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Every Other Day: The Journals of the Remarkable Rocky Miuntain Climbs and Expeditions of A. J. Ostheimer

by Sandford, R. W. & Whelan, Jon (ed.)

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Published
2002
ISBN
9780920330425
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Alpine Club of Canada, 2002. 248 pp. Illustrated. "The first public printing of Ostheimer's remarkable tale." Ostheimer climbed 30 peaks in 69 days. Fold-out map on rear pastedown. Red boards. Very slight spine slant. DJ has some light shelfwear. . Very Good/Very Good. 8vo.
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Raising Kain: The Adventurous Life of Conrad Kain, Canada's Greatest Mountaineer

by Powell, Keith G

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Published
2012
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9780981214627
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Wild Horse Creek Press , 2012. Softcover. 238 pp. Historical novel of the mountaineer "With almost 70 first ascents or new routes on peaks throughout the Canadian Rockies and 59 ascents (29 first ascents) in New Zealand ..."Illustrated with b&w photos. Bright clean copy. ISBN: 978-0-9812146-2-7. . Very Good. 8vo.
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Canadian Alpine Journal 2002

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2002
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Alpine Club of Canada, 2002. Softcover. Volume 85, 2002. 157 pp. Numerous b&w photos and maps. Covers have some light shelfwear, . Very Good. 4to.
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The Canadian Alpine Journal Volume XXXIII 1950

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1950
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1950. Softcover. 158 pp. Contents include "The First Ascent of Mt. Vancouver", "Around Lake Louise in 1949", and "Ascents in the Cariboo Mountains". Spine faded, covers lightly soiled. Tile page has a 1" x 5" piece neatly cut out (previous owner's name?), othersie a VG copy. . 8vo.
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The Bugaboos: An Alpine History

by Garden, J. F

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Published
1987
ISBN
9780969162117
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Footprint Publishing, 1987. 11" x 11.5". 155 pp. 130 photographs, many in colour. Possibly signed by the author on the ffep, previous owner's name and date also on ffep. Black cloth. DJ has some light rubbing. This book weighs 1.2 kg, extra postage will be requested. . Very Good/Very Good.
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Blind Corners: Adventures on Seven Continents

by Tabin, Geoff

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Published
1993
ISBN
9780934802031
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ICS Books, 1993. xi, 196 pp. 16 pages colour photos. Blue cloth, owner's name & date on ffep. Signed by the author on the title page. DJ has some very light shelfwear. . Signed by Author. Very Good/Very Good. 8vo.
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Inspiring Creativity

by McDonald, Bernadette (ed.)

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Published
2008
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2008. Softcover with French flaps. 10.5" x 9.5". 175 pp. "Marking the 75th anniversary of the Banff Centre, this volume celebrates the Centre's connection with the world's artists, leaders, writers, musicians, mountaineers, and dancers ..." Illustrated. Bright clean copy. . Very Good.
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A Test of Will: One Man's Extraordinary Story of Survival

by MacDonald, Warren

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Published
2004
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9781553650645
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Greystone, 2004. Softcover. 198 pp. " ... tale of profound courage, strength of spirit and sheer tenacity in the face of overwhelming odds..." Inscribed by the author on the dedication page: "For C./Thanks so much for your/help. It's been much/appreciated!/Best wishes/w. M." Bright clean copy. . Signed by Author. Very Good. 8vo.
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The Use of High Mountains of the World

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Wellington : Department of Lands and Survey. Softcover. 223 pp. A series of papers commissioned by the International Union for Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources. 30 pages have some ink underlining. Covers have some light shelfwear, front bottom cornerand next few pages lightly creased. . 8vo.
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A Tale of Two Passes: An Inquiry Into Certain Alpine Literature

by Putnam, William L

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Published
2008
ISBN
9781891824661
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American Alpine Club Alpine Club of Canada , 2008. 10.25" x 8.75". 219 pp. The histories of 2 western Alps passes into, and out of, Italy: Mont Cenis and the Great Saint Bernard. Numerous colour plates, b&w illustrations and maps. Black cloth with gilt titles. DJ has a hint of shelfwear. This book weighs 1.4 kg, extra postage will be… Read more about this item
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Trails and Tales 1983 - 1999

by Klatzel, Virginia & Stang, Anne (ed.)

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Published
2000
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9780968727300
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Skyline Hikers, 2000. Spiral bound card covers. 11" x 8.5". 113 pp. Collection of " ... stories, poems, and photographs of those special days on the trails and the unforgettable evenings around the campfires." Bright clean copy. . Very Good.
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Home is Where the Mountains are: The Remakable Life of Sharon Wood

by Martel, Lynn

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Published
2004
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9780920330487
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The Alpine Club of Canada, 2004. Stapled card covers. 11" x 8.5". 24 pp. Numerous b&w photos. "Sixth in the Summit Series." Light shelfwear. . Very Good.
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The Merry-Go-Round of My Life: An Adventurer's Diary

by Hechtel, Richard

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Published
1991
ISBN
9780533093236
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Vantage Press, 1991. 219 pp. The author's "...account of his mountain climbing expeditions, safari, jaunt to the Bavarian Alps to paint, and life as a physicist." Signed on the half title, "with best wishes/Richard and Lisa". DJ has a small closed tear on rear panel. . Signed by Author. Very Good/Very Good.
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