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Abstract: One of the most photographed landmarks in the Kootenay region, Mount Fisher holds the fascination of locals and visitors with its majestic vista and relatively easy access. It is our own little Mt. Everest, and scaling it has become a rite-of-passage for many outdoor enthusiasts from near and far. Fisher Peak Chronicles captures the heritage, culture and legacy of Mount Fisher through a series of real adventure stories from contributors and historical sources.

Contents: Introduction: Fisher Peak is everyone's own little Mount Everest (pg. 7); Chapter 1 - Living in the shadow of Fisher Peak - the missing chapter - 1883 (pg. 12); Chapter 2 - Early Explorations: David Thompson - 1807 (pg. 18); Chapter 3: Young John W. Sullivan Spies Mount Fisher from a distance - 1859 (pg. 22); Chapter 4: More Wild Horse discoveries -1865 (pg. 26); Chapter 5: The mountaineering Account of T.G. Longstaff in the Rockies - 1911 (pg. 30); Chapter 6: No man has reached the summit - 1899 (pg. 40); Chapter 7: Aurthur Nicol and George Lum credited with first ascent of Mount Fisher - 1910 (pg. 44); Chapter 8: Scaling Mount Fisher becomes a popular pastime - 1930's (pg. 48); Chapter 9: Fisher Peak scaled by amateur climbers - 1934 (pg. 54); Chapter 10: Fisher Peak again tamed by climbers - 1934 (pg. 60); Chapter 11: Fisher Peak visited by more parties - 1936 (pg. 66); Chapter 12: The Ryckmans - a pioneer family of the East Kootenay (pg. 70); Chapter 13: Mother's Day on the mountain -1967 (pg. 76); Chapter 14: Mount Fisher log book entries 1981 - 1983 (pg. 84); Chapter 15: Hiking Trails of the East Kootenay - Mount Fisher by Ian Bennett - 1982 (pg. 118); Chapter 16: More Mount Fisher adventures and log book entries -1994 and 1999 (pg. 122); Chapter 17: How I survived my solo climb and a broken leg - 2000 (pg. 140); Chapter 18: Mount Fisher, a pinnacle in a Hall of Fame hockey career - 2000 (pg. 148); Chapter 19: A mother's anguish - 2001 (pg. 154); Chapter 20: I still pine for my CBC coffee mug - 2002 (pg. 162); Chapter 21: Fond memories of Nak Nakahara and Mount Fisher - 2008 (pg. 166); Chapter 22: Fisher Peak - the first peak in our next stage of life - 2009 (pg. 170); Chapter 23: Some final thoughts on climbing Mount Fisher - 2012 (pg. 174); Chapter 24: Remember the risks of climbing Mount Fisher - 2012 (pg. 178); Chapter 25: Trial by vertigo by Dan Mills - 2013 (pg. 184); Chapter 26: Question and answers with Bruce WIlliams - 2013 (pg. 188); Chapter 27: Chasing the light on Fisher Peak - by Janice Strong 2013 (pg. 192); Chapter 28: Meet Danny Kerr, a true man of the mountains - 2013 (pg. 196); Chapter 29: Bob O'Brien - legend of Mount Fisher - 2011 (pg. 200); Chapter 30: Elvin Townsend - a man on the move - 2013 (pg. 206); Epilogue (pg. 210); Bibliography (pg. 214); Special Thank you (pg. 215); Mount Fisher photos (pg. 216-223); Personal climbing record (pg. 224-228)

Notes: The front inside cover has been annotated by the author. Annotation reads, "Keith G. Powell"

ISBN: 9780981214634

Accession Number: 2019.62

Call Number: 01.4 P87f

Collection: Archives Library

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Living in the shadow of FIsher Peak : the life and times of Jack Fisher : a historical novel

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/catalogue19888

Medium: Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)

Published Date: 2010

Author: Powell, Keith G.

Publisher: Cranbrook, B.C. : Wild Horse Creek Press

Edition: second edition

Call Number: 02.3 P87l

Author: Powell, Keith G.

Responsibility: Keith G. Powell

Edition: second edition

Publisher: Cranbrook, B.C. : Wild Horse Creek Press

Published Date: 2010

Physical Description: 174 pages

Medium: Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)

Subjects: Gold; Gold rush; California, United States; Pacific Northwest; Fiction

Abstract: Pertains to the life and history of adventurer and gold seeker, John S. “Jack” Fisher. Written by author Keith Powell, the publication shares the details of Fishers migration to Wild Horse Creek in Kootenay Country. The author uses narrative, diary entries and photographs to share the history of Jack Fisher. The compelling history encourages the reader to remember and honor those who have come before us in spreading knowledge and wisdom of the mountains.

Contents: Chapter 1: The massacre (pg. 5); Chapter 2: Golf fever (pg. 11); Chapter 3: On the trail (pg. 23); Letters home - Two (pg. 25); Chapter 4: California: Gold at last (pg. 33); Letters home - Two (pg. 43); Chapter 5: California Encounters (pg. 47); Chapter 6: The voyage north (pg. 59); Chapter 7: Hell gate, Montana territory (pg. 67); Chapter 8: Washington territory (pg. 75); Chapter 9: On to Kootenai country (pg. 85); Letter home - one (pg. 88); Chapter 10: Stud Horse Creek (pg. 93); Chapter 11: Life on the Wild Horse Creek (pg. 101); Chapter 12: A farewell to Fisherville (pg. 119); Chapter 13: Clash of justice on the Kootenai (pg. 129); Chapter 14: The Flathead years (pg. 139); Chapter 15: Cub reporter (pg. 145); Chapter 16: The interview (pg. 151); Epilogue (pg. 157); Author's note (pg. 161)