topic:"Switzerland" found 47 records - Research Collections

Mont Blanc lines

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

Published Date: 2022

Author: Buisse, Alex

Publisher: London : Vertebrate Publishing

Edition: First English Edition

Call Number: 01.2 B87m o.s.

Author: Buisse, Alex

Responsibility: Translated by Natalie Berry

Edition: First English Edition

Publisher: London : Vertebrate Publishing

Published Date: 2022

Physical Description: 176 pages : illustrations (colour) ; 32 cm

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

Subjects: Mont Blanc; Switzerland; France; Italy; Alps; Eiger; Mountaineering; Guidebook; Photography; Photography, Aerial

Abstract: In Mont Blanc Lines, photographer and alpinist Alex Buisse has travelled the Mont Blanc massif to capture images of all the major mountain faces and to trace the classic climbing and skiing lines. As well as Mont Blanc itself, also featured are other Alpine icons, including the north faces of the Grandes Jorasses and the Froites, Aiguille du Midi, and the Grand Capucin. Whether on the ground in crampons or on skis, or in the air by ultralight or paraglider, he has captured the majesty of the range so that he can tell the story of the classic lines and present them to us in the most stunning way possible. Mont Blanc Lines features images taken during over a decade of mountaineering while Alex worked as a professional photographer based in Chamonix. Alex Buisse's story of these iconic mountain faces is mixed with the stories of climbers who have experienced great moments there. As a bonus feature, also included are the legendary faces of the Matterhorn and the Eiger North Face in Switzerland. -- From back cover.

ISBN: 9781839811678

Accession Number: P2024.02

Call Number: 01.2 B87m o.s.

Location: ARC O.S.

Collection: Archives Library

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Alpenglow : the finest climbs on the 4000m peaks of the Alps

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

Published Date: 2019

Author: Tibbetts, Ben

Publisher: [Hereford] : Ben Tibbetts

Call Number: DQ841 A46 T53 O.S.

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Author: Tibbetts, Ben

Publisher: [Hereford] : Ben Tibbetts

Published Date: 2019

Physical Description: 320 pages : illustrations (color)

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

Subjects: Photography; Alps; Mountaineering; Switzerland; Italy; France; Art

Abstract: Is an inspiring book of photographs, stories and drawings describing The Finest Climbs on the 4000m Peaks of the Alps (from Ben Tibbetts website)

Contents: Introduction; Practicalities; Endnotes; Bernina Alps; Bernese Alps; Pennine Alps; Mont Blanc Massif; Gran Paradiso; Ecrins

Notes: Banff Mountain Film and Book Festival finalist for Mountain Image; Photographs, drawings and text by Ben Tibbetts

ISBN: 9781916123106

Accession Number: AC639

Call Number: DQ841 A46 T53 O.S.

Collection: Alpine Club of Canada Library

URL Notes: Author's website

Websites

https://www.bentibbetts.com/alpenglow/

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Ueli Steck : my life in climbing

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

Published Date: 2018

Author: Steck, Ueli (author); Steinback, Karin (co-author); Bierling, Billi (translator)

Publisher: Seattle, Washington : Mountaineers Books

Call Number: G512 U45 S74

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Author: Steck, Ueli (author); Steinback, Karin (co-author); Bierling, Billi (translator)

Publisher: Seattle, Washington : Mountaineers Books

Published Date: 2018

Physical Description: 214 pages : illustrations

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

Subjects: Mountaineering; Biography; Switzerland; Nepal

Abstract: A climber of incredible strength, Ueli Steck set climbing records for speed and endurance that no one had previously thought possible. This deeply personal and revealing memoir, Ueli Steck: My Life in Climbing, is the only one of his books to be published in English. In 2016, Ueli established a new speed record on Eiger’s North Face—beating his own record! That same year he climbed all 82 four-thousand-meter peaks in the Alps within 62 days (traveling between the peaks by bicycle), and summited Annapurna’s south face in 28 hours. But the dramatic events of the previous two years—the internationally reported conflict with Sherpas at Mount Everest, and the discovery of Alex Lowe’s body on Shishapangma—changed him and made him rethink his approach to the mountains. After withdrawing from the sport for a period, Ueli rediscovered his love of climbing, and in this memoir he explains how his perspective changed. While his drive to achieve in the mountains hadn’t diminished, an evaluation of his experiences helped him find a new way to process the emotional and mental challenges that shaped his athletic outlook. Structured around key climbs, Ueli Steck: My Life in Climbing provides the history of each mountain and route, Ueli’s reasons for attempting it, what happened on each climb itself, and what he learned from the experience. It also includes some fascinating insights into his training regimen. Ueli infuses his story with the joy and freedom of climbing and running. He is honest, direct and, at times, exhibits the self-absorption common to many elite athletes. Ultimately, however, his experiences brought him to a place of self-awareness and he was no longer the same climber who first set the speed record on the Eiger’s North Face. Ueli was determined that he would take only acceptable risks. Unfortunately, Ueli’s bar for risk was still very high—he died while on a training climb on the Himalayan peak Nuptse on April 30, 2017. (from Mountaineers Books website)

Contents: Everest : when the world suddenly changes -- Annapurna I : first the glory, then the fall from grace -- Shishapangma : a step too far -- All 4000-meter peaks in the Alps : rediscovering the joy of climbing -- Eiger : the fascination of speed -- Afterword by Steve House -- Translator's note.

ISBN: 9781680511321

Accession Number: AC639

Call Number: G512 U45 S74

Collection: Alpine Club of Canada Library

URL Notes: Summary on Mountaineers Books website

Websites

https://www.mountaineers.org/books/books/ueli-steck-my-life-in-climbing

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The Eiger sanction

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Medium: Library - Moving image (includes film and digital video - published)

Published Date: 2015

Publisher: [Solna] : Universal Sony Pictures Home Entertainment Nordic

Call Number: 06.3 Ei4 DVD

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Responsibility: Clint Eastwood (actor, director); Warren Murphy (screenplay); George Kennedy (actor); Vonetta McGee (actor)

Publisher: [Solna] : Universal Sony Pictures Home Entertainment Nordic

Published Date: 2015

Physical Description: 1 videodisc (129min.) : sound, color

Medium: Library - Moving image (includes film and digital video - published)

Subjects: Films; Film making; Scott, Charles (Chic); Switzerland

Abstract: "Clint Eastwood directs and stars in this international intrigue action thriller that takes place on the Swiss Alps. Hemlock,m a retired professional assassin (Eastwood) who has turned toward a calmer pursuit of art collection, is suddely forced out of retirement to hunt a deadly double agent who murdered a close friend. The hunt takes Eastwood on a breathtaking journey up the Swiss Alps with a team of mountain climbers - one of whom is the man he seeks, though his identity is as yet unknown. This top-notch action film, based on the novel by Trevanian, features some of the most exciting mountain climbing sequences ever filmed" (from back of DVD)

Notes: Chic Scott is one of the climbers

Accession Number: P2019-31

Call Number: 06.3 Ei4 DVD

Collection: Archives Library

URL Notes: The Eiger Sanction on IMDb

Websites

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0072926/?ref_=fn_al_tt_1

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Swiss immigration to Canada : achievements, testimonies, relations

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

Published Date: 2013

Author: Spaar, Ilona Shulman

Publisher: Vancouver, BC, Canada : Consulate General of Switzerland

Edition: 1st edition

Call Number: 08.1 Sp2s c.1; 08.1 Sp2s reference copy

Author: Spaar, Ilona Shulman

Responsibility: by Ilona Shulman Spaar

Edition: 1st edition

Publisher: Vancouver, BC, Canada : Consulate General of Switzerland

Published Date: 2013

Physical Description: xvi, 221 pages : illustrations (some colour), portraits (some colour) ; 29 cm

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

Subjects: Immigration; Mountaineering; Mountaineers, Swiss; Switzerland

Notes: "This book was written and published on the occasion of the 100th anniversary of official relations between Switzerland and Western Canada in the year 2013"; "Editing: Dr. Julie Sutherland"; Includes bibliographical references; Swiss immigration to Canada: an overview -- Swiss pioneers in Canada -- The Switzers are coming: Swiss colonies and group settlements -- Swiss diplomacy and consular relations with Canada -- Swiss humanitarian work in Canada -- Swiss clubs and Swiss community life -- Agriculture -- Economic life: a vibrant Swiss-Canadian relationship -- The science, social sciences, and the humanities -- Arts and artists -- Sports and outdoors.