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

Scott, Chic

ISBN 10: 1771601124 / ISBN 13: 9781771601122

Published by RMB | Rocky Mountain Books, 2015

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Light wear on cover edge and corners. A few page corners turned down.; 384 pages; Signed by Author.

Seller Inventory # 4237

Bibliographic Details

• Title: Deep Powder and Steep Rock: ; The Life of Mountain Guide Hans Gmoser
• Publisher: RMB | Rocky Mountain Books
• Publication Date: 2015
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1771601124
• ISBN 13: 9781771601122
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: Good
• Signed: Signed by Author(s)

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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 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.