My Rockies Reading List
Handbook of the Canadian Rockies, by Ben Gadd
The definitive guide to the Canadian Rockies, from geology to flora and fauna, history and trip recommendations.
Pushing the Limits: The Story of Canadian Mountaineering, by Chic Scott
The story of Canada’s 200 year mountaineering history from the early pioneers to modern day climbing athletes. This is THE book on Canadian mountaineering.
Scrambles in the Canadian Rockies, by Alan Kane
A comprehensive guide to the scrambling routes in the Canadian Rockies.
The 11,000ers of the Canadian Rockies, by Bill Corbett
A book and guide about the history of the 11,000ers (first ascents, etc) as well a route descriptions of the 54 peaks that exceed 11,000 feet.
Canadian Rock: Select Climbs of the West, by Kevin McLane
The newest guide for rock climbing in the west, which covers the Ghost to the coast with colour photographs and topos.
This Wild Spirit: Women in the Rocky Mountains of Canada, Edited by Colleen Skidmore
A sampling of women’s creative responses to their experiences in the Rockies, from photographs to paintings, travel writing, diaries and more.
Summits and Icefields: Canadian Rockies, by Chic Scott
A guide to alpine touring available in the Canadian Rockies.
Expedition to the Edge: Stories of Worldwide Adventure, by Lynn Martel
The title says it all. Martel has collected 60 stories of adventures around the world with many of the adventures and adventurers based in the Bow Valley.
Off the Beaten Track: Women Adventurers and Mountaineers in Western Canada, by Cyndi Smith
The stories of 14 female explorers, mountaineers and adventurers.
More to come…
