Deep Powder and Steep Rock: The Life of Mountain Guide Hans Gmoser - Softcover

Scott, Chic

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1771601124 ISBN 13: 9781771601122

Publisher: Rocky Mountain Books, 2015

Synopsis

Hans Gmoser played a major role in creating North America's vibrant mountain community. Although known internationally as the father of heli-skiing, he was much more than that: a talented rock climber, tireless expedition leader, a mountain guide, film maker and organizer.

Deep Powder and Steep Rock presents an intimate portrait of this charismatic man. Much of the story is told in Gmoser’s own words, gleaned from his diaries, expedition journals, film commentaries and personal correspondence. It is a unique tale of adventure, hard work, perseverance and ultimate success.

About this title

About the Author:

Chic Scott is a household name in international and Canadian mountaineering circles. One of Canada’s most celebrated mountain literature authors and adventurers, he is the author of several award-winning mountaineering history books, including Pushing the Limits: The Story of Canadian Mountaineering (RMB 2000), Powder Pioneers: Ski Stories from the Canadian Rockies and Columbia Mountains (RMB 2005) and Deep Powder and Steep Rock: The Life of Mountain Guide Hans Gmoser (RMB 2015). As well, his bestselling guidebooks Summits and Icefields 1: Alpine Ski Tours in the Canadian Rockies (RMB 2011), Summits and Icefields 2: Alpine Ski Tours in the Columbia Mountains – Revised & Updated (RMB 2016) and Ski Trails in the Canadian Rockies – 5th Edition (RMB 2016) are fundamental resources in any backcountry skier’s library. Chic lives in Banff, Alberta.

Review:

Mountain author Chic Scott tells the story of Gmoser’s life in Deep Powder and Steep Rock. Scott’s tireless efforts to piece together Gmoser’s story shows in the book’s detail. Told from all aspects of his life, including some of Gmoser’s own words, Scott brings us one of the most compelling stories of a Canadian mountain icon that has ever been told. Intended for mountain loving audiences, this book has found a readership in new and old climbers, as well as skiers and armchair mountaineers. With winter approaching, Deep Powder and Steep Rock should be at the top of everyone’s must-read list.—Brandon Pullan, Gripped Magazine

(2015-10-01)

About this edition

• Publisher: Rocky Mountain Books
• Publication date: 2015
• ISBN 10: 1771601124
• ISBN 13: 9781771601122
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 352