Ben Gadd's books in print

Now available!

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, B&W, index

Published by Corax Press

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

Download the waypoints used in Canadian Rockies Geology Road Tours,

and get the latest corrections and updates. Click here.

NEW FOR 2008!

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, full color, index

Published by Whitecap Books

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

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, full color, over 1000 illustrations, atlas, comprehensive index

Published by Corax Press

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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

Published by McClelland & Stewart

ISBN 0-7710-3252-8, Cdn $22.99

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

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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

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, you can order directly from Ben.

The cost is the same as the bookshop price, plus shipping, and Ben is happy to inscribe your copy.

To order, call 780-852-4012 or e-mail Ben.