover. Etat : Good. Without a doubt, this is the all-time bestselling book on the Canadian Rockies.Through the lens of his camera, Douglas Leighton has captured the magic and the majesty of the Canadian Rockies. Because he is a resident of these mountains himself, his reverence for the alpine wilderness is evident in his photography. His images successfully convey the pristine nature of this ever-changing landscape. Leighton's work represents both his respect for the unique character of the Rockies and his aspiration to share with others the beauty of this untamed place.
Edité par Brand: Rocky Mountain Books, 1993
ISBN 10 : 0921102216ISBN 13 : 9780921102212
Vendeur : Ergodebooks, Houston, TX, Etats-Unis
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Softcover. Etat : Good. Subsequent. The first and best guide written by respected local mountain bikers. Updated and expanded, this second edition covers over 200 trails in the Rocky Mountains of Alberta and British Columbia from the International Boundary to Grande Cache in the north, and from the Eastern Slopes to the deep forests of the Columbia River valley.
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Edité par Brand: Rocky Mountain Books, 1997
ISBN 10 : 1551538113ISBN 13 : 9781551538112
Vendeur : Ergodebooks, Houston, TX, Etats-Unis
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Softcover. Etat : Good. 2nd. This unique book is an amazing collection of photographs, information and stories about one of North America's most feared species. The numerous sidebars in this SuperGuide highlight human interest items as well as the cultural and ecological relationships between bears and humans.
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Edité par Brand: Rocky Mountain Books, 2001
ISBN 10 : 1551538105ISBN 13 : 9781551538105
Vendeur : Ergodebooks, Houston, TX, Etats-Unis
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Softcover. Etat : Good. This exciting book from Kevin Van Tighem provides a comprehensive portrait of elk, deer (whitetail and mule), moose and caribou in western North America. Kevin's balanced perspective as a hunter, conservationist and biologist educates and entertains as he brings their world to us. Over 100 photographs.
Edité par Brand: Rocky Mountain Books, 2009
ISBN 10 : 1897522258ISBN 13 : 9781897522257
Vendeur : Ergodebooks, Houston, TX, Etats-Unis
Livre Edition originale
Softcover. Etat : Good. First Edition. The Stoney Indians called him Nashan-esen meaning wolverine-go-quick because of his speed in travelling on snowshoes over the rugged landscape of the Canadian Rockies. This book is the story of Jimmy Simpsons 80-year epic as one of the most important guides, outfitters, lodge operators, hunters, naturalists and artists in the Canadian Rockies. The story takes him from blazing the trails in the valley bottoms to ascending some of the highest peaks in the range, from leading scientists, mountaineers, big-game hunters and world-famous artists through some of the most unimaginable scenery on earth to entertaining thousands of visitors at his famous lodge at Bow Lake with his talesboth true and tallof the pioneer days.
Edité par Brand: Rocky Mountain Books, 2008
ISBN 10 : 1897522118ISBN 13 : 9781897522110
Vendeur : Front Cover Books, Denver, CO, Etats-Unis
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Etat : new.
Edité par Brand: Rocky Mountain Books, 2007
ISBN 10 : 1894765915ISBN 13 : 9781894765916
Vendeur : Books of the Smoky Mountains, Del Rio, TN, Etats-Unis
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Etat : very good. Gently used book with ongoing seller support until you're fully satisfied with your purchase.
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Edité par Brand: Rocky Mountain Books, 2006
ISBN 10 : 189476580XISBN 13 : 9781894765800
Vendeur : Ergodebooks, Houston, TX, Etats-Unis
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Softcover. Etat : Good. The story of mountain rescue has its roots in the early 1900s, with the Canadian Pacific Railways use of Swiss guidesalpine experts who brought their knowledge of mountain rescue to the Canadian Rockies.As climbing gained in popularity with the emerging middle classes after the Second World War, tragic accidents became more common. Two accidents in 195455 forced the government to develop a professional mountain rescue team through the Park Warden Service, under the tutelage of Swiss guide Walter Perren, considered the father of mountain rescue in Canada. Perren essentially turned cowboys into competent rescue personnel, and the story takes off from there.Guardians of the Peaks traces the first 50 years of mountain rescue in Canada, focusing on the five principal men instrumental in its development. Authors Kathy Calvert and Dale Portman cover all aspects of the rescue experience, juxtaposing the political, cultural and technical developments of the time with gripping accounts of actual rescues.Guardians of the Peaks is a fascinating look at the people who are willing to enter this stress-laced, demanding profession in order to save lives, despite the personal tragedy it often involves.
Edité par Brand: Rocky Mountain Books, 2002
ISBN 10 : 1551531909ISBN 13 : 9781551531908
Vendeur : Front Cover Books, Denver, CO, Etats-Unis
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Etat : new.
Edité par Brand: Rocky Mountain Books, 2009
ISBN 10 : 1897522452ISBN 13 : 9781897522455
Vendeur : Ergodebooks, Houston, TX, Etats-Unis
Livre Edition originale
Softcover. Etat : Good. First Edition. He brought glamour and imagination into the sport of mountaineering as few guides have done before him. Recalling his personality and amusing stories one should not forget that his approach to mountains was first and foremost an aesthetic one; he saw a peak first as something beautiful the technical problem was always secondary and nothing counted beside that vision. Of all the mountain guides who came to Canada in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, Conrad Kain is probably the most respected and well known. In this internationally anticipated reissue of Where the Clouds Can Go first published in 1935, with subsequent editions in 1954 and 1979Rocky Mountain Books has accentuated the original text with an expanded selection of over 50 archival images that celebrate the accomplishments of Conrad Kain in the diverse mountain landscapes of North America, Europe and New Zealand. The new foreword by acclaimed mountaineer and filmmaker Pat Morrow puts Kains mountaineering adventures, numerous explorations and devout appreciation of nature into a contemporary context, ensuring that the exploits of this remarkable individual will remain part of international mountain culture for years to come.
Edité par Brand: Rocky Mountain Books, 2005
ISBN 10 : 1894765648ISBN 13 : 9781894765640
Vendeur : Ergodebooks, Houston, TX, Etats-Unis
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Softcover. Etat : Good. Discover the rich history of skiing in the Canadian Rockies and Columbia Mountains with award-winning author and historian Chic Scott. He covers all aspects of the sport, ranging from the ski jumpers of Revelstoke in the 1920s, through the birth of ski lodges and ski resorts to the heli skiers, loppet racers and snowboarders of today. The perfect book to dip into on cold winter nights.Chic has devoted over 40 years to ski adventures and is personally familiar with many of the tales he tells.
Edité par Brand: Rocky Mountain Books, 2005
ISBN 10 : 1894765540ISBN 13 : 9781894765541
Vendeur : Front Cover Books, Denver, CO, Etats-Unis
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Etat : new.
Edité par Brand: Rocky Mountain Books, 1997
ISBN 10 : 0921102542ISBN 13 : 9780921102540
Vendeur : Front Cover Books, Denver, CO, Etats-Unis
Livre
Etat : new.
Edité par Brand: Rocky Mountain Books, 2004
ISBN 10 : 1894765508ISBN 13 : 9781894765503
Vendeur : Front Cover Books, Denver, CO, Etats-Unis
Livre
Etat : new.
Edité par Brand: Rocky Mountain Books, 2000
ISBN 10 : 0921102593ISBN 13 : 9780921102595
Vendeur : Front Cover Books, Denver, CO, Etats-Unis
Livre
Etat : new.
Edité par Brand: Rocky Mountain Books, 2000
ISBN 10 : 0921102747ISBN 13 : 9780921102748
Vendeur : Front Cover Books, Denver, CO, Etats-Unis
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Etat : new.