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The perfect resource for planning a quick snowshoeing adventure in the heart of Canada's glittering Rocky Mountains.
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.
Summary
The perfect resource for planning a quick snowshoeing adventure in the heart of Canada’s glittering Rocky Mountains.
Snowshoeing continues to be one of the fastest growing sports in North America. Each season thousands of winter-loving individuals and families venture into the stunning winter landscape for a quick getaway or an extended tour in areas surrounding Calgary, Canmore, Banff, Jasper, and Waterton. This new guidebook features 40 popular routes in the southern Canadian Rockies, from Waterton in the far south to Bow Lake about 500 km to the north. Some of the routes included are:
Ranger RidgePrairie MountainKananaskis VillageMarushka LakeSpray LakeWatridge LakeWarspite LakeElk PassLower Kananaskis LakeUpper Kananaskis LakeLake MinnewankaInk PotsStanley Glacier ValleyEmerald LakeWapta FallsBow Lake
Stunning colour photos, informative maps and detailed route descriptions are provided for each trip, as well as level of difficulty, time required and distance travelled.
