Switchbacks: True Stories from the Canadian Rockies

We ordered this book written by an early ranger in the Canadian Rockies to read on a trip to that area. It was well written and informative - fun to read while we were there.

Excellent book. Very entertaining with the Canadian Rockies as a background

Once again, Sid Marty has produced another 'must read' about the beautiful Canadain Rockies. His first book "Men for the mountains" is still a classic adventure and environmental tale about the Rocky Mountain Parks, with this as it's somewhat continuation. It differs however in that it reads as more of a climbing/historical acount of the pioneers of the Lake Louise, Banff and Jasper areas rather than of the park system and how it is managed and sometimes mismanaged. For an Albertan and a frequent visitor of the Rocky mountain park system, this was a great book in that the names of the places I visit now have greater significance and meaning.I give it only four stars instead of the five "Men for the mountains" received only because the narrative is less engaging and is more of a history lesson, but still a great mountain book."Leaning on the wind" is another great choice if you enjoyed either of these books.

I've just discovered Sid Martys' books this year. I'm finding all his books are spellbinding. What makes Switchbacks so remarkable is that the adventures recorded are true stories. I could not put this book down. If you love the great outdoors, if you love to learn more about the history of North American parks,in this case, the Canadian Rockies, this is a must read.

Great book about what men for the mountains is.

good book

Excellent

Awesome book, I really enjoy Sid Marty's style of writing.

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