Bøger af Ben Nearingburg

Popular Day Hikes is a series of bestselling books written for visitors and locals looking to hike scenic trails from well-established staging areas.Popular Day Hikes: Jasper describes 34 routes and trails spanning the width of Jasper National Park, Mount Robson Provincial Park, and the area surrounding Valemount, British Columbia. Routes described in this book vary in length and difficulty, and there are splendid sights to be seen by people of all ages and abilities.This volume includes some of the most recommended hikes in the region, including:Wilcox PassValley of the Five LakesMaligne PassFolding MountainFitzwilliam BasinMount Terry FoxOverlander TrailThe northern reaches of the Canadian Rockies described here span a wide range of environments from picturesque, craggy summits to verdant meadows and peaceful stretches of forest. Well-signed and well-maintained trails allow for access to spectacular viewpoints that are more than worth the walk.These popular day hikes are sure to kindle an appreciation for the natural landscape of the Canadian Rockies and set the stage for a lifetime of adventures to come.

Following in the footsteps of classic publications such as Scrambles in the Canadian Rockies and More Scrambles in the Canadian Rockies, A Peakbagger's Guide to the Canadian Rockies: North pulls back the curtain on the vast sea of summits from the Columbia Icefield northwards.The authors describe nearly 100 routes to peaks of all sizes and difficulties, from simple alpine hikes on well-defined trails, to challenging scrambles and focused alpine climbs. Routes are included for peaks in all four corners of Jasper National Park, Willmore Wilderness Park and Mount Robson Provincial Park as well as peaks near the towns of Cadomin, Hinton, Grande Cache and Valemount. Each summit has well-described ascent and descent routes supported by stunning photographs of the majestic wilderness of the northern Rockies. Described routes range from short single-day trips to more aggressive multi-day expeditions.A Peakbagger's Guide to the Canadian Rockies has something for everyone looking to enjoy the splendor of Canada's mountains.A portion of proceeds from the sale of this book go to support trail maintenance in Jasper National Park by the Jasper Trail Alliance, a part of the Friends of Jasper National Park. See www.friendsofjasper.com for more information.