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Book Review - Alpine Rising: Sherpas, Baltis, and the Triumph of Local Climbers in the Greater Ranges

In this multi-authored review of the Jon Whyte Award winner "Alpine Rising" enjoy two perspectives from a mountain enthusiast and guide.

Nov 14, 20244 min read

Discover the rich history of the Ya Ha Tinda Ranch at the foot of the Canadian Rockies in these must-read book reviews.

Jan 30, 20242 min read

Discover this year's Jon Whyte Award finalists for the best fall books to cozy up with, from memoirs to climbing history.

Oct 24, 20235 min read

The Lost Words by Robert Macfarlane is a book about a connection to nature, but it’s also about a love of words and language.

May 18, 20233 min read

Tree Thieves reads like a true crime retelling of a cat-and-mouse investigation – and, when so much is at stake, that’s exactly the point.

Oct 26, 20223 min read

Danielle Daniel’s "Daughters of the Deer" is a historical fiction novel inspired by the lives of her ancestors, both Indigenous and French.

Jul 14, 20223 min read

Jennifer Kingsley’s brilliantly written book follows a 2005 trip she and five others took along the Baillie and Back River systems.

Jul 14, 20223 min read

A Feeling for Rock is not your typical climbing book. Sarah-Jane Dobner creates an intimate collection of essays, poems, comics, and images.

Apr 19, 20223 min read