{"product_id":"scrambles-in-the-canadian-rockies-9781771600972","title":"Scrambles in the Canadian Rockies","description":"The original edition of \u003ci\u003eScrambles in the Canadian Rockies\u003c\/i\u003e, published by RMB in 1991, started a scrambling craze in the Canadian Rockies. No longer was reaching the top of those breathtaking peaks limited only to technical climbers; strong hikers with a sense of adventure found that they too could reach the top of many famous and stunning peaks. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eArmed with first-hand information, Alan Kane describes over 170 scrambles in a clear, concise format. This includes equipment needed, when to go, how to get there, where to park and what to expect as you work your way to the summit. Photos showing the ascent line complement descriptions that include historical trivia, origins of placenames and summit views. Routes range from off-trail hiking suitable for strong hikers to challenging routes at the low end of technical climbing where use of specific handholds is required on steep, airy terrain. Most ascents are day trips from a major road; many utilize a hiking trail on approach and include some of the most-photographed Rockies postcard peaks. The scramble areas begin in Waterton Park near the US border and continue north through Crowsnest, Kananaskis, Canmore and into the contiguous mountain parks of Banff, Yoho, Kootenay and Jasper. An overview of facilities, accommodation and climate is provided for each area. Specific hazards from rock quality to wildlife encounters are mentioned, including advice on scrambling safely. Guidebooks can be dry reading, but Kane's snippets of humor make the book entertaining as well as useful.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Alan Kane\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Rocky Mountain Books Incorporated\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 05\/31\/2016\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 448\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.15lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 7.00h x 5.00w x 0.90d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781771600972\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAlan Kane\u003c\/b\u003e was born in Banff, Alberta, and grew up in Golden, British Columbia. In 1991 RMB published his original \u003ci\u003eScrambles in the Canadian Rockies\u003c\/i\u003e guidebook, which to this day is almost solely responsible for the widespread popularity of non-technical mountain ascents, or scrambles, out West. When he isn't hiking or scrambling, Alan may be found wandering along streams pursuing his other passion, fly-fishing. Alan is married to his very tolerant wife, Diana, and lives in Calgary, Alberta.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rocky Mountain Books Incorporated","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":39828298629235,"sku":"9781771600972","price":37.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/9255\/0515\/products\/img_e847ea80-de75-4e11-80b5-31b81797fc2d.jpg?v=1644600201","url":"https:\/\/bookstorenmore.com\/products\/scrambles-in-the-canadian-rockies-9781771600972","provider":"Bookstore N More","version":"1.0","type":"link"}