The Mountaineers. Famous Climbers In Canada by Dowling Phil - 1979

Edmonton: Hurtig Publishers, 1979. The Mountaineers is a splendid and entertaining tribute to nine men and one woman whose unique skills and accomplishments have made significant contributions to Canadian alpine history. The inceadible stories of climbers who have the challenge of the mountains and met it in their own extraordinary ways: Albert McCarthy, Phyl Munday, Conrad Kain, Ed Feutz, Val Fynn, Hans Gmoser, Fred Beckey, and Dick Culbert. All mountain lovers- from active climber to the armchair adventurer- will find The Mountaineers a superbly readable and singularly inspiring book. Map eps by L.J. Wonder (Western Canada and Southern Alaska). Illustrated with b/w photos. Price-intact photo dust jacket. A bright attractive copy.. First Edition. Hard Cover. Fine/Near Fine.