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Books of Interest

Although books are no substitute for proper training or hands on experience we have found these books to be highly informative.

Mountaineering

• Mountaineering Freedom of the Hills, Don Graydon
  The Mountaineers
  The bible of all-around mountaineering.
• Extreme Alpinism, Mark Twight and James Martin.
  Advice and philosophy from the front lines of modern alpine climbing. Dispensed with the authority and earnestness of campfire Beta, including some ripping-good stories.

Rock Climbing

• How To Rock Climb, John Long
  Falcon Press
  Good well rounded introduction to rock climbing. Unfortunately since it is an American publication it does not cover current Canadian practices, which sometimes differ from those of our American counterparts.
• Rock - Tools and Techniques, Michael Benge & Duane Raleigh
  Primedia, Inc. (Climbing Magazine)
  Fun reading and illustrations backed by sound information.
• Clip and Go, John long and Duane Raleigh
  Falcon Press
  Short but informative overview of sport climbing

Training

• Performance Rock Climbing, Dale Goddard and Udo Neumann
  Stackpole Books
  Excellent, in-depth training manual.
• How to Climb 5.12, Eric J. Horst
  Chockstone Press.
  How-to and training manual.

Skiing

• Backcountry Skier, Jean Vives
  Human Kinetics Publishing.
  A complete guide to backcountry skiing basics.

Ice Climbing

• Ice - Tools and Techniques, Duane Raleigh
  Primedia, Inc. (Climbing Magazine)
  Great illustrations. Lots of sound information packed into a small volume.
• Ice World - Techniques & Experiences of Modern Ice Climbing, Jeff Lowe
  Rocky Mountain Books
  Fact, opinion and stories from a modern ice climbing pioneer.
• How To Ice Climb!, Craig Leubben
  Falcon Publishing, Inc.
  Comprehensive, entertaining, and cohesive. An excellent instructional book on modern ice and mixed climbing.

Gym Climbing

• Gym Climb, John Long
  Falcon Publishing, Inc.
  Getting the most out of the gym experience.
  Falcon Books

Navigation

• GPS Made Easy, Lawrence Letham
  Rocky Mountain Books
  GPS recievers are great tools but only as capable as their user. Get the most out of your GPS unit with this book.
• Be an Expert With Map & Compass, Bjorn Kjellstrom
  Scribners
  Long the bible on the subject.

Rescue

• Self Rescue, David J. Fasulo
  Falcon Press
  This is far and away the best book on the subject. Required reading for professionals and anyone who climbs in areas where organized rescue is not immediately available.

Avalanche

• The Avalanche Handbook, David McClung & Peter Schaerer
  The Mountaineers
  This comprehensive book is important reading for professionals and a valuable resource for the winter recreationist.
• Avalanche Safety For Skiers, Climbers and Snowboarders, Tony Daffern
  Rocky Mountain Books
  This book is aimed squarely at the winter recreationist and hits its mark.
• Snow Sense, Jill Fredston and Doug Fesler
  Rocky Mountain Books

History

• Pushing the Limits: The Story of Canadian Mountaineering, Chic Scott
  Rocky Mountain Books
  The definitive history of Canadian Mountaineering.