A biography of Don Forest, this book describes his achievements and his idiosyncrasies.
Provides guidance for successful photography in the mountains. This book offers 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.
Canadian rock climbing was born on the big flat face of Yamnuska. This climbing guide to the 'Yam' contains 115 routes described in detail and accompanied by maps and photographs.
Due to harsh weather conditions, the plants that exist at higher elevations are generally different than those at lower elevations. This work explores the wildflowers and flowering shrubs commonly found in the subalpine and alpine environments in the Rocky Mountains of western Canada.
A manual for learning and improving paddling skills. It gives you tips that 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. It also describes how the forces of wind and water affect directional control of a kayak.
A photography book that gives a teasing peek at what it's like to live, work and play. It includes photographs which depict people and wildlife enjoying this marvellous and spectacular wonderland along the eastern slopes of Alberta's Rocky Mountains.
Trekking the Continental Divide from the US border to Kakwa Lake is a demanding adventure. This guidebook is devoted to Canada's 1,200-kilometre Great Divide Trail (GDT). Outlining the six major sections of the GDT, it breaks the trail into 20-kilometre segments and describes the terrain and condition of each segment.
A guide to mixed rock and ice climbs, including some of the world's challenging routes. This second edition describes an additional 150 routes, ranging from Joe Josephson's Waterfall Ice to the modern sport-style test pieces. Covering Waterton to Jasper, it provides info for climbers looking to push their limits.
Neil Jennings started getting serious about fly-fishing in 1973. 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. This book presents a distillation of the best of that experience.