The Mountains of the Columbia Icefield
Author: James Monroe Thorington
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Published: 1923
Total Pages: 44
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DOWNLOAD EBOOK →Author: James Monroe Thorington
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Published: 1923
Total Pages: 44
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DOWNLOAD EBOOK →Author: James Monroe Thorington
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Published: 1923
Total Pages: 21
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DOWNLOAD EBOOK →Author: Lewis Ransome Freeman
Publisher: McClelland & Stewart
Published: 1925
Total Pages: 364
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DOWNLOAD EBOOK →Author: Robert William Sandford
Publisher: Rocky Mountain Books Ltd
Published: 2016
Total Pages: 144
ISBN-13: 177160154X
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →The Columbia Icefield is the largest sub-polar accumulation of glacial ice in North America. Because it is possible to drive to the second largest glacier flowing out of the Columbia Icefield, it is the best-known ice age feature in Canada and a remarkably popular tourist destination. From this amazing and accessible ice mass we can learn a great deal about how water shaped our landscape in the past and how it will shape our civilization in the future. Despite a century of accelerating recession, the Columbia Icefield is still an incredible geographical feature. It is a high basin of accumulated snow and ice that presently straddles 223 square kilometres, some 86 square miles, of the Great Divide, the stupendous mountain wall that marks the boundary between the provinces of British Columbia and Alberta. It also straddles Banff and Jasper National Parks, contributing significantly to their designations as United Nations World Heritage Sites. Written by one of Canada's most respected experts on water and water-related climate processes, this remarkable book offers a clear and concise visual overview of the geological history and features of the Columbia Icefield; an outline of human presence in the glaciated landscapes of the mountain West; and a breathtaking photographic tour of one of the world's most amazing landscapes.
Author: Jon Rollins
Publisher: Rocky Mountain Books Ltd
Published: 2004
Total Pages: 340
ISBN-13: 9780921102946
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →The caves of the Canadian Rockies and the Columbia Mountains, on both sides of the BC/Alberta border, span an area from the Crowsnest Pass in the south to the Prince George area in the north. This first regional Canadian caving guide offers extensive information for each cave, including location, cave survey, history of exploration, access maps and all the necessary technical details needed for safe exploration.
Author: Robert Sandford
Publisher: Altitude Publishing (Canada)
Published: 2003-02-01
Total Pages: 96
ISBN-13: 9781551536194
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →This is your full colour guide to the Athabasca Glacier and the Columbia Icefield in the heart of the Canadian Rockies. This book combines human history - amazing stories of bravery and courage - together with a geological overview and a breath-taking visual tour of one of the world's most incredible places. As a geographic area, the Columbia Icefield looks back to a time when the world, including the early history of mankind, was dominated by ice. This book tells how glaciers are born, how they move and how they irrevocably shape the landscape they inhabit. Complete with lists, a glossary, a look at the plant and animal life of the area and important and useful tips on photography, hiking and safety. this book is both an essential guide to the area as well as a beautiful souvenir.
Author: Chic Scott
Publisher: Rocky Mountain Books Ltd
Published: 2003
Total Pages: 212
ISBN-13: 9781894765473
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →This guide to alpine ski touring in the Columbia mountains features popular ski ascents, glacier tours, and commercial lodges. It also includes the basic information needed before heading out, including that of snow conditions, weather, regulations, and required equipment and clothing.
Author: Lynn Martel
Publisher: Rocky Mountain Books Incorporated
Published: 2020-09-04
Total Pages: 336
ISBN-13: 9781771603898
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →With the state of global ice constantly in the news, one mountain journalist examines Canadian glaciers to uncover their secrets and their future. From a mother/daughter duo who spent five months skiing across icefields from Vancouver to Alaska, to scientists discovering biofilms deep inside glacier caverns, to protesters camping for weeks to protect their beloved local glacier, western Canada's glaciers are dynamic, enigmatic, exquisitely beautiful, sometimes dangerous environments where people play, work, run businesses, explore, and create art every single day. Author Lynn Martel is one of them. With gorgeous images by some of the country's best outdoor photographers, Stories of Ice shares the excitement, the mystery, and the wonder of Canada's glaciers and poses questions about their future.