Ben Gadd's books in print

Reprinted, with updates!

The first printing of this book was sold out in a year.

It was reprinted in 2009, with a number of worthwhile

updates and corrections.

Ben has been asked many times to write a book like this,

and here it is: a guide to the geology you see along

all the major highways of the Canadian Rockies,

from the Waterton area to the the far northern end of the Rockies.

The Trans-Canada Highway, Icefields Parkway, Crowsnest

and Yellowhead routes, the Rockies portion of the Alaska Highway

and more are all covered in loving detail, with minimal geo-jargon.

Over 500 illustrations, including many annotated photos with the various

rock units, folds and faults marked. GPS waypoints, too!

Endorsed by professionals and suitable for field courses.

576 pages, softcover, B&W, index

Published by Corax Press, distributed by Alpine Book Peddlers (see below)

ISBN 978-0-9692631-2-8, Cdn $28.50

Download the waypoints used in Canadian Rockies Geology Road Tours,

and get the latest updates. Click here.

Ben has been guiding hikers and backpackers for many years,

and this book is a distillation of all that trail wisdom.

Sections on the basics, on clothing and equipment, safety,

hiking with kids, minimal impact and more.

367 pages, softcover, full color, index

Published by Whitecap Books, distributed by Alpine Book Peddlers (see below)

For more information, click here.

ISBN 978-1-55285-917-9, Cdn $29.95

Now fully updated!

Reprinted in 2009, with many updated species names,

new geological data and fresh recreational info.

The definitive guide to the Canadian Rockies,

winner of national and international awards.

Everything from bears to butterflies, rocks to ravens.

Sections on hiking and biking, backpacking, mountaineering,

back-country skiing, boating, human history and safety considerations.

831 pages, field-ready softcover, full color, over 1000 illustrations, atlas, comprehensive index

Published by Corax Press, distributed by Alpine Book Peddlers (see below)

ISBN 0-9692631-1-2, Cdn $44.95

Ben's best-selling novel, a wildlife story for readers of all ages.

Very popular with kids and used in schools.

347 pages, hardback

Published by Sierra Club Books, distributed by Alpine Book Peddlers (see below)

ISBN 1-57805-094-4, Cdn $24.95

Everything you ever wanted to know about Ben's favorite mountain.

He wrote the first and last chapters.

184 pages, B&W with color section, many illustrations, index

Published by Rocky Mountain Books

For more information, click here.

ISBN 0-921102-97-6, Cdn $24.95

History of the coal-mining town of Bankhead, founded near Banff in 1905 but now long gone.

Carefully researched, with many historical photos.

74 pages, B&W

Published by Parks Canada and the Coal Association of Canada, distributed by Alpine Book Peddlers (see below)

ISBN 0-9690845-5-2, Cdn $9.95

How to get Ben's books

If the title you want is not available in a bookshop near you or on-line, you can order directly from Ben. The cost is the same as the bookshop price, plus shipping, and Ben would be happy to inscribe your copy.

To order, call 780-852-7728 or e-mail Ben.

Booksellers and institutional buyers, please contact our distributor:

Alpine Book Peddlers

www.alpinebookpeddlers.com

140, 105 Bow Meadows Crescent

Canmore, Alberta, Canada  T1W 2W8

Voice 403-678-2280, John or Isabelle

Fax 403-678-2840

alpinebk@aeontech.ca