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Fisher Peak Chronicles

One of the most photographed landmarks in the Kootenay region, Mount Fisher holds the fascination of locals and visitors with its majestic vista and relatively easy access. It is our own little Mt. Everest, and scaling it has become a rite-of-passage for many outdoor enthusiasts from near and far. Fisher Peak Chronicles captures the heritage, culture and legacy of Mount Fisher through a series of real adventure stories from contributors and historical sources. To order a copy at $24.95 (plus $5.00 for shipping and mailing in Canada — $6.00 shipping to USA), Email keithp57@gmail.com

 

 

The adventurous life of Conrad Kain

This historical novel tells the story of Conrad Kain’s 25 years in Canada in a manner, which reflects the overall spirit and experience of the early days of alpine adventure in the Canadian Rockies – from his arrival as a young man to his later years in and around Wilmer in the Columbia Valley. To order a copy at $19.95 (plus $5.00 for shipping and mailing in Canada — $6.00 shipping to USA), Email keithp57@gmail.com

 

 

Life and times of Jack Fisher

This historical novel tells the story of Jack Fisher in an entertaining manner, one that reflects the overall spirit and experience of the frontier.  To order a copy at $21.95 (plus $5.00 for shipping and mailing in Canada — $6.00 shipping to USA), Email keithp57@gmail.com

 

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DateThursday, September 25, 2014 at 03:43PM

Erratum and Clarification

 

Due to an error in metadata transfer several of Patrick Morrow’s photos were mislabeled.  I apologize to Pat and those who were misidentified.

 

 


Chapter 29: Bob O’Brien pops a favourite ginger candy treat just below the summit during the first winter ascent c 1972. He was about 61 years old at the time.

• Photo Page 200: During the first ascent of the central gully on the south face of Fisher Peak, Mike Hubbard reaches the summit ridge.  c 1973
• Photo Page 204 Pat Morrow, skis in tow, passes by the Black Ridge which is on the south side of Fisher Peak's upper cirque. c 1983  (photo by Baiba Morrow)
• Photo Page 220 Pat Morrow completes the first ascent of the “finger" on the Black Ridge, Fisher Peak. c 1973 (photo by Shirley Zaleschuk)
• Photo Page 223: Shirley Zaleschuk in upper cirque, on winter ascent of Fisher Peak with Bob O’Brien (not pictured). c 1972
• Photo Page 3 – Coloured pages (top) Pat skis perfect corn snow from saddle of Fisher Peak. c 1983 (photo by Baiba Morrow)
• Photo Page 3 – Coloured pages (bottom) Pat Bates nears summit of Fisher Peak after making first ascent of s.e. rib on south face. c 1983

 

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