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Family walks and hikes in the Canadian Rockies. Volume 2 : Bragg Creek , Kananaskis , Moraine Lake , Yoho , Icefields Parkway , Jasper

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

Published Date: 2019

Author: Nugara, Andrew

Publisher: [Victoria, BC] : Rocky Mountain Books Ltd.

Edition: First

Call Number: 02.6 N89f Vol. 2

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Author: Nugara, Andrew

Responsibility: Andrew Nugara

Edition: First

Publisher: [Victoria, BC] : Rocky Mountain Books Ltd.

Published Date: 2019

Physical Description: volumes : colour illustrations, colour maps ; 22 cm

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

Subjects: Hiking; Travel; Kananaskis Country; Maps; Highways; Highways - Alberta; Banff; Moraine Lake; Yoho National Park; Jasper

Abstract: amily Walks and Hikes is an exciting series of books written specifically for outdoor enthusiasts of all ages and abilities. These accurate, attractive guides feature expertly curated routes, informative maps, and colour photographs. Andrew Nugara’s second book for families looking to experience the splendour of the Canadian Rockies describes additional trips in Bragg Creek, Banff, and Kananaskis that were not included in Volume 1 due to redevelopment of these hiking hotspots since the dramatic Alberta floods of 2013. As well, Volume 2 includes several new areas for family exploration, including Moraine Lake, Yoho, the north section of Highway 93 North, and Jasper. Some of the comfortable walks and spectacular hikes in this new volume are: Forgetmenot Ponds Nihahi Ridge King Creek Canyon Canadian Everest Trail Picklejar Lakes Yamnuska Ha Ling Peak Sunshine Meadows Paget Peak Lookout Takakkaw Falls Parker Ridge Athabasca Glacier Sunwapta Falls Maligne Canyon Ranging from charmingly easy to moderately challenging, all of these hikes are accessible from reliable roads and popular staging areas. In addition, each hike is accompanied by a clear, colourful map, step by step directions, and full-colour photographs. Each route includes: detailed directions to trailheads colour maps and photographs seasonal information round-trip distances trail commentary difficulty ratings (from Rocky Mountain Books website)

Contents: Introduction; Area Maps; Highway 66, the Elbow; Highway 40 South, Kananaskis Trail; Highway 1, Bow Valley, Canmore, Highway 742 South; Banff Area; Moraine Lake; Yoho National Park; Icefields Parkway (Highway 93 North); Jasper; Important Contacts; Acknowledgements; Disclaimer

ISBN: 9781771603058

Accession Number: P2020.07

Call Number: 02.6 N89f Vol. 2

Collection: Archives Library

URL Notes: Publishers website

Websites

https://rmbooks.com/book/family-walks-and-hikes-in-the-canadian-rockies-volume-2/

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Rocks, Ridges, and Rivers : geological wonders of Banff, Yoho, and Jasper National Parks

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

Published Date: 2017

Author: Leckie, Dale

Publisher: Calgary, Alberta : Dale Leckie

Call Number: 03.2 L46r

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Author: Leckie, Dale

Responsibility: Dale Leckie

Publisher: Calgary, Alberta : Dale Leckie

Published Date: 2017

Physical Description: 216 pages : colour illustrations, colour maps

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

Subjects: Geology; Geology - Jasper; Geology - Rocky Mountains, Canada; Geology - The West, Canadian; Guidebook; Guidebooks; Jasper National Park; Banff National Park; Yoho National Park

Abstract: This geological guide will assist tourists to choose and visit easily accessible sites that exemplify the sensational vistas in Banff, Jasper and Yoho National Parks. It was this breathtaking scenery for which the parks were given status as a UNESCO Canadian Rocky Mountain Parks World Heritage Site. The route is along the principle highways from Canmore to Banff, to Lake Louise, a side trip to Field, BC, back to Lake Louise and then north to Jasper through the Icefields Parkway. Explanations, color photographs, illustrations and maps highlight the geology for 50 sites. Mountains, rivers, glaciers and 500 million year fossils of the Burgess Shale are described. The book will assist travellers on how to arrive at a viewpoint, where to park and where to walk. Travellers interested in natural history such as birding, the vegetation and wildlife will want this book to understand the geological wonders that they are. Dale Leckie is an award-winning geologist who is internationally recognized for his many contributions to geology. Dale has a Ph.D. in Geology from McMaster University (1984), a M.Sc in Geography from McMaster University (1980) and B.Sc. in Geography from University of Alberta (1977). Dale Leckie is a Professional Geologist who has worked as a scientist at the Geological Survey of Canada and as Chief Geologist in a large Canadian energy company. He has edited numerous books and published over a 100 refereed papers most of those on the geology of Western Canada. He is an Adjunct Professor in the Geoscience Department at the University of Calgary. Dale has been President of the Society for Sedimentary Geology (SEPM) and Canadian Society of Petroleum Geologists (CSPG). He has been leading geological field trips into the Rocky Mountains throughout his career. (from McNally Robinson website)

Contents: Author's preface; Introduction; Organization of this book; Trip planner; Safety; Setting the stage; Mount Yamnuska to Banff Townsite; Geology of the Banff Townsite area; Banff to Lake Louise; Over the pass: the Field area in Yoho National Park; Along the ridge: the Icefields Parkway; Geology of the Jasper Townsite area; Dissoloving the limestone: canyons, caves and lakes of the Maligne River; Jasper to Jasper National Park Gate; Acknowledgenments; The glossary of terms; The glossary of stratigraphy; Image credits; About the artist; About the author; About the designer

ISBN: 9780995908208

Accession Number: P2020.07

Call Number: 03.2 L46r

Collection: Archives Library

URL Notes: Publisher's website

Websites

https://brokenpoplars.ca/

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Popular day hikes : Canadian Rockies

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

Published Date: 2019

Author: Daffern, Tony

Publisher: Victoria, B.C. : Rocky Mountain Books

Edition: Second

Call Number: 02.6 D13p

Author: Daffern, Tony

Edition: Second

Publisher: Victoria, B.C. : Rocky Mountain Books

Published Date: 2019

Physical Description: 144 pages : color illustrations, maps ; 22 cm

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

Subjects: Guidebook; Hiking; Canadian Rockies; Banff and Vicinity; Lake Louise; Moraine Lake; Kootenay National Park; Yoho National Park; Jasper National Park

Abstract: Popular Day Hikes: Canadian Rockies covers 37 popular, accessible trails in one of the world's most stunningly beautiful natural environments. Featuring easy short-day walks, more-strenuous full-day hikes and the occasional easy scramble in areas around Banff, Lake Louise and Moraine Lake, the Icefields Parkway, Kootenay National Park, Yoho National Park and Jasper, this colourful guide contains something for everyone. Some of the trips included are: Spray River Loop Sunshine Meadows Stanley Glacier Lake Agnes Plain of Six Glaciers Larch Valley Yoho Valley to Twin Falls Parker Ridge Valley of the Five Lakes Sulpher Skyline Trail Each hike includes: detailed directions to trailheads colour maps and photographs seasonal information round-trip distances trail commentary difficulty ratings. -- From back cover

Contents: Banff Area; Kootenay National Park; Lake Louise and Moraine Lake; Yoho National Park; Icefields Parkway; Jasper Area

ISBN: 9781771602679

Accession Number: P2022.01

Call Number: 02.6 D13p

Collection: Archives Library

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Confessions of a ski bum : Kicking Horse Pass

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

Published Date: 2019

Author: Baranow, Marcus

Publisher: Lake Louise, Alberta : Get to the Mountains Publishing

Call Number: 01 B23k

Author: Baranow, Marcus

Publisher: Lake Louise, Alberta : Get to the Mountains Publishing

Published Date: 2019

Physical Description: 125 pages

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

Series: Confessions of a Ski Bum

Subjects: Skiing; Kicking Horse Pass; Yoho National Park; Banff National Park; Winter Sports; Guidebook

Abstract: A modern backcountry ski guide for day trips in the Kicking Horse Pass area found at the border of Banff and Yoho National Parks. Includes detailed descriptions, directions, terrain photos and maps for everything from tree skiing to no fall glacier descents. -- from back cover

Contents: North Side; Mount Bosworth Closure; Bath Exit Valley; Padget Peak; Ogden South; Ogden North; South Side; Great Divide Creek; Narrao & Popes Peaks; Cathedral; Collier Peak; Mount Victoria, North Summit