Glaciers of the Rockies and Selkirks, 2nd. ed. With Notes on Five Great Glaciers of the Canadian National Parks

A vivid portrait of the North‑American mountain ice, this work carries the listener from the prairie’s flat horizon up into the towering cliffs of the Rockies and Selkirks. It describes how early travelers catch only fleeting glimpses of white‑capped peaks from trains, then invites the curious to pause at places like Lake Louise or Tête Jaune to step into the world of alpine snowfields and glacier‑crowned valleys. The narrative blends practical observations of timberline, névé and the seasonal surge of wildflowers with a palpable sense of the crisp, clean air that defines these high‑altitude realms.

Beyond the visual splendor, the book explains how glaciers have sculpted Canada’s lakes, rivers and rolling plains over millennia, offering a clear, accessible look at the slow but powerful forces shaping the landscape. Detailed notes on five of the nation’s most celebrated glaciers provide a deeper appreciation for their size, movement and seasonal rhythms. Listeners come away with both a traveler’s enthusiasm for venturing into these remote sites and a grounded understanding of the natural history that lies beneath the ice.