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| ADVENTUROUS DREAMS, ADVENTUROUS LIVES [Jason Schoonover (ed)] 120 outstanding individuals representing a who's who of international exploration recall the indelible moment in their youth when the dream that launched their remarkable lives was born. As they recount the turning points to fulfilling those dreams -- often overcoming enormous physical, emotional or other obstacles -- we learn how incredibly inspirational their lives are. Included are Meave and Louise Leakey, Buzz Aldrin, Robert Ballard, balloonists Bertrand Piccard and Brian Jones, Sir Ranulph Fiennes, Lucy discoverer Don Johanson, Jack Horner, Sue Hendrickson, Jean-Michel Cousteau, the Ra's Captain Norman Baker, George Bass, Eugenie Clark, Richard Fisher, Trieste's Don Walsh and Nobel laureate Charles H Townes. That 24 of these dynamic individuals are Canadian -- such as paleontologists Philip Currie and Eva Koppelhus; Survivorman Les Stroud; Sea Hunter Jim Delgado; National Geographic explorer-in-residence Wade Davis; veteran climber Pat Morrow; circumnavigators-by-human-power-alone Colin Angus and Julie Wafaei; photographers Pat and Rosemarie Keough; and naturalist Robert Bateman -- is testament to Canada's significant contribution to world exploration. { 312pp, 160x240mm, October 2007; PB, £17.99, 1894765915:9781894765916 , Heritage House Publishing (Rocky Mountain Books) } |
| ALBERTA BACKCOUNTRY EQUESTRIAN ONE-DAY TRAIL GUIDE [Pam Asheton] Everything you need to know to explore the backcountry on horseback is in the Alberta Backcountry Equestrian One-Day Trail Guide. Jam-packed with interpretative notes on wildlife, plants, geology, local history and even horse language, this book tells you where to go, how to get there and what to do to have a successful one-day ride. Every trail, trailhead and campground has been personally researched (and photographed) from an equestrian's point of view, with a focus on safety. In addition to detailed trail information and maps, there are also tips from a formidable array of experts, mountain men par excellence and seasoned outfitters with years of experience. Whether you're a novice or an experienced rider, this intriguing book -- updated following recent flooding -- is for you. { 204pp, 140x215mm, October 2007; PB, £16.99, 1894765826:9781894765824 , Heritage House Publishing (Rocky Mountain Books) } |
| ALPINE BEAUTY : Alpine & Subalpine Wildflowers of the Canadian Rockies & the Columbia Mountains [Neil L Jennings] "Alpine Beauty" explores the wildflowers and flowering shrubs commonly found in the subalpine and alpine environments in the Rocky Mountains of western Canada. Due to harsh weather conditions, the plants that exist at higher elevations are generally different than those at lower elevations. In this environment, low shrub and herb communities become the rule. { 212pp, 130x205mm, May 2007; PB, £15.50, 1894765834:9781894765831 , Heritage House Publishing (Rocky Mountain Books) } |
| BACKCOUNTRY BIKING IN THE CANADIAN ROCKIES [Doug Eastcott] This book has been updated and expanded to keep up with the development of the sport and increased skill of riders. New rider-built routes, elevation profiles, and trails around Nordegg, Invermere, Cranbrook and Kimberley are all included. The guide covers over 200 trails in the Canadian Rockies and provides all the information you need to make your ride safe and fun. Trail descriptions are augmented by historical anecdotes and natural history notes. { 408pp, 125x180mm, January 2001; PB, £14.99, 0921102690:9780921102694 , Heritage House Publishing (Rocky Mountain Books) } |
| BEHIND THE COUNTER : Fly-Fishing Tips, Techniques & Shortcuts [Neil L Jennnings] Neil Jennings started getting serious about fly-fishing in 1973 and has fished that way exclusively ever since. From 1982 through 2003 he was a partner/owner in a retail fly-fishing shop in Calgary, Alberta. During that time Neil was behind the counter, answering questions and giving advice to thousands of flyfishers, from 'wannabes' to seriously talented anglers. Over the years, Neil learned a lot about fly-fishing, some of it by good example and some of it by bad. This book is a distillation of the best of that experience. Jennings offers tips, tricks, shortcuts and techniques. Whatever one's experience level, there are things in this book that readers will find useful or thought provoking. One of the wonderful things about fly-fishing is that you have an opportunity to learn new things all the time. { 176pp, 155x230mm, October 2007; PB, £15.50, 1894765923:9781894765923 , Heritage House Publishing (Rocky Mountain Books) } |
| BILL MASON : Wilderness Artist From Heart to Hand [Ken Buck] The story of Canada's most famous canoeing artist. The camera lens and the pallet knife were his instruments. The wild places were his inspiration. Bill's first film for the National Film Board of Canada, Paddle to the Sea, won 11 awards and was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Short Film in 1968. His work was nominated again in 1970 in the same category for his documentary Blake. By the mid-1970s Bill had become one of Canada's most successful documentary filmmakers. The book examines Bill's entire artistic career -- his photography, cartoons, books and films. Created with the full co-operation of the Mason family, this book provides insight into a man driven by a passion for nature. { 224pp, 255x200mm, October 2005; HB, £26.99, 1894765605:9781894765602 , Heritage House Publishing (Rocky Mountain Books) } |
| BOULDERING IN THE CANADIAN ROCKIES [Chris Fink, Marcus Norman & Daren Tremaine] The sport of bouldering -- climbing on large boulders or small cliff faces -- has been around for over 100 years. One of the easiest types of climbing to prepare for, as it requires no special gear, bouldering allows enthusiasts to hone their climbing skills to tackle strategic ascents that push their own physical limits. This new guide offers detailed information on the best bouldering areas in the Canadian Rockies. { 128pp, 205x255mm, January 2003; PB, £7.99, 1894765389:9781894765381 , Heritage House Publishing (Rocky Mountain Books) } |
| BOULDERING IN THE CANADIAN ROCKIES, 2ND EDITION [Marcus Norman] When first published in 2003, Bouldering in the Canadian Rockies was the only book of its kind available. Now, three years later, the original comprehensive edition has been updated and expanded to include all the latest information on this hot sport. With more than 50 pages of new material as well as new images and topos, this second edition of Bouldering in the Canadian Rockies is an even more comprehensive guide to the best bouldering areas. These include: the Glenwood Erratic, Frank Slide, Big Rock, the Beddington area, White Buddha, Big Choss, Rundle Boulders, EEOR, Grassi Lakes, Jura Creek, Takakkaw Falls, Cathedral Forest, Weeping Boulders, Laporte's Leap, The Love Den, Tonquin Boulders, The White Rabbit Boulders and the Cadomin area. { 160pp, 170x240mm, August 2006; PB, £13.50, 1894765710:9781894765718 , Heritage House Publishing (Rocky Mountain Books) } |
| BUGABOO DREAMS : A Story of Skiers, Helicopters & Mountains [Topher Donahue] Take the snowiest mountains in Canada, add two Austrian immigrants, an army of adrenaline-addicted skiers (kings, queens, billionaires, average people and everyday ski bums) and throw a helicopter into the mix for an unforgettable story of mountain adventure. The tale begins when two childhood friends -- Hans Gmoser and Leo Grillmair -- leave post-war Austria and travel to Canada in search of adventure. They stumble upon employment taking skiers across the vast glaciers and through the thick forests of Western Canada. When skiers start asking the immigrant mountaineers if it would be possible to use a helicopter to reach the best high-altitude powder, the two find themselves catapulted into a project brimming with more adventure, success, tragedy and fame than they could have dreamed. Complete with archival and contemporary photos, this is the inside story of the people, thrills, accidents and innovations behind the evolution of a sport from a dangerous, ramshackle and lawless enterprise into a multi-million dollar industry offering reliable access to one of the world's most exciting forms of recreation. { 296pp, 170x240mm, October 2008; HB, £19.99, 1897522118:9781897522110 , Heritage House Publishing (Rocky Mountain Books) } |
| CANADIAN MOUNTAIN PLACE NAMES : The Rockies & Columbia Mountains [Glen W Boles, Roger W Laurilla & William L Putnam] The towering peaks of the Canadian Rockies and Columbia Mountains rival the European Alps in fame. When travelling or climbing, hiking or skiing in these areas, have you ever wondered where the names of the peaks, rivers and lakes came from, or who named them and why? In 'Canadian Mountain Place Names', the authors have used their scope of knowledge and expertise, along with many outside sources, to compile an entertaining and informative treatise on the toponymy of this increasingly popular alpine region. Originally published as 'Place Names of the Canadian Alps', this new edition is completely revised and updated. Illustrated with Glen Boles' and Roger Laurilla's stunning photographs, as well as Boles' intricate line drawings, this book is a must-have not only for avid mountaineers, skiers and hikers, but also for locals and visitors with an interest in these regions. For the authors, this book has been a labour of love: for the mountains, as well as for all those who care about the mountains and are curious about the names bestowed on the geographic features surrounding them. { 280pp, 140x215mm, November 2006; PB, £13.50, 1894765796:9781894765794 , Heritage House Publishing (Rocky Mountain Books) } |
| CANADIAN ROCKIES : New & Old Trails [A P Coleman; Foreword by Chic Scott] Arthur Philemon Coleman was a passionate Canadian and one of the first to truly discover the beauty and majesty of this country's mountain ranges as an explorer, geologist and mountaineer. In 1884, before the railway traversed the Rocky and Columbia mountains, Coleman headed west on the first of what would be eight mountaineering expeditions, making his way on foot and pack horse, with Native guides and without, over passes in Alberta and British Columbia. First published in 1911, this new edition gives modern-day readers a glimpse of the early days of mountaineering in the Canadian west. It paints a sympathetic picture of the rugged men and women who opened the region and of the hardships they endured. In his travels he encountered some of the main characters in Canadian mountaineering history, including Mary Schäffer, Joby Beaver, Frank Sibbald, Reverend George Kinney and Adolphus Moberly. { 224pp, 140x215mm, September 2006; PB, £13.50, 1894765761:9781894765763 , Heritage House Publishing (Rocky Mountain Books) } |
| CANMORE & KANANASKIS COUNTRY, 2ND EDITION : Short Walks for Inquiring Minds [Gillean Daffern] Kananaskis Country is Alberta's most popular recreation area, covering over 4000 square hectares of the Canadian Rockies south and east of Banff National Park. The country is spectacular: mountains, forests, lakes, glaciers, canyons. Its diverse topography is reflected in the varied nature of the walks, over 60 described, which include all the interpretative trails, a selection of other short walks, plus five in the town of Canmore itself. Whatever your choice, all trails are well marked and require no expertise on the part of the walker. { 296pp, 125x180mm, May 2003; PB, £14.99, 1894765419:9781894765411 , Heritage House Publishing (Rocky Mountain Books) } |
| CANMORE SPORT CLIMBS [Dave Dornian & Chris Miller] If you find yourself in the Bow Valley for only a few days, or even an afternoon or evening, you can climb good rock a short walk from the road. The outskirts of Canmore offer some of the best-developed sport climbing in the Canadian Rockies, and you can be tying-in minutes from the parking areas. This book is perfect for when you are weathered off the high peaks or are travelling to or from more distant destinations. Grassi Lakes, the East End of Mount Rundle (EEOR) and Ha Ling Peak, along with the accessible amenities of this active mountain town, make for a perfect stopover. { 64pp, 140x215mm, September 2005; PB, £8.99, 1894765621:9781894765626 , Heritage House Publishing (Rocky Mountain Books) } |
| CANMORE, KANANASKIS, & THE CANADIAN ROCKIES [Pam Doyle] Experience the majestic beauty of the mountains with Canmore, Kananaskis, and the Canadian Rockies, a stunning photography book that gives a teasing peek at what it's like to live, work and play in this beautiful outdoor area. Pam Doyle's photographs depict people and wildlife enjoying this marvellous and spectacular wonderland along the eastern slopes of Alberta's Rocky Mountains, and her scenic images give viewers a feel for the Bow Valley in all its glory. Ideal for tourists and residents alike, Canmore, Kananaskis, and the Canadian Rockies is the perfect gift for anyone who wants to take home a bit of mountain magic. { 96pp, 205x255mm, May 2007; PB, £11.99, 1894765877:9781894765879 , Heritage House Publishing (Rocky Mountain Books) } |
| CANMORE, KANANASKIS, & THE CANADIAN ROCKIES [Pam Doyle] Experience the majestic beauty of the mountains with Canmore, Kananaskis, and the Canadian Rockies, a stunning photography book that gives a teasing peek at what it's like to live, work and play in this beautiful outdoor area. Pam Doyle's photographs depict people and wildlife enjoying this marvellous and spectacular wonderland along the eastern slopes of Alberta's Rocky Mountains, and her scenic images give viewers a feel for the Bow Valley in all its glory. Ideal for tourists and residents alike, Canmore, Kananaskis, and the Canadian Rockies is the perfect gift for anyone who wants to take home a bit of mountain magic. { 96pp, 205x255mm, May 2007; HB, £15.99, 1894765885:9781894765886 , Heritage House Publishing (Rocky Mountain Books) } |
| CAVES OF THE CANADIAN ROCKIES & THE COLUMBIA MOUNTAINS [Jon Rollins] The caves of the Canadian Rockies and the Columbia Mountains, on both sides of the BC/Alberta border, span an area from the Crowsnest Pass in the south to the Prince George area in the north. This first regional Canadian caving guide offers extensive information for each cave, including location, cave survey, history of exploration, access maps and all the necessary technical details needed for safe exploration. REVIEW: "With its crisp printing on large pages covered with numerous pictures and engaging writing, it is as much a reference to the area as a guide to its caves and an example to hold up high to the caving world. The amount of information contained here is staggering, being collected over the course of countless hours of toil by about sixty members of the Alberta SS, who also drew up the surveys. Highly recommended." -- Chris Howes, Descent Magazine, Issue 180, Oct/Nov 2004. { 320pp, 215x280mm, August 2004; PB, £16.99, 0921102941:9780921102946 , Heritage House Publishing (Rocky Mountain Books) } |
| CLOSE CALLS ON HIGH WALLS : and other Tales from the Warden Service [Mike Schintz] A moving memoir from a former park warden. Experience life as a park warden in Canada's national parks. The book captures the stories of park wardens with passion, insight and humour. { 319pp, 155x230mm, May 2005; PB, £11.50, 1894765559:9781894765558 , Heritage House Publishing (Rocky Mountain Books) } |
| DIVA & THE RANCHER : The Story of Norma Piper & George Pocaterra [Jennifer Hamblin & David Finch] Big dreams, dashed hopes and romance are at the heart of this biography of Norma and George Pocaterra. The story begins in 1903 when George Pocaterra left Italy and came to the Canadian Rockies with hopes of striking it rich. George is best known for establishing the Buffalo Head Ranch in the foothills of Alberta. He developed a close friendship with members of the Stoney Indians, and was one of the first non-Natives to explore much of what is now called Kananaskis Country. In 1933, he returned to Italy, where he met and fell in love with Norma Piper, a young Calgary singer who had moved to Italy to study opera. They eventually married, and George took over the management of Norma's rising operatic career. World War II forced a return to Canada in 1939. In Calgary, Norma became part of the local music scene, giving concerts and teaching singing at Mount Royal College. In 1955, she started her own studio and over the next 25 years became one of Calgary's most loved music teachers. George, meanwhile, continued with his coal-mining ventures, although he suffered bitter disappointments. Drawing on personal diaries and correspondence, the authors have created an intimate portrait of these remarkable Albertans who became, each in their own way, legends in their lifetimes. { 320pp, 155x230mm, May 2006; PB, £18.99, 1894765702:9781894765701 , Heritage House Publishing (Rocky Mountain Books) } |
| DON FOREST: A BIOGRAPHY : Quest for the Summits [Kathy Calvert] This biography tells the story of one of the most colourful -- some might say eccentric -- people of the Canadian West, who also happens to be a climber. Forest didn't take up the sport until he was in his mid-40s. At a time when most men are thinking of retiring from strenuous activities, Don was busy setting records: the first person to climb all the 11,000-foot peaks in the Canadian Rockies and Columbia Mountains and the oldest person to climb Mount Logan, Canada's highest mountain. Apart from Don's climbing achievements, for which he received the Banff Mountain Festival's Summit of Excellence Award in 1990, Don is renowned for his idiosyncrasies, which the author and Don's friends have documented in detail. { 256pp, 155x230mm, October 2003; PB, £16.99, 1894765370:9781894765374 , Heritage House Publishing (Rocky Mountain Books) } |
| DRAWING FROM THE MOUNTAIN : An Illustrated Journey [Lorne Perry] This illustrated journey describes a lifetime of mountain experiences, from childhood to fatherhood, in the Canadian Rockies. Using words, artwork and photography, Lorne Perry reveals a life lived, at times on the edge, as he overcomes the effects of a savage grizzly attack to wander the mountains again. In 'Drawing from the Mountain', readers who have spent time in the Rockies, or any wild place, will find resonance and a bit of soul music. { 144pp, 255x205mm, November 2006; HB, £26.99, 1894765818:9781894765817 , Heritage House Publishing (Rocky Mountain Books) } |
| EXPEDITION TO THE EDGE : Stories of Worldwide Adventure [Lynn Martel] From skilled weekend warriors to internationally recognised stars of the professional adventure game, Lynn Martel has interviewed dozens of the most dynamic, creative and accomplished self-propelled adventurers of our time. In Expedition to the Edge: Stories of Worldwide Adventure, Martel has assembled 59 compelling and entertaining stories that uniquely capture the exploits, the hardships, the fears and the personal insights of a virtual who's who of contemporary adventurers as they explore remote mountain landscapes from the Rockies to Pakistan to Antarctica. Through candid and revealing conversations, Martel captures the joys, the motivations and the revelations of top climbers Sonnie Trotter, Sean Isaac, Raphael Slawinski and Steph Davis; Himalayan alpinists Carlos Buhler, Marko Prezelj and Barry Blanchard; record-setting paraglider Will Gadd; Everest skier Kit Deslauriers; the conservationist duo Karsten Heuer and Leanne Allison as they follow a caribou herd for five months on foot across the Yukon; and Colin Angus on his two-year quest to become the first person to circumnavigate the world by human power. { 304pp, 140x215mm, October 2008; PB, £15.50, 1897522096:9781897522097 , Heritage House Publishing (Rocky Mountain Books) } |
| FROM GRASSLAND TO ROCKLAND : An Explorer's Guide to the Ecosystems of Southernmost Alberta [Peter Douglas Elias] Follow the author on foot, horseback and by canoe on 37 outings across southernmost Alberta. Learn more about the seven ecosystems that range from the desert-like grasslands of the east to the Rocky Mountains in the west. Written in an informative style, this book has much to offer the inquisitive explorer. { 272pp, 155x230mm, May 1999; PB, £13.50, 0921102623:9780921102625 , Heritage House Publishing (Rocky Mountain Books) } |
| GLEN BOLES -- MY MOUNTAIN ALBUM : Art & Photography of the Canadian Rockies & Columbia Mountains [Glen Boles] Artist and photographer Glen Boles has climbed extensively all over North America and in Europe, but his first love is the Canadian Rockies, where he has summited over 450 peaks, often by a difficult new route. Many were first ascents. Over the years Glen has become familiar with all facets of climbing, from expedition climbing to mountain rescue. Boles' interest in photography and drawing has enriched his mountain experiences and made him well known throughout the North American climbing community. Although his work has appeared in many publications, this is the first book devoted totally to his black-and-white art. { 168pp, 290x270mm, November 2006; HB, £43.50, 1894765788:9781894765787 , Heritage House Publishing (Rocky Mountain Books) } |
| HIKER'S GUIDE TO SCRAMBLING SAFELY [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 Hiker's Guide to Scrambling educates new scramblers in the inherent risks, required climbing skills and mountain knowledge required for safety in the mountains. { 112pp, 125x175mm, October 2005; PB, £8.99, 1894765664:9781894765664 , Heritage House Publishing (Rocky Mountain Books) } |
| GUARDIANS OF THE PEAKS : Mountain Rescue in the Canadian Rockies & Columbia Mountains [Kathy Calvert & Dale Portman] Mountain rescue in western Canada developed through the Canadian Pacific Railway's use of Swiss guides to enhance the climbing experience in the early 1900s. These guides 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 1954-55 (the deaths of a group of female climbers from Mexico on Mt Victoria and a group of Philadelphia schoolboys on Mt Temple) forced the government to develop a professional mountain rescue team through the Park Warden Service under the tutelage of Walter Perren (a Swiss guide and the father of mountain rescue in Canada). Perren essentially turned cowboys into competent rescue personnel, and the story takes off from there. Following five principal men through the first 50 years of mountain rescue in Canada, Guardians of the Peaks also looks at all aspects of the rescue experience. The story is enhanced by the rescue events themselves, which are solidly juxtaposed between the stories and the political, cultural and technical developments of the time. It is also the story of personal tragedy and the ability of individuals to cope with this stress-laced, demanding occupation. { 328pp, 200x250mm, November 2006; PB, £23.50, 189476580X:9781894765800 , Heritage House Publishing (Rocky Mountain Books) } |
| HIKING CANADA'S GREAT DIVIDE TRAIL [Dustin Lynx] Trekking the Continental Divide, from the US border to Kakwa Lake, just became easier. In the first guidebook devoted to Canada's 1200 kilometre Great Divide Trail (GDT), Dustin Lynx helps hikers piece together the myriad of individual routes that form a continuous trail along the Divide. Outlining the six major sections of the GDT, Lynx breaks the trail into 20 kilometre segments and describes the terrain and condition of each segment. Lynx assists long distance hikers with indispensable pre-trip planning advice, helping them overcome daunting logistical challenges such as re-supply, navigation and access. { 256pp, October 2000; PB, £14.99, 0921102798:9780921102793 , Heritage House Publishing (Rocky Mountain Books) } |
| ICE WORLD : Techniques & Experiences of Modern Ice Climbing [Jeff Lowe] The ultimate volume on ice climbing. Renowned climbing veteran Jeff Lowe shares his personal stories and professional insight in this comprehensive book, which offers a history of this fascinating sport, and an overview of the world's best ice climbs. Includes detailed, fully-illustrated instructions for mastering both basic and advanced techniques, information on avoiding hazards, and much more. { 258pp, 185x230mm, January 1996; PB, £26.99, 0921102461:9780921102465 , Heritage House Publishing (Rocky Mountain Books) } |
| KANANASKIS COUNTRY : Popular Day Hikes: 1 [Gillean Daffern] A book of popular day hikes in one of southern Alberta's most-loved outdoor recreation areas. Kananaskis Country covers over 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, and the descriptions focus on quality trails with easy access and good staging areas. Factual and informative, Popular Day Hikes is complete with maps and colour photographs and is sure to satisfy locals and visitors alike. { 144pp, 140x215mm, July 2007; PB, £10.99, 1894765907:9781894765909 , Heritage House Publishing (Rocky Mountain Books) } |
| KANANASKIS RAM : A Story from Kananaskis Country [Ernst Hanisch] The bittersweet true story of how the author, a POW at Camp #130 in the Kananaskis Valley during the 1940s, first met his three-legged ram as a young animal, and how over the next 20 years, up to the last tragic encounter, the lives of hunter and hunted became connected by a mysterious thread. The reader shares the moment of truth that forever changed the hunter who pursued the Kananaskis Ram. { 48pp, 105x175mm, October 2003; PB, £4.99, 0921102429:9780921102427 , Heritage House Publishing (Rocky Mountain Books) } |
| MIXED CLIMBS IN THE CANADIAN ROCKIES, 2ND EDITION [Sean Isaac] A guide to mixed rock and ice climbs, including some of the world's most challenging routes. This second edition (late 2003) describes an additional 150 new routes, ranging from the time-honoured classics of Joe Josephson's Waterfall Ice to the modern sport-style test pieces of the new millennium. Covering Waterton to Jasper, it provides essential info for eager climbers looking to push their limits. { 208pp, 125x175mm, April 2004; PB, £14.99, 0921102968:9780921102960 , Heritage House Publishing (Rocky Mountain Books) } |
| MORE SCRAMBLES IN THE CANADIAN ROCKIES [Andrew Nugara] The much-anticipated sequel to the Alan Kane classic Scrambles in the Canadian Rockies, this book contains approximately 60 new scrambles in Waterton, Castle -- Crown and Kananaskis. The author outlines several different routes to each summit and includes alternate and easier descents. Encompassing a range of levels of difficulty, More Scrambles in the Canadian Rockies will appeal to anyone familiar with the first book as well as to hikers looking for a more challenging route to the top of a mountain. In addition to route descriptions, the book contains general information on scrambling, suggested trips for specific conditions, details about each specific area, and single-day, multi-peak trips. { 244pp, 125x180mm, June 2007; PB, £14.99, 1894765869:9781894765862 , Heritage House Publishing (Rocky Mountain Books) } |
| MORNING LIGHT : Triumph at Sea & Tragedy on Everest [Margaret Griffiths] In the spring of 1982, 68-year-old George Griffiths sailed solo from Britain to Barbados, where he was met by his two sons. The younger son, Mark, joined his father to sail home to Canada by way of the Panama Canal and up the Pacific coast. Mark's older brother, Blair, flew home to begin work as a CBC cameraman documenting the Canadian Mount Everest Expedition Team, with its 26 climbers, 30 Sherpas and over 200 porters. Six months later, Blair Griffiths was dead, crushed by a six-storey wall of Everest ice. Through heroic efforts the team finally managed to recover Blair's remains, and there followed a heartbreaking cremation on a pyre of rhododendron boughs. Eventually two of the team succeeded in summiting the mountain. In 1985, George Griffiths trekked with his grandson to Everest Base Camp, where Blair's ashes were laid, in order to say goodbye. In this place of awe and majesty among mountains and sky, father and adventurer found peace. Written from taped accounts, diaries, letters and reports, "Morning Light" is a poignant saga of adventure and high emotion that celebrates the human spirit and its need to explore. { 312pp, 155x230mm, October 2008; HB, £19.99, 1897522088:9781897522080 , Heritage House Publishing (Rocky Mountain Books) } |
| MOUNT ASSINIBOINE : Images in Art [Jany Lytton Gooch] Highlights a century of landscape art inspired by the Mount Assiniboine area of the Canadian Rockies from 1899 to 2006. The book includes a preface by Robert Sandford and an introduction discussing the history of exploration of the region, early ascents of Mount Assiniboine, the development of tourism, and the significant art this majestic peak has inspired. Illustrations in the introduction include four black-and-white archival photos, along with five colour reproductions of Mary Vaux Walcott's stunning watercolours of wildflowers sketched in the area. The main text presents 42 colour plates illustrating a wide variety of styles and media from 23 artists including A P Coleman, Carl Rungius, James Simpson, Belmore Browne, Barbara and A C Leighton, Catharine and Peter Whyte, W J Phillips and A Y Jackson. Of these, only seven have been previously published. The colour plates are organised into three sections: approaching Assiniboine from the northwest; east of Assiniboine; and Mount Assiniboine itself. Each section is introduced with a black-and-white archival photograph and a quotation. The book concludes with a list of artists, endnotes, a full bibliography and an index. { 152pp, 205x205mm, November 2007; PB, £18.99, 1894765974:9781894765978 , Heritage House Publishing (Rocky Mountain Books) } |
| MOUNTAIN FOOTSTEPS : Hikes in the East Kootenay of Southeastern British Columbia, Revised Edition [Janice Strong] Covers the area between the Rocky Mountains in the east and the Purcell Mountains in the west, including Top of the World, Elk Lakes, St Mary's Alpine and Bugaboo Glacier Provincial Parks, and the Akamina Kishinena Recreational Area. You will appreciate her detailed descriptions of access routes along forestry roads to the start of your hike. { 280pp, 140x215mm, March 2003; PB, £14.99, 092110264X:9780921102649 , Heritage House Publishing (Rocky Mountain Books) } |
| MOUNTAIN ODYSSEY : One Man's Summer in the Canadian Rockies [Brent Lea] After a bout with cancer Brent Lea was forced to reassess his priorities in life. One of his long-held visions was to spend an extended period of time in the Canadian Rockies, backpacking up valleys and over passes. To this end he took a three month leave of absence from his job, and accompanied by the ghost of Bill Peyto, lived out his dream. The ultimate in wilderness travel in western Canada. He immersed himself in the mountains, covering over 450 km in four national and two provincial parks, crossing 17 alpine passes and hiking past more than 65 backcountry lakes. Brent Lea's beautifully written account will appeal to anyone who has hiked in the mountains. { 144pp, 155x230mm, January 2002; PB, £11.50, 0921102992:9780921102991 , Heritage House Publishing (Rocky Mountain Books) } |
| MOUNTAIN PHOTOGRAPHY [Philip R I Smith] Whether you use a film or digital camera, this book provides essential guidance for successful photography in the mountains. Philip encourages artistic experimentation and uses stunning examples of his own work to illustrate this important craft of visual communication. His tips on composition: perspective, cropping, lines, shapes, patterns, tones and contrast and capturing motion will inspire all amateur photographers. In addition, he provides advice on practical aspects such as how to choose a suitable camera and accessories, correct metering while on snow and at high altitude, and most important, how to stay safe in precarious shooting situations. { 224pp, 185x235mm, January 2005; PB, £23.50, 1894765443:9781894765442 , Heritage House Publishing (Rocky Mountain Books) } |
| MY VALLEY, THE KANANASKIS [Ruth Oltmann] Relates the fascinating history of the valley from Neolithic peoples to present-day tourists. The area was controlled by the Stoney Indians in the mid-1800's when James Sinclair and Captain John Palliser travelled the valley in search of a pass across the Rocky Mountains. In the early 1900's trapper, surveyors and gold seekers set the stage for the commercial exploitation of the 1940's and '50's when the valley became a source of lumber, coal and power for the rapidly-growing City of Calgary. Nowadays the Kananaskis Valley is the heart of Kananaskis Country, a multi-use recreation area developed for Albertans in 1977. { 240pp, 155x230mm, June 2002; PB, £12.99, 0921102402:9780921102403 , Heritage House Publishing (Rocky Mountain Books) } |
| NED : The Story of Bear Six Nine Three [Joe Pavelka; Illustrated by Lynne Huras] A young grizzly named Ned and his mother, Betty Lou, struggle with human encroachment on their habitat. Despite his mother's guidance, Ned becomes habituated to humans and encounters a predictable fate. But the bears experience many funny encounters and insightful moments along the way, and their story teaches readers about the natural world. Ned is a fun story that will enlighten and delight young and old alike, and because of its timeless theme, the book will remain relevant for years to come. { 32pp, 255x235mm, November 2007; HB, £16.99, 1894765958:9781894765954 , Heritage House Publishing (Rocky Mountain Books) } |
| NO ORDINARY WOMAN : The Story of Mary Schaffer Warren [Janice Sanford Beck] Artist, photographer, writer, world traveller and, above all, explorer, Mary Schaffer Warren overcame the limited expectations of women at the turn of the nineteenth century in order to follow her dreams. { 224pp, 155x230mm, January 2002; PB, £13.99, 0921102828:9780921102823 , Heritage House Publishing (Rocky Mountain Books) } |
| HIKING CANADA'S GREAT DIVIDE TRAIL : Revised & Expanded Edition [Dustin Lynx] Trekking the Continental Divide from the US border to Kakwa Lake is a demanding adventure. In this revised and updated guidebook devoted to Canada's 1,200-kilometre Great Divide Trail (GDT), Dustin Lynx helps hikers piece together the myriad individual routes that form a continuous trail along the Divide. Outlining the six major sections of the GDT, Lynx breaks the trail into 20-kilometre segments and describes the terrain and condition of each segment. These segments can be used to plan shorter trips along the GDT. Lynx's indispensable pre-trip planning advice will help long-distance hikers overcome daunting logistical challenges such as re-supply, navigation and access. { 256pp, 140x215mm, May 2007; PB, £14.99, 1894765893:9781894765893 , Heritage House Publishing (Rocky Mountain Books) } |
| NORTHERN BRITISH COLUMBIA CANOE TRIPS : Volume One ((Northern British Columbia Canoe Trips Series)) [Laurel Archer] This first volume of the guidebook series "Northern British Columbia Canoe Trips" describes in detail eight northern BC paddling routes over eleven rivers, and is designed to provide canoeists with all the information they require to plan a river trip appropriate to their skill level and special interests. Each route includes: a summary of the main attractions of the trip; where to start and where to finish along the river; trip length in days and kilometers; required maps; suggestions about when to go; star ratings for difficulty and for historical and recreational value. This volume covers numerous routes never documented in any publication before, including the Taku, Jennings, Omineca and Gataga rivers, among others, as well as more well-known favourites such as Fort Nelson and the Dease. The book provides paddlers of all types with a variety of river trips to choose from based on comprehensive and comparative information, as well as detailed and specific navigational notes to aid them along their chosen route. { 304pp, 155x230mm, November 2008; PB, £19.99, 1897522134:9781897522134 , Heritage House Publishing (Rocky Mountain Books) } |
| OLD INDIAN TRAILS OF THE CANADIAN ROCKIES [Mary T S Schaffer] Mary T S Schäffer was an avid explorer and one of the first non-Native women to venture into the heart of the Canadian Rocky Mountains, where few women -- or men -- had gone before. First published in 1911, 'Old Indian Trails of the Canadian Rockies' is Schäffer's story of her adventures in the traditionally male-dominated world of climbing and exploration. It also sheds light on Native and non-Native relations at the early part of the 20th century. Full of daring adventure and romantic depictions of camp life, set against the grand backdrop of Canada's mountain landscapes, the book introduces readers to various characters from the annals of Canadian mountaineering history, including Arthur Philemon Coleman, Billy Warren, Sid Unwin, Bill Peyto and Jimmy Simpson. 'Old Indian Trails of the Canadian Rockies' is certain to entertain and enlighten 21st-century readers, historians, hikers and climbers. { 180pp, 140x215mm, April 2007; PB, £8.99, 189476577X:9781894765770 , Heritage House Publishing (Rocky Mountain Books) } |
| PASSION FOR MOUNTAINS : The Lives of Don & Phyllis Munday [Kathryn Bridge] Don and Phyllis Munday are western Canada's most famous mountaineering couple. Active members of the Alpine Club of Canada, they climbed for almost four decades throughout the Pacific Northwest as well as in the Selkirks and the Rocky Mountains. The Mundays are chiefly renowned for their tenacity, environmental awareness and scientific contributions in exploring and documenting the little-known Coastal Range, including Mount Waddington (the highest mountain wholly within British Columbia), which they ascended in 1928. Their joint climbs from the 1920s through 1940s included scaling 100-plus mountains; more than 25 were first ascents. Phyllis and Don took thousands of photos, drew maps and kept careful records of their climbing and exploration adventures. This book features a broad selection of their photos and maps, and incorporates Don and Phyllis' own words to describe most of their ascents. Everyone, climbers and non-climbers alike, will enjoy this wonderful lifelong adventure story. { 240pp, 170x240mm, May 2006; PB, £17.99, 1894765699:9781894765695 , Heritage House Publishing (Rocky Mountain Books) } |
| PLANNING A WILDERNESS TRIP IN CANADA & ALASKA [Keith Morton] This book is destined to become the classic reference for anyone planning to hike, climb, ski, sled haul, canoe or kayak in remote areas of Canada or Alaska. The author discusses the importance of choosing compatible companions, the use of guides and outfitters, how to reduce your impact on fragile areas and what to do in case of a wilderness emergency. He gives information on available services, resources available to recreational travellers, weather, regulations, suitable clothing, equipment and food, health concerns and animal hazards. { 384pp, 155x235mm, January 1997; PB, £16.99, 0921102305:9780921102304 , Heritage House Publishing (Rocky Mountain Books) } |
| PRAIRIE BEAUTY : Wildflowers of the Canadian Prairies [Neil L Jennings] Prairie Beauty explores the wildflowers and flowering shrubs commonly found in the prairie environment of western Canada. Written for the enjoyment of all who venture outside and wish to identify the wild flowering plants they encounter, the book is directed at readers with little or no background in things botanical. { 235pp, 130x205mm, May 2007; PB, £16.99, 1894765842:9781894765848 , Heritage House Publishing (Rocky Mountain Books) } |
| PUSHING THE LIMITS : The Story of Canadian Mountaineering [Chic Scott] This book captures Canada's 200-year mountaineering history, a story that unfolds both in Canada and around the world. Journeying to the summits, the crags and the gyms, from the west coast to Québec, and from the Yukon to the Rockies, Chic introduces his readers to early mountain pioneers and modern-day climbing athletes. An adept storyteller with an obvious passion for his subject, Chic showcases the under-celebrated achievements of Canadian climbers. { 440pp, 220x280mm, January 2002; HB, £33.50, 0921102593:9780921102595 , Heritage House Publishing (Rocky Mountain Books) } |
| RAGE : Reflections on Risk [Steve De Maio] Risk-taker Steve De Maio explores risk in this eclectic collection of climbing essays and poetry written over a 20-year period. Starting with the 'Hard Years' of his youth when he was out of work and moving through to the present, De Maio's stories can be sombre, humorous or just plain outrageous. Yet throughout this collection, the author examines the theme of risk: what it is, how it can be managed and how his attitude toward it has changed over time. { 176pp, 155x230mm, September 2005; PB, £11.50, 189476563X:9781894765633 , Heritage House Publishing (Rocky Mountain Books) } |
| RANCH ON THE CARIBOO [Alan Fry] It was the summer of '43 on a Cariboo ranch. He was 12 and had to become a man. If you were a man, you could become a cowboy. Join the author on this nostalgic look back on the joys, frustrations and observations of growing up and discovering where he belongs. { 276pp, 155x230mm, October 2002; PB, £12.99, 1894898028:9781894898027 , Heritage House Publishing (Rocky Mountain Books) } |
| ROCKIES OF CANADA : A Revised & Enlarged Edition of Camping in the Canadian Rockies [Walter Wilcox. Foreword by Neil Wedin] First published in 1900, "The Rockies of Canada" is based on one of the first major works to be written about the mountains of western Canada, Camping in the Canadian Rockies (1896). Focusing upon the escapades of the "Lake Louise Club", a group of relatively inexperienced climbers from Yale University and elsewhere in the eastern United States, this fifth volume in the Mountain Classics Collection offers the reader a glimpse not only of the remarkable beauty and grandeur of the Rocky Mountains, but also the danger and rigours these early adventurers experienced nearly every day. { 216pp, 140x215mm, October 2008; PB, £13.50, 1897522142:9781897522141 , Heritage House Publishing (Rocky Mountain Books) } |
| SEA KAYAK BARKLEY & CLAYOQUOT SOUNDS [Mary Ann Snowden] For the experienced and novice alike, this comprehensive guide leads paddlers through some of the best kayaking waters on the west coast of Vancouver Island. Twenty trips are outlined, covering prime paddling destinations within Barkley and Clayoquot sounds, including the Deer Group, the Broken Group Islands, and Vargas, Flores and Meares islands. Each trip is headed with important information on tides, currents, safety considerations and launching. Included in each route description is practical information on the different land jurisdictions, campsites, suitable landings and paddling conditions. Sidebars embellish the history of shipwrecks, examine the Nuu-chah-nulth people and introduce interesting characters like Salal Joe and Fred Tibbs. Others detail some of the natural history of the west coast with topics ranging from grey whales to barnacles. This edition also provides well-researched information on the parks in the area, including Pacific Rim National Park and several parks within the BC Parks system. { 176pp, 125x175mm, June 2005; PB, £9.99, 1894765540:9781894765541 , Heritage House Publishing (Rocky Mountain Books) } |
| SEA KAYAK DESOLATION SOUND & THE SUNSHINE COAST [Heather Harbord] This paddling guide to Desolation Sound and the Strait of Georgia provides historical travel information on a part of the Inner Passage between Vancouver Island and the BC mainland. Follow the Marine Trail up the east coast of Vancouver Island with perhaps a digression to Hornby or Denman islands. Or tackle the savage inflow-outflow winds of Jervis Inlet to reach the jewel of Princess Louisa Inlet. { 256pp, 125x175mm, June 2005; PB, £9.99, 1894765532:9781894765534 , Heritage House Publishing (Rocky Mountain Books) } |
| SEA KAYAK PADDLING THROUGH HISTORY : Vancouver & Victoria [Aileen Stalker & Andrew Nolan] Experience inner-city paddling with a guide that tells the story of BC's biggest city from water level. Explore history with the tales behind the people, bridges, lighthouses, museums and watercraft that come to life in this guide, which also includes a section on Victoria. Paddling through History explains place names, geology and other highlights, and is illustrated with maps and photos. { 188pp, 125x175mm, June 2005; PB, £9.99, 1894765575:9781894765572 , Heritage House Publishing (Rocky Mountain Books) } |
| SEA KAYAK STROKES : A Guide to Efficient Paddling Skills [Doug Alderson] A concise manual for learning and improving paddling skills. Alderson's tips will help you paddle faster and with less effort, turn your kayak with greater ease, and keep your head above water using quick and effective bracing techniques. Alderson describes how the forces of wind and water affect directional control of a kayak, providing information on how to choose the most effective stroke at the right time. You won't have to struggle in the wind if you use the strokes that let the wind do some of the work for you. Learn to save your energy and keep your kayak moving when waves and current are trying to push you around. This is a teaching and learning guide with sensible text and clear illustrations -- an invaluable resource for paddlers and instructors. REVIEW: "...original thinking..." -- Canoeist, June 2008. { 156pp, 150x230mm, May 2007; PB, £11.99, 1894765850:9781894765855 , Heritage House Publishing (Rocky Mountain Books) } |
| SPORT CLIMBS IN THE CANADIAN ROCKIES, 6TH EDITION [Jon Jones & John Martin] This sixth edition of Sport Climbs in the Canadian Rockies features dozens of new routes and is illustrated with more than 300 topos, maps and photos. It also updates information from the previous five editions. With more than 10,000 copies sold to date, Sports Climbs is the guide the climbing community reaches for when it heads to the hills. Sport climbing is one of the most popular types of rock climbing in North America. It is gymnastic, safe and sociable, and it provides a natural progression for those who have learned the sport on climbing walls. In this new edition, the authors have added several new crags and many new climbs, totalling over 1,600 bolt-protected routes in the Bow Corridor from the Front Ranges west of Calgary to Canmore and from Banff to Lake Louise. This sport-climbing guide complements our traditional climbing guide, Bow Valley Rock, our alpine climbing guide, Selected Alpine Climbs in the Canadian Rockies, and our scrambling guide, Scrambles in the Canadian Rockies. { 368pp, 125x175mm, July 2006; PB, £19.99, 1894765672:9781894765671 , Heritage House Publishing (Rocky Mountain Books) } |
| UNDER GROTTO MOUNTAIN : Rat's Nest Cave [Charles J Yonge] Named a Provincial Historic Site in 1986, Rat's Nest Cave near Canmore, Alberta, extends for approximately 4 km beneath Grotto Mountain. This new cave guide not only examines the natural history of this fascinating system of subterranean passageways, but also explores 2000-3000 years of human occupation. { 144pp, 140x215mm, June 2002; PB, £13.50, 0921102771:9780921102779 , Heritage House Publishing (Rocky Mountain Books) } |
| WATER, WEATHER & THE MOUNTAIN WEST [Robert William Sandford] Growing populations, increasing industrial use and heavy agricultural demand are beginning to tax water supplies in many regions of Canada's west. Future economic and social development will depend upon how much we know about our surface and ground water resources, and how effectively we manage them -- especially in the face of climate change. The message to take home from this eloquent book is that it is time to dispel the myth of limitless abundance of water in Canada and throughout North America, that although our technologically sophisticated society is fuelled and lubricated largely by petroleum, it ultimately runs on plain water. In his conclusion to this authoritative book, Robert Sandford, chair of the United Nations water initiative in Canada, offers a realistic picture of the various issues and threats related to the availability and quality of fresh water that Canada will face in the future, and how we can effectively address them. { 208pp, 140x215mm, October 2007; PB, £13.50, 1894765931:9781894765930 , Heritage House Publishing (Rocky Mountain Books) } |
| WATERTON & GLACIER IN A SNAP! : Fast Facts & Titillating Trivia [Ray Djuff & Chris Morrison] Discover a cornucopia of short, quick-to-read items about people, animals, events and places in Waterton and Glacier National Parks. Waterton & Glacier in a Snap! has details, trivia and information you'll refer to again and again. Waterton & Glacier in a Snap! is the culmination of research collected in the US and Canada for more than a decade. The engaging text by historians Ray Djuff and Chris Morrison is highlighted by many stunning photographs. The authors have created a reference book with a twist, setting a fun, fast pace for readers. Where else could you find out about the maker of the parks' famous red buses? Or put your finger on the number of flower, animal, fish and insect species found in both these mountain parks? Or learn why there are geographical places named for people who never visited the parks? Or find out why so many German artists came to Glacier in its first two decades? { 240pp, 155x230mm, May 2005; PB, £11.50, 1894765567:9781894765565 , Heritage House Publishing (Rocky Mountain Books) } |
| WEEKENDER EFFECT : Hyperdevelopment in Mountain Towns [Robert William Sandford] As cities continue to grow at unprecedented rates, more and more people are looking for peaceful, weekend retreats in mountain or rural communities. More often than not, these retreats are found in and around resorts or places of natural beauty. As a result, what once were "small towns" are fast becoming "mini cities," complete with expensive housing, fast food, traffic snarls, and environmental damage, all with little or no thought for the importance of local history, local people and local culture. Despite the obvious and fast-paced growth of bedroom communities, academics, tourists and residents seem to be ignoring the devastating impact such a siege is having upon the integrity of many mountain places. "The Weekender Effect" is a passionate plea for considered development in these communities and for the necessary preservation of local values, cultures and landscapes. { 128pp, 110x180mm, October 2008; HB, £11.50, 189752210X:9781897522103 , Heritage House Publishing (Rocky Mountain Books) } |
| WHALEBACK : A Walking Guide [Bob Blaxley] This well-researched guidebook is the only information available on the Whaleback, a region in the Alberta foothills a little over an hour's drive southwest of Calgary. It is sure to spur considerable interest in the area among the local outdoor community. All of the routes described were walked at least once in 1996 by the author. Landowners and conservationists were consulted on such issues as access, walking routes, protected areas and environmental impact. { 96pp, 140x215mm, July 2003; PB, £8.99, 0921102569:9780921102564 , Heritage House Publishing (Rocky Mountain Books) } |
| WILDLIFE ADVENTURES IN THE CANADIAN WEST [Dick Dekker] This is the story of the author's travels and wildlife observations in all seasons of the year accompanied by his sometimes radical thoughts on wildlife preservation. Driven by a deep, personal sense of curiosity, he paddled hundreds of miles down swift Yukon rivers, the Peace River in north-western Alberta and several remote lake systems in northern Saskatchewan in pursuit of his studies which focus on the intertwined lives of prey and predators. From its beginnings, the narrative flows like a clear, untouched wilderness stream, with lively riffles and quiet pools that give pause for reflection and perspective. { 224pp, 155x230mm, January 2002; PB, £14.99, 1894765362:9781894765367 , Heritage House Publishing (Rocky Mountain Books) } |
| YAM : 50 Years of Climbing on Yamnuska [Chic Scott, Dave Dornian & Ben Gadd] Yamnuska is recognised as the great wall of stone rising so prominently above the Trans-Canada Highway between Calgary and Banff and is accepted as the birthplace of modern rock climbing in the Canadian Rockies. It was here, over 50 years ago in 1952, that Hans Gmoser first took up the challenge. Since then, Yamnuska has been the scene of both triumphs and tragedies, which Scott and Dornian meticulously document in this book. In addition, Gadd gives us the geology and human history of the mountain, ending with a descriptive walk up the back trails, which details the flora and fauna. { 184pp, 180x255mm, March 2003; PB, £19.99, 0921102976:9780921102977 , Heritage House Publishing (Rocky Mountain Books) } |
| YAMNUSKA ROCK : The Crown Jewel of Canadian Rockies Traditional Climbing [Andy Genereux] Canadian rock climbing was born on the big flat face of Yamnuska. For more than 50 years aspiring youth and grizzled veterans have been putting up new routes on the south-facing slab that faces the sun and attracts climbers every month of the year. In the first-ever climbing guide to the 'Yam', you will find 115 routes described in detail and accompanied by maps and photographs. Yamnuska holds a special place in the hearts of people who seek adventure. Climbs range in grade from 5.5 through 5.12, and styles encompass the very bold to the more conservative. The cliff is steeped in history. There is a spiritual nature that is hard to explain, but many climbers have shared this feeling after a day scaling her lofty heights. Partnerships develop between friends and the mountain that can last a lifetime. { 320pp, 125x175mm, August 2006; PB, £19.99, 1894765745:9781894765749 , Heritage House Publishing (Rocky Mountain Books) } |