A Beginner's Guide to Snowshoeing in the Canadian Rockies
Snowshoeing in the Canadian Rockies – 2nd Edition describes 100+ great routes for snowshoers of all levels – from beginners who have never snowshoed, to experienced backcountry travelers who are looking for new challenges. The 61 routes described in the first edition have been augmented with 45 new routes, including trips in the Crowsnest Pass and new treks at Lake Louise. In addition, several routes have been updated with new descriptions and better photos. Alternative, safer routes up several soon-to-be-classic ascents such as Rummel Ridge and Rawson Ridge are also a new feature of this book.

The trips extend from scenic Waterton in the far south to the breathtaking Columbia Icefield in the north section of Banff National Park. Photos, maps and detailed route descriptions are provided for each trip, as well as level of difficulty, objective hazards and additional equipment requirements.

Whether you are looking for an easy day on flat terrain amid beautiful surroundings or far-reaching and magnificent views from the summit of a picturesque mountain, you will find even more of it in the second edition of this spectacular new guidebook.
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A Beginner's Guide to Snowshoeing in the Canadian Rockies
Snowshoeing in the Canadian Rockies – 2nd Edition describes 100+ great routes for snowshoers of all levels – from beginners who have never snowshoed, to experienced backcountry travelers who are looking for new challenges. The 61 routes described in the first edition have been augmented with 45 new routes, including trips in the Crowsnest Pass and new treks at Lake Louise. In addition, several routes have been updated with new descriptions and better photos. Alternative, safer routes up several soon-to-be-classic ascents such as Rummel Ridge and Rawson Ridge are also a new feature of this book.

The trips extend from scenic Waterton in the far south to the breathtaking Columbia Icefield in the north section of Banff National Park. Photos, maps and detailed route descriptions are provided for each trip, as well as level of difficulty, objective hazards and additional equipment requirements.

Whether you are looking for an easy day on flat terrain amid beautiful surroundings or far-reaching and magnificent views from the summit of a picturesque mountain, you will find even more of it in the second edition of this spectacular new guidebook.
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A Beginner's Guide to Snowshoeing in the Canadian Rockies

A Beginner's Guide to Snowshoeing in the Canadian Rockies

by Andrew Nugara
A Beginner's Guide to Snowshoeing in the Canadian Rockies

A Beginner's Guide to Snowshoeing in the Canadian Rockies

by Andrew Nugara

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Overview

Snowshoeing in the Canadian Rockies – 2nd Edition describes 100+ great routes for snowshoers of all levels – from beginners who have never snowshoed, to experienced backcountry travelers who are looking for new challenges. The 61 routes described in the first edition have been augmented with 45 new routes, including trips in the Crowsnest Pass and new treks at Lake Louise. In addition, several routes have been updated with new descriptions and better photos. Alternative, safer routes up several soon-to-be-classic ascents such as Rummel Ridge and Rawson Ridge are also a new feature of this book.

The trips extend from scenic Waterton in the far south to the breathtaking Columbia Icefield in the north section of Banff National Park. Photos, maps and detailed route descriptions are provided for each trip, as well as level of difficulty, objective hazards and additional equipment requirements.

Whether you are looking for an easy day on flat terrain amid beautiful surroundings or far-reaching and magnificent views from the summit of a picturesque mountain, you will find even more of it in the second edition of this spectacular new guidebook.

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781771601849
Publisher: Heritage Group Distribution
Publication date: 10/10/2017
Edition description: Second Edition
Pages: 512
Product dimensions: 5.00(w) x 7.00(h) x (d)

About the Author

Andrew Nugara was born in Rugby, England, and moved to Canada in 1979. He earned bachelor degrees in classical guitar performance and in education and presently teaches high school physics, mathematics, and music. Andrew is the author of numerous bestselling guidebooks published by RMB, including More Scrambles in the Canadian Rockies – 3rd Edition, A Beginner’s Guide to Snowshoeing in the Canadian Rockies – 2nd Edition, Snowshoeing in the Canadian Rockies – 2nd Edition, Popular Snowshoe Trails in the Canadian Rockies, Family Walks and Hikes in the Canadian Rockies – Volume 1, Family Walks and Hikes in the Canadian Rockies – Volume 2, Popular Day Hikes: The Castle and Crowsnest, and Popular Day Hikes: Waterton. He lives in Calgary, Alberta.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgements 9

Introduction 11

The Preliminaries 12

The Changing Face of Snowshoeing 12

The Benefits and Advantages of Snowshoeing 13

Types of Snowshoeing 15

Types of Snowshoes and Buying Equipment 15

Additional Equipment 21

The Snowshoeing Season 25

Snowshoeing with the Family 29

Trip Ratings 35

Avalanches 36

Other Hazards and Considerations 40

Picking Good Weather Days 42

Frozen Lakes 45

Snowshoeing Technique 48

Trail-breaking 54

Snowshoeing Etiquette 55

Beyond Beginner Snowshoeing 60

The Trips 65

Waterton 66

Highway 774 (Castle Crown) 80

Highway 541 85

Bragg Creek and Elbow Valley 94

Highway 68 115

Highway 40 South 134

Highway 742 (Smith-Dorrien) 148

Kananaskis Lakes Trail 202

Banff 230

Lake Louise 262

Yoho 280

Highway 93 North 300

Maps 309

Appendix A Trips Organized by Level of Difficulty 319

Appendix B Trip Combinations 324

Appendix C Family Trips 327

Appendix D Favourites 329

Appendix E Information Centres 331

Bibliography 332

Index 333

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