{"product_id":"camping-in-the-canadian-rockies-paperback-1","title":"Camping In The Canadian Rockies - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eWalter Dwight Wilcox\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJourney back to the late 19th and early 20th centuries and experience the unspoiled majesty of the Rocky Mountains with \u003cem\u003eCamping In The Canadian Rockies \u003c\/em\u003eby Walter Dwight Wilcox (1869-1941). First published in 1896, this classic text is far more than a camping guide--it is a significant historical and geographical record of early exploration and mountain climbing in what is now Banff and Jasper National Parks.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWilcox, an American explorer, mountaineer, and photographer, spent several years traversing these then largely unmapped regions. His book is celebrated for its vivid descriptions of the landscape, its detailed accounts of early ascents (including Mount Assiniboine), and its practical advice for equipping and organizing long-term pack-train expeditions into the remote wilderness.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA Glimpse into Early Mountain Exploration: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGeographical and Scenic Description: \u003c\/strong\u003e Wilcox provides rich, detailed accounts of the geology, flora, and fauna of the central and southern Rockies, capturing the region's beauty before mass tourism.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExploration and Mountaineering: \u003c\/strong\u003e Chronicles the author's own pioneering trips and first ascents of peaks in areas like the Columbia Icefield and around Lake Louise, highlighting the challenges of early mountaineering.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLogistics of Pack-Train Camping: \u003c\/strong\u003e Practical advice on the equipment and logistics of organizing extended trips using horses and mules to carry supplies, a necessary skill for deep wilderness exploration of that era.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEarly Photography and Maps: \u003c\/strong\u003e The book is historically important for including some of the earliest photographs and maps of these remote areas, making it a key resource for historical researchers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis book is an essential classic for Canadian Rockies historians, mountaineering enthusiasts, outdoor adventurers, and anyone fascinated by the era of geographical discovery in North America.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 394\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.88 x 8.5 x 5.5 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e October 07, 2008\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45776200827077,"sku":"9781443753579","price":42.92,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0757\/6718\/5605\/files\/eKFvxbeAiT9781443753579.webp?v=1783917271","url":"https:\/\/selloorium.com\/products\/camping-in-the-canadian-rockies-paperback-1","provider":"Selloorium","version":"1.0","type":"link"}