The original edition of Scrambles in the Canadian Rockies , published by RMB in 1991, started a scrambling craze in the Canadian Rockies.
Guidebooks can be dry reading, but Kane\'s snippets of humor make the book entertaining as well as useful..
Specific hazards from rock quality to wildlife encounters are mentioned, including advice on scrambling safely.
An overview of facilities, accommodation and climate is provided for each area.
The scramble areas begin in Waterton Park near the US border and continue north through Crowsnest, Kananaskis, Canmore and into the contiguous mountain parks of Banff, Yoho, Kootenay and Jasper.
Most ascents are day trips from a major road; many utilize a hiking trail on approach and include some of the most-photographed Rockies postcard peaks.
Routes range from off-trail hiking suitable for strong hikers to challenging routes at the low end of technical climbing where use of specific handholds is required on steep, airy terrain.
Photos showing the ascent line complement descriptions that include historical trivia, origins of placenames and summit views.
This includes equipment needed, when to go, how to get there, where to park and what to expect as you work your way to the summit.
Armed with first-hand information, Alan Kane describes over 170 Scrambles in a clear, concise format.
No longer was reaching the top of those breathtaking peaks limited only to technical climbers; strong hikers with a sense of adventure found that they too could reach the top of many famous and stunning peaks.
The original edition of Scrambles in the Canadian Rockies , published by RMB in 1991, started a scrambling craze in the Canadian Rockies
