This is an intimate portrait of Charlie Russell's philosophy of nature. Accompanied by stunning photography, the book is written in narrative form, the way Charlie spoke and shared his stories and knowledge with others. Each of the chapters describes some facet of Charlie's philosophy and experiences through the stories of individual bears and what they taught him: the meaning of trust, respect, attention, love, and much more.
Through pen and ink illustrations and stories, Old Man’s Garden conveys the legends and folklore connected with Southern Alberta’s wildflowers, native plants, and Indigenous culture.
Originally published in 1954, Annora Brown’s Old Man’s Garden is a Canadian classic that tells the story of Southern Alberta’s native plants and wildflowers through art and in consideration of Indigenous traditional knowledge from the region.
Accompanying the new RMB edition of Old Man’s Garden, Sidney Black of Fort Macleod, the Indigenous Anglican Bishop for Treaty 7, provides his own commentary about Annora’s art and writing in relation to the Blackfoot, while independent art curator Mary-Beth Laviolette broadens the story about the artist’s contribution to Canadian art.
Also included in this new edition are full-colour images of Annora’s later paintings of Blackfoot lodges (tipis) and regalia, the dramatic landscape of the Oldman RIver region such as Waterton National Park, and her abiding, lifelong regard for the flora of her homeland.
According to Annora Brown, Old Man’s Garden is a “book of gossip about the flowers of the West.” A one-of-a-kind work featuring 169 black-and-white drawings of flowers and native plants, this classic text is about more than botany. Throughout its pages there is a sparkle to her stories of early exploration and settlement, her concern for conservation, and her regard for the Blackfoot Nation, and Indigenous culture. (from Rocky Mountain Books website)
Contents
Forward by Niitsitapi (Siksika) Bishop - the Right Reverand Sidney Black
Introduction to the new edition by Mary-Beth Laviolette
Introduction to the 1954 edition
I Wi-suk-i-tshak
II Trail Blazers
III Moon-When-the-Grass-Turns-Green
IV Old Man's Vegetable Garden
V Old Man's Medicine Bag
VI Dyes
VII Desert and Swamp
VIII Incense
IX Moon-of-the-Flowers
X Berries
XI Trees
Index
Notes
Originally published in 1954 by J.M. Dent & Sons Ltd. and 1970 by Gray's Publishing Co.
Pertains to the 100th anniversary of the Group of Seven's debut exhibition - interview with Ian A.C. Dejardin - executive director of the McMichael Canadian Art Collection
Introduction July 2020 by Don Gaynor: This album began as a collection of all the Lake O'Hara Lodge annual staff photographs since 1987 when Tim Wake asked me to do them for display in the stairwell to the second floor in the Lodge. I added the group photographs taken of the two reunions I attended and recently scanned all the other staff photos displayed on the stairway walls for the last part of this book
Contents
Photographs from 1987 to 2019 of the Lake O'Hara Lodge staff taken by Don Gaynor except 2014
Excerpt from Introduction by Don Gaynor, September 2020: This book is a collection of my favourite photographs taken in the Lake O'Hara area since my first visit in 1979. They are presented in mostly chronological order and represent memories of wonderful hikes, the Lodge, and the many friendships made there. Each photo was an attempt to record a memorable experience
Notes
Includes scenic area photographs, staff group portraits, blueprint of lodge and interior shots of lodge
Alberta has abundant natural areas that support a broad range of birds and wildlife. The Important Bird and Biodiversity Areas (IBA) program is one way in which we help support and promote the protection and conservation of these natural areas that are essential habitat for bird populations, which have been shown to be effective indicators of wider biodiversity. The Important Bird and Biodiveristy Areas Checklist introduces you to Alberta’s IBAs, and highlights a fascinating piece of our province’s natural history that we hope you will take the time to learn about, experience and enjoy. (from Nature Alberta website)
Before his untimely death from cancer in 2018, veteran rider and passionate cyclist Ryan Correy (two-time finisher of the Tour Divide, founder of Bikepack Canada and author of A Purpose Ridden) pedalled his way through the most popular national parks in the Canadian Rockies in order to complete his work on this unique guidebook. Featuring routes in Waterton, Kananaskis, Banff, Kootenay, Yoho, and Jasper, Bikepacking in the Canadian Rockies will take biking enthusiasts on Beginner, Intermediate, and Expert journeys in the following locations:
Front Range – 496 km gravel grind down the Alberta foothills
High Rockies – 183 km opening sampler for the Great Divide
Beaverfoot – 389 km expedition along the Rocky Mountain Trench
Devil’s Gap – 214 km backcountry passage into Banff National Park
Highwood – 357 km over Highwood Pass into the Crowsnest region
Castle – 266 km circumnavigation of Waterton and Castle parks
Top of the World – 347 km of remote climbs in the East Kootenays
Flathead Valley – 291 km through “Grizzly Bear Alley” in southeast British Columbia
Three Point – 173 km hike-a-bike adventure around Kananaskis
Icefields Parkway (in winter) – 291 km fat-bike trek up the world-renowned Highway 93 to Jasper
The result of Correy’s remarkable dedication is an unparalleled collection of ten ambitious, multi-day routes complete with directional cues, detailed maps, a helpful Bikepacking 101 section, rich photography, and personal stories that will stoke the curiosity of both the beginner and the experienced backcountry rider.
(From Rocky Mountain Books)
Crack climbing is a highly technical form of movement in which climbers position their hands, feet, and even their entire body in cracks to make upward progress on rock. An advocate for the sport’s aesthetic lines, physicality, and technical know-how, author Pete Whittaker teaches more than sixty Crack School Masterclasses each year and was featured in the popular climbing film Wide Boyz. This detailed and comprehensive guide teaches step-by-step techniques and tips, including for:
Jamming (finger, hand, fist, foot, arm, leg, body)
Crack types (chimneys, liebacks, underclings, roof cracks)
How to safely lead and place protection
Efficient positioning and movement
Strength recovery while climbing
(From Mountaineers Books website)
Contents
Preface
A Note
Before We Begin: Key Terms
Key to Illustrations
Chapter 1 - Five Rules of Crack Climbing
Chapter 2 - Finger Cracks
Chapter 3 - Hand Cracks
Chater 4 - Fist Cracks
Chapter 5 - Offwidth Cracks
Chapter 6 - Squeeze Chimneys
Chapter 7 - Chimneys
Chapter 8 - Stemming
Chapter 9 - Roof Cracks
Chapter 10 - Placing Gear
Chapter 11 - Equipment
Chapter 12 - Taping
Acknowledgements
Index
Notes
2020 Banff Mountain Book Competition Winner - Guidebook 2020 National Outdoor Book Awards Honorable Mention - Instructional
Pertains to the extirpation of the Maligne caribou herd in Jasper National Park. Outlines the ongoing issues leading to extirpation and calls for immediate action to stop extinction
Notes
In Wildlands Advocate, Vol. 28, No.3, September 2020
Pertains to updates on agreements Alberta and British Columbia are creating to protect extirpated caribou herds in both provinces and legal cases put forward by environmental groups and First Nations including Ecojustice, Athabasca Chipewyan First Nation, Mikisew Cree First Nation, David Suzuki Foundation. Other communities involved with caribou management plans including Cold Lake First Nation, Saulteau First Nations, West Moberly First Nations
Notes
In Wildlands Advocate, Vol. 28, No.3, September 2020
Pertains to current restrictions in Alberta around the rehabilitation of orphaned grizzly bear cubs. Outlines various arguements for and against with supporting data and introduces a new grizzly bear rehabilitation facility recently constructed at the Cochrane Ecological Institute which can only be utlized if the Alberta government ends the prohibition on grizzly cub rehabitiltation in the province.
Notes
In Wildlands Advocate, Vol. 28, No.3, September 2020
Pertains to the story of Skoki (GB#16) the grizzly bear who has resided at the Calgary Zoo since 1996 after his removal from Banff National Park at age eight due to human contact
Notes
In Wildlands Advocate, Vol. 28, No.3, September 2020
Pertains to the current status of Athabasca rainbowtrout in the Athabasca River system - assessed as endangered in 2014 which are affected by coal mining, polluted waterways, high water temperatures, and hybridization with introduced rainbow trout
Notes
In Wildlands Advocate, Vol. 28, No.3, September 2020
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Updates - "Optimizing" Alberta's Parks means losing protection where we need it most ; AWA and the Grassy Mountain coal project joint review panel hearings ; Coalspur Vista coal mine Phase II : frustration served by the Alberta energy regulator ; AWA to participate in managing the Ronald Lake bison herd
Pertains to updates on the following projects in Alberta: "Optimizing" Alberta's Parks means losing protection where we need it most ; AWA and the Grassy Mountain coal project joint review panel hearings ; Coalspur Vista coal mine Phase II : frustration served by the Alberta energy regulator ; AWA to participate in managing the Ronald Lake bison herd
Notes
In Wildlands Advocate, Vol. 28, No.3, September 2020
Pertains to the Three Sisters Along Valley Wildlife Corridor and it's provincial deliniation on the Three Sisters Mountain Village Properties and how the two affect each other, with a history of the wildlife corridor, scientific evidence, legalities, municipal involvement, community involvement and recommedations to improve corridor deliniation and functionality with calls to action
Notes
In Wildlands Advocate, Vol. 28, No.4, December 2020
Pertains to stronger managment regarding caribou herds in Jasper National Park including back country restrictions in late winter, re-assess summer-fall access impacts, revoke approval of specific ski runs, prioritize caribou re-occupancy of Maligne range with precautionary actions to mitigate wolf re-occupancy
Notes
In Wildlands Advocate, Vol. 28, No.4, December 2020
Pertains to the arguments for and against hunting grizzly bears and their important role in the ecosystem - current populations are not self sustaining in the wild without interventions.
Notes
In Wildlands Advocate, Vol. 28, No.4, December 2020