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)
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)
This book tells the story of the White/Whyte family of Banff — pioneers Dave and Annie who created a successful mercantile business in Banff, their son Cliff who played a major role in creating the Mount Norquay ski resort and Skoki Lodge, his brother Peter and his wife Catharine who became two of the most famous artists of the Canadian Rockies, Clifford Jackson White and his wife Bev who created modern Sunshine Village Ski Resort, Jon Whyte the poet and historian and Cliffy, Brad and Tristan White who have had distinguished careers in the Warden Service and the tourist industry.
This book tells the story of one of the most unique towns in Canada, through its ups and downs, and the colourful characters who have called Banff home.
(From author's website)
Contents
Dave White -- go west, young man -- Dave and Annie -- partners -- Cliff White -- ski pioneer -- Pete 'n' Catharine -- Camelot on the bow -- Jackie and Barbara -- one good woman -- The White compound -- good and bad times -- Clifford and Bev -- the sunshine years -- Pete's later years and Catharine reborn -- Jon Whyte -- the bard of Banff -- Cliffy, Brad and Tristan -- new directions -- The Whyte Museum of the Canadian Rockies.
Pertains to the works of Gordon Burles, a poet of the Canadian Rocky Mountains. The poet’ includes works exclusively from the Banff area and covers topics pertaining to nature, places and people.
Notes
Annotated – the author has signed the front page with the following, “Best wishes, Liz and Ron, from Gordon Burles”
Accession Number
2017.8683
Call Number
05.1 B92o Pam
Collection
Archives Library
URL Notes
The URL is linked to the Gordon Burles fonds held at the Whyte Museum of the Canadian Rockies.
"Originally published in 1995, Sport Climbs in the Canadian Rockies continues to be the quintessential guidebook that both local and visiting climbers reach for when travelling to Western Canada. Featuring over 23,000 routes located throughout the Bow Valley, including climbs at Banff, Canmore, Lake Louise, Kananaskis Country and the Ghost River region, this comprehensive new edition features 7 new areas, 500 new routes, the latest updates, full-colour photos, maps and over 300 marked topos. All routes are completely indexed, including first ascent information." - from back cover