Rocky Mountain Books

Surrey, BC, Canada: Rocky Mountain Books, 2006. 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. Mary Sharples, born into a wealthy Quaker family in Pennsylvania, was a precocious child who excelled at school yet did not know how to make a bed at the tender age of 18. She was much more interested in the arts and in travelling. A trip across Canada in 1889 proved the turning point in Mary's life. Not only did she meet her future husband, doctor and botanist Charles Schaffer, she also fell hopelessly in love with the Canadian mountains. After Charles' death, Mary embarked on a series of explorations into the Canadian Rockies at a time when it was not thought proper for a woman to do so. Her most famous trips of 1907 and 1908 resulted in the rediscovery of Maligne Lake and the highly regarded book Old Indian Trails of the Canadian Rockies. Mary eventually settled in Banff and there married her handsome young guide Billy Warren. Since her death in 1937, she continues to inspire young people and women in particular. One of her greatest admirers is the author who examines the difficulties Mary faced in entering what was then a man's domain. Janice Sanford Beck, recipient of Mount Allison University's prestigious Tweedie Gold Medal for academic achievement, has resided in five of Canada's ten provinces but always returns to her spiritual home amid the mountains of her native Alberta. An outdoor enthusiast since childhood, her hiking credits include the West Coast Trail, the Chilkoot Trail, Jasper's North Boundary Trail and the Glacier Trail, which approximates Mary Schaffer's route from Brazeau Lake to Maligne Lake.. ISBN: 0921102828. Revised Edition. Trade Paperback. New. CANADA ALBERTA CANADIAN HISTORY ROCKIES ROCKY MOUNTAINS EXPLORATION DISCOVERY BIOGRAPHY MARY SCHAFFER WARREN JASPER NATIONAL PARK BANFF MALIGNE LAKE EXPLORERS MOUNTAINEERING WOMEN. more information

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Calgary, AB, Canada: Highline Publishing, 1993. A beautifully illustrated guidebook to trails in Banff National Park, Alberta and Mt. Assiniboine Provincial Park, British Columbia. Illustrated with over 200 colour and black & white photos.. ISBN: 0969508832. Soft Cover. New. CANADA DESCRIPTION TRAVEL HIKING ALBERTA BRITISH COLUMBIA MOUNT MT. ASSINIBOINE ROCKY MOUNTAINS ROCKIES WESTERN PROVINCES AB BC SPORTS RECREATION BANFF NATIONAL PARK TRAILS GUIDE GUIDEBOOK PHOTOGRAPHS PHOTOGRAPHY NATURE NATURAL. more information

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Calgary, AB, Canada: Highline Publishing, 1991. The most detailed hiking guide to the Lake Louise area fully illustrated with colour and B&W photos and maps.. ISBN: 0969508816. Soft Cover. New. CANADA DESCRIPTION TRAVEL HIKING ALBERTA GENERAL WESTERN PROVINCES AB BC SPORTS RECREATION LAKE LOUISE BANFF NATIONAL PARK ROCKY MOUNTAINS ROCKIES 0969508816. more information

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Calgary, AB, Canada: Rocky Mountain Books, 1999. 160 pages illustrated with B&W photos. An adventure story and guidebook in one, this is the tale of Jack Bennett's extraordinary effort to become the first person to climb the 50 high points of Canada's provinces and territories. From a fire tower in New Brunswick to a remote mountain in Nunavut, this is a story of hardship, triumph and sheer singlemindedness. Bennett provides accurate and up-to-date information for anyone wishing to follow in his footsteps.. ISBN: 0921102704. Trade Paperback. New. CANADA CANADIAN CLIMBING MOUNTAINEERING MOUNTAINS MOUNTAIN OUTDOORS RECREATION TRAVEL HISTORY. more information

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Calgary, AB, Canada: Rocky Mountain Books, 2000. The escapades of R. M. Patterson, explorer, rancher and writer come to life in David Finch's new biography. A spirited adventure-seeker, R. M. Patterson left the comforts of British society for untold adventures in Canada. The first person to photograph the falls of the Nahanni, Patterson introduced the world to this now famous river in his book The Dangerous River. Authoring a total of five books about his forays into the Canadian wilderness and his life on a southern Alberta ranch, Patterson earned himself legions of fans and made Canada's wilderness famous. A skillful historian and storyteller, David Finch combines careful research, charming wit and his passion for the outdoors in this entertaining narrative.. ISBN: 0921102755. Hard Cover. New/New. BIOGRAPHY AUTOBIOGRAPHY CANADA CANADIAN PATTERSON R. M.. more information

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Banff, AB, Canada: Summerthought, 2009. Many photo coffee table books showcase the beauty of the Canadian Rockies, but we believe Summerthought’s newest title, The Canadian Rockies stands out. The book is printed in Canada and combines a hard cover with custom-shot images by a local photographer. The Canadian Rockies is the region’s most up-to-date photo coffee table book. Included is the refreshed Banff Avenue (completed in 2008) and Marble Canyon, which was changed forever by wildfires in 2003 and closed to the public until late 2007. Photos used in The Canadian Rockies have not been manipulated in any way. The colours may not be as saturated as other photo books, but we believe the Canadian Rockies are stunning exactly as they appear in real life. . ISBN: 9780981149110. First Edition. Hard Cover. New/New. CANADIAN ROCKIES ROCKY MOUNTAINS CANADA PICTORIAL PHOTOGRAPHY TRAVEL DESCRIPTION BANFF JASPER YOHO WATERTON LAKES NATIONAL PARKS KOOTENAY. more information

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Banff, AB, Canada: Summerthought, 2009. Many photo coffee table books showcase the beauty of the Canadian Rockies, but we believe Summerthought’s newest title, The Canadian Rockies stands out. The book is printed in Canada and combines a hard cover with custom-shot images by a local photographer. The Canadian Rockies is the region’s most up-to-date photo coffee table book. Included is the refreshed Banff Avenue (completed in 2008) and Marble Canyon, which was changed forever by wildfires in 2003 and closed to the public until late 2007. Photos used in The Canadian Rockies have not been manipulated in any way. The colours may not be as saturated as other photo books, but we believe the Canadian Rockies are stunning exactly as they appear in real life. . ISBN: 9780981149103. First Edition. Hard Cover. New/New. CANADIAN ROCKIES ROCKY MOUNTAINS CANADA PICTORIAL PHOTOGRAPHY TRAVEL DESCRIPTION BANFF JASPER YOHO WATERTON LAKES NATIONAL PARKS KOOTENAY. more information

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Calgary, AB, Canada: Rocky Mountain Books, 2000. Trekking the Continental Divide, from the U.S. 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 resupply, navigation and access. In 1994 Dustin Lynx hiked the Pacific Crest Trail 4300 kilometres from Mexico to Canada, walking a marathon distance each day over five months. Two summers later, Dustin hiked the GDT. Now, as a father of two children Dustin is busy walking the fulfilling path of parenthood but continues his forays on the GDT from his front door in Canmore, Alberta.. ISBN: 0921102798. First Edition. Trade Paperback. New. CANADA CANADIAN ROCKY MOUNTAINS ROCKIES HIKING GUIDEBOOK TRAIL GUIDE GREAT DIVIDE ALBERTA BRITISH COLUMBIA WATERON BANFF JASPER YOHO KOOTENAY KANANASKIS HIKE MOUNTAIN. more information

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Calgary, AB, Canada: Rocky Mountain Books, 2001. Beyond the hectic ski area of Lake Louise and over two passes lies Skoki Lodge, the first backcountry ski lodge built in western Canada. This book tells the story of Skoki, introducing us to the colourful characters who built, managed and visited the lodge since the 1930s. Meet an English aristocrat with ambitious dreams, a German baroness seeking the simple life, earthy cowboys and ski enthusiasts. Today, Skoki still offers enticing ski slopes, tranquil beauty and simple living to its guests. Kathryn Manry's mother ran Skoki Lodge in the 1940s. Kathryn remembers listening to the tales of Skoki's early days, and decided to ferret out the stories and photos associated with Skoki's history before these important details were lost.. ISBN: 0921102801. Trade Paperback. New. CANADA CANADIAN CUSTOMS HISTORY HISTORICAL GEOGRAPHY ALBERTA BANFF SKOKI LODGE SKIING LAKE LOUISE ROCKIES ROCKY MOUNTAINS MOUNTAINEERING CLIMBING. more information

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Canmore, AB, Canada: JEM Photography, 2007. Featuring breathtaking full-colour photographs from nature photographer John E. Marriott, Banff and Lake Louise: Images of Banff National Park highlights the extraordinary natural beauty found in Canada’s oldest and most celebrated national park. From wild animals and backcountry gems to classics such as Lake Louise and Moraine Lake, Marriott presents 80 awe-inspiring images of the park in all seasons and varying moods, vividly portraying one of the world’s most beautiful areas. 9" x 12", 80-page, landscape-format hardcover coffee table book with unique cigar band cover.. ISBN: 9781894768016. First Edition. Hard Cover. New/New. BANFF LAKE LOUISE NATIONAL PARK PICTORIAL PHOTOGRAPHY TRAVEL DESCRIPTION. more information

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Calgary, AB, Canada: Rocky Mountain Books, 1997. New This updated "Valley of Rumours" 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 trappers, surveyors and gold seekers set the stage for the commercial exploitation of the 1940s and '50s 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.. ISBN: 0921102402. Trade Paperback. New. CANADA BIOGRAPHY AUTOBIOGRAPHY GENERAL 0921102402 KANANASKIS ALBERTA CANMORE ROCKY MOUNTAINS ROCKIES HISTORY MOUNTAIN. more information

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Calgary, AB, Canada: Rocky Mountain Books, 1995. Biography of Lizzie Rummel who ran back country lodges in the Canadian Rockies and received the Order of Canada. 160 pages illustrated with B&W photos.. ISBN: 0921102399. Second Printing. Trade Paperback. New. CANADA BIOGRAPHY FRONTIER PIONEER LIFE WOMEN HISTORY SOCIAL SCIENCE WOMENS STUDIES MOUNTAINS ROCKY ROCKIES ALBERTA BANFF LAKE LOUISE SKOKI ASSINIBOINE LODGE RUMMEL. more information

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Banff, AB, Canada: Summerthought Ltd. , 1987. 104 pages. Fold-out panoramic views of twelve Rocky Mountain landscapes with an accompanying essay.. ISBN: 091993417X. First Edition. Hard Cover. New/New. Illus. by Mel Buschert (photography). CANADIAN ROCKIES CANADA ROCKY MOUNTAINS PHOTOGRAPHS PHOTOGRAPHY PANORAMA PANORAMIC PICTORIAL BANFF JASPER NATIONAL PARKS. more information

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Calgary, AB, Canada: Rocky Mountain Books, 1996. 192 pages illustrated with historic B&W photos. A collection of stories, many humorous, depicting the adventurous life of Ken Jones: climber, guide, ski racer, hunter, chef and first warden of Mount Assiniboine Provincial Park. It all starts in the early 1930s when Ken apprentices under the Fuez brothers and Christian Hasler. Along the way he meets Jimmy Simpson, Lizzie Rummel, Erling Strom and many other characters of the Canadian Rockies.. ISBN: 0921102453. Soft Cover. New. CANADA ALBERTA BIOGRAPHY HISTORY ROCKY MOUNTAINS ROCKIES MOUNTAINEERING CLIMBING ASSINIBOINE PROVINCIAL PARK WARDEN BRITISH COLUMBIA. more information

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Self Published, 1989. Wear on edges, rubbing. 126 pages illustrated with B&W and colour photographs. Fold-out map. . Soft Cover. Very Good. FAIRMONT HOT SPRINGS BC BRITISH COLUMBIA HISTORY. more information

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Calgary, AB, Canada: Rocky Mountain Books, 2001. Includes map of this popular and somewhat technical cave. Fully illustrated with B&W and colour photos.. ISBN: 0921102771. Trade Paperback. New. ALBERTA DESCRIPTION TRAVEL CANADA WESTERN PROVINCES AB GROTTO MOUNTAIN RAT'S NEST CAVE CAVES CAVING GUIDEBOOK GUIDE KANANASKIS CANMORE ROCKY MOUNTAINS ROCKIES CANADIAN SPELUNKING CAVERNS ECOTOURS GEOLOGY HISTORY 0921102771. more information

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