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Whistler Hiking Guide

Author : Brian Finestone

Publisher : Gordon Soules Book Publishers

Page : 192 pages

File Size : 30,70 MB

Release : 2009-06-01

Category : Hiking

ISBN : 9780973259353

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Whistler Mountain is the main site of the 2010 Vancouver/Whistler Winter Olympic Games. This book is a guide to the best hiking trails in the Whistler/Pemberton area and the Squamish Chief in Squamish and the Joffre Lakes trail on the Duffy Lake Road. The trails range from strolls through Whistler Village to full-day journeys in the Whistler alpine. The book includes colour photographs of wildflowers in the Whistler area and information on Whistler area geology by a geology professor. It includes 250 colour photographs, 50 maps, and 37 elevation profiles.



Ski and Snowboard Guide to Whistler Blackcomb

Author : Brian Finestone

Publisher : Gordon Soules Book Publishers

Page : 184 pages

File Size : 32,97 MB

Release : 2012-01-15

Category : Blackcomb Mountain (B.C.)

ISBN : 9780987779601

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This is a guidebook for advanced and expert skiers and snowboarders to maximize their experience at Whistler Blackcombski and snowboard resort. The book presents detailed information about the many ski areas on the mountains, including 120 runs not published on the resort's trail map. It includes 85 colour aerial photographs, providing unobstructed views of the countless opportunities available for advanced and expert skiers and snowboarders to test their skills. Whistler Blackcomb is a premier ski and snowboard resort located in Canada's Coast Mountain Range. The resort is a two hours drive from Vancouver, British Columbia, and was one of the event sites of the 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver.



Whistler Mountain Biking

Author : Brian Finestone

Publisher : Gordon Soules Book Publishers

Page : 176 pages

File Size : 16,35 MB

Release : 2008-07-01

Category : Mountain biking

ISBN : 9780973259346

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The definitive guide to mountain biking in the Whistler area, one of the world's finest mountain biking destinations. The area offers many types of riding opportunities for all skill levels. The book includes valley trails, mountain biking trails, overgrown logging roads, world-famous downhill trails from the tops of the chairlifts and gondolas, cross country adventure trails, loop trails, and trails with incredible views of Whistler Village and many mountains, including Whistler, Blackcomb, and Wedge Mountains. Whistler is in western Canada, near Vancouver. Vancouver/Whistler have been selected as the location for the 2010 Olympics.



Backpacking in Southwestern British Columbia

Author : Taryn Eyton

Publisher : Greystone Books Ltd

Page : 257 pages

File Size : 29,87 MB

Release : 2021-05-11

Category : Sports & Recreation

ISBN : 1771646691

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Book Description

A one-stop resource for hiking backpackers in beautiful British Columbia. Planning your next backpacking adventure? This book covers all the essentials including: 40 overnight hiking trails: discover the many different routes that BC has to offer Packing tips: take only the most essential items with you (plus a few comforts) Permitting: find out what permits you’ll need, and where to get them Camp set-up: tips for where to pitch your tent and how to find water Environmental impact: learn how to Leave No Trace behind in the wilderness This book features backpacking routes from the North Shore up to Pemberton and Lytton and from the Sunshine Coast out to the Similkameen Valley. Beautiful photographs showcase what you’ll see along the way: mountain peaks, alpine meadows, waterfalls, old-growth forests, and more. Every backpacking route in the book includes bonus features: Trail maps and route descriptions Elevation, distance and time information Points of cultural and natural history Pre-planning hints about fees, permits, and reservations Suggested side trips and points of particular interest Backpacking in Southwestern British Columbia also shares options for extending an overnight excursion to several nights or a week, and for selecting hikes that match your timeline/fitness level.



105 Hikes in and Around Southwestern British Columbia

Author : Stephen Hui

Publisher : Greystone Books Ltd

Page : 259 pages

File Size : 37,47 MB

Release : 2018-05-22

Category : Sports & Recreation

ISBN : 1771642874

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The all-new, expanded follow-up to southwestern British Columbia’s best-selling hiking guidebook—now featuring trails on the islands and northern Washington. For nearly fifty years, David and Mary Macaree’s iconic 103 Hikes in Southwestern British Columbia has been the province’s most popular and most trusted hiking guide, with more than 100,000 copies sold to date. Author Stephen Hui carries on the Macarees’ legacy in 105 Hikes in and around Southwestern British Columbia—an all-new, expanded follow-up inspired by their beloved classic. With an additional selection of trails on the Gulf Islands and in Washington’s North Cascades, options for hiking with children, and rainy day recommendations, 105 Hikes covers a wider area and wider range of abilities than its predecessor. Like the Macarees, Hui provides detailed information about how to get to each trailhead (including transit options, where available), distance and elevation gains, estimated hiking times, and points of natural or historical interest. But he also includes all-new features such as an at-a-glance summary of all the hikes in the book; tips for hiking safely and ethically; clear, topographical color maps; a rating system for hike quality and difficulty; Indigenous place names where appropriate; and shorter or longer options for every outing.



Destination Hikes

Author : Stephen Hui

Publisher : Greystone Books Ltd

Page : 267 pages

File Size : 17,31 MB

Release : 2021-05-11

Category : Sports & Recreation

ISBN : 1771645318

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Book Description

Discover 55 of the most beautiful hikes near Vancouver, each with an exciting destination to reward your efforts. Planning your next hiking journey in beautiful British Columbia? This new book from the bestselling author of 105 Hikes will show you how to reach the most breathtaking hiking destinations in the province. 55 new day trips: celebrate nature big and small with astonishing hikes you can do in one day. Large geographical area: the book covers Duffey Lake and the Stein Valley in the north, Washington’s Cascade Mountains in the south, Nanaimo and the Gulf Islands in the west, and Manning Park and the Coquihalla in the east. Diverse destinations: including astonishing views, swimming holes, beautiful rivers and lakes, and even a 600-year-old tree. History and ecology: the author acknowledges the Indigenous territory each trail crosses, and points out nearby museums, wetlands, temples, and memorials. Giving back: A portion of the author’s royalties will go to the Hope Mountain Centre for Outdoor Learning to support trail building and maintenance. With each hike, bestselling author and seasoned BC hiker Stephen Hui shares everything you need to know to make your day a success. Bonus features include: A photograph of every hike Topographic maps Difficulty ratings At-a-glance summaries of special features Recommendations for kids and families, and shoulder season.



Whistler's Way

Author : William Monk

Publisher : Vertel Publishing

Page : 345 pages

File Size : 31,66 MB

Release : 2021-04-27

Category : Travel

ISBN : 1952019036

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Book Description

In Whistler's Way, Bill Monk's second and much-anticipated book, the intrepid 60 year-old tackles the wildly gorgeous Pacific Crest Trail, 2,653 miles from the Mexican border to British Columbia, from sea level to a nosebleed-inducing 13,153 feet, a truly life-changing trek. Bill brings readers along on his epic journey, describing every detail of five long months filled with breathtaking views, heart-stopping danger, and unrelenting adventure, testing his physical and mental stamina to the limit. Readers will be delighted that he is joined by his friend Scooby for the first couple of months. People who have hiked or plan on hiking the Pacific Crest Trail, lovers of nature, and those who want know what it's like to accomplish a seemingly insurmountable goal will relish this uplifting story, which paints a magnificent portrait of the outdoors and what it's like to fully immerse oneself in nature's glorious, awe-inspiring, and occasionally very challenging beauty.



Explorer's Guide The Seattle & Vancouver Book

Author : Ray Chatelin

Publisher : The Countryman Press

Page : 337 pages

File Size : 19,46 MB

Release : 2005-06-07

Category : Travel

ISBN : 1581570279

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This book reveals the differences between Seattle and Vancouver as well as the similarities of the two cities, and it serves as an exuberant and insightful guide to discovering and enjoying their unique offerings. Included is contact information for lodging, dining, shopping, and recreational activities plus a calendar of events, photos, and maps.



Squamish Select

Author : Marc Bourdon

Publisher : Squamish, B.C. : Quickdraw Publications

Page : 260 pages

File Size : 29,27 MB

Release : 2004*

Category : Rock climbing

ISBN : 9780973259315

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Squamish Select is a comprehensive guidebook to climbing and bouldering in the Squamish/Cheakamus/Whistler/Pemberton region, a mountainous area near Vancouver, Canada. Every style of climbing is covered, including sport and boulder climbs and single- and multi-pitch traditional climbs. Bouldering is the sport of climbing large boulders.



Geology of British Columbia

Author : Sydney Cannings

Publisher : Greystone Books

Page : 160 pages

File Size : 33,49 MB

Release : 2011-06-01

Category : Science

ISBN : 1553658167

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This book tells the story of the province’s geology and the history of its living creatures. The first edition of Geology of British Columbia,, with its accessible but rigorous science, struck a chord with readers. Since it was first published, theories about plate tectonics and the geological history of British Columbia have evolved, and this new edition reflects the current thinking. This book also features updated content throughout, seven new maps, and a number of new photographs. A brand new appendix lists and describes key geological sites in British Columbia, adding a field-guide component to this informative book that will engage readers and compel them to go see these rocks for themselves.