Pushing the Limits: The Story of Canadian Mountaineering by Chic Scott (inc. Everest; Himalayas; Alaska; Yosemite; The Alps; New Zealand; South America; The Rockies; etc)( Mountain Climbing / Climber History )

Calgary, Alberta: Calgary, AB: Rocky Mountain Books, 2000, 1st Edition, First Printing, 2000. ----------( 1st printing of the First Edition ) ---hardcover, a Near Fine example, a wee bit of light rubbing at tips ---in a lightly rubbed Near Fine dustjacket, non-authorial gift inscription on front blank endpaper, 440 pages. b&w as well as colour photos and maps, ---"This important new book tells the story of Canada's 200-year mountaineering history. Through the use of stories and pictures, Chic Scott documents the evolution of climbing in Canada. He introduces us to the early mountain pioneers and the modern day climbing athletes; he takes us to the crags and the gyms, from the west coast to Québec, and from the Yukon to the Rockies. But most importantly, Scott showcases Canadian climbers-the routes that challenged them, the peaks that inspired them, their insatiable desire to climber harder, to push the limits. ---Begin the trek through Canada's climbing history ---Learn about Swiss guides hired by CPR hotels who ushered in the glory years of first ascents. Continue through to the turn of the twentieth century when British and American climbers of leisure found themselves hampered by the difficulties of travel through the Canadian wilderness. Learn about the European immigrants of the 1950s who pushed the limits on the rock walls, and the American superstars who led the search for frightening new routes on the big north faces. Be there when British expatriates pioneer an exciting new trend in world mountaineering-waterfall ice climbing. Witness the popular growth of sport climbing, both on the crags and in the gyms. Finally, enjoy the story of home-grown climbers. Initially slow to take up the challenge, both at home and overseas, they are now leaders in the climbing world"---, any image directly beside this listing is the actual book and not a generic photo..///NOT SIGNED ---GUARANTEED to be AVAILABLE/// ---sizes are approximate (generally within 1/8 inch)------. First Edition. Hard Cover. Near Fine (see description)/Near Fine (see description). Illus. by Photo Cover. 8.75w x 11.25h Inches. Flap Not Clipped.