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)
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)
Notes
Annotated – the front inside cover of the publication has been annotated by author. Annotation reads: “Keith G. Powell”