Summits & Icefields: Canadian Rockies
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Book Description
A companion volume to Summits and Icefields: Columbia Mountains, this guide to alpine ski touring in the Canadian Rockies features popular ski ascents, glacier tours and commercial lodges as well as describing the "grand traverse" from Jasper to Lake Louise.
It also include the basic information needed before heading out, including that of snow conditions, weather, regulations, and required equipment and clothing.
About the Author
Chic Scott is one of the most prolific alpine ski tourers in Western Canada and has pioneered several of the "grand traverses." He has written four books, including the multi-award-winner Pushing the Limits: The Story of Canadian Mountaineering. For his contribution to leadership and documenting Canada's climbing history, he received the 2000 Summit of Excellence Award at the Banff Mountain Film Festival.
Summits & Icefields: Canadian Rockies,Chic Scott,Rocky Mountain Books,189476546X,Canada - Western Provinces,Skiing - Alpine,Skiing - General,Sports,Sports & Recreation,Canada,Travel & holiday guides
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