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The Alberta government’s recent decision regarding parks has serious consequences for the province’s natural spaces. Please speak up if you can!

It’s International Women’s Day on March 8th! At RMB, we’re inspired by women 365 days a year. This year, we wanted to celebrate International Women’s Day with some of our incredible female authors! Take a look at what Katrina Rosen, Margo Talbot, Erinne Sevigny Adachi, Angela DeJong, Helen Rolfe, Lynn Martel and Frances Klatzel have … Continued

Rocky Mountain Books is stoked to once again be attending and partnering with VIMFF | Vancouver International Film Festival!  VIMFF is an annual international 10-day community festival, featuring mountain film screenings, live multimedia presentations, photography exhibitions, workshops, seminars & other special events. VIMFF is also a travelling show with awarded films, visiting 50+ communities across … Continued

Valentine’s Day is just around the corner! While we of course LOVE chocolate and flowers, we have a few other ideas for how you and your partner, friends, and loved ones can celebrate Valentine’s Day this year! Biking around the world Well, this could take some time and careful planning! Luckily, RMB author Katrina Rosen … Continued

The story of Victoria’s resident coastal wolf, Takaya, has taken a very dramatic turn as he wandered into downtown Victoria this weekend. As a result he was tranquillized and has been transported to a facility for observation (likely in Nanaimo). It is extremely unlikely that he will ever return to the Discovery Islands, which is … Continued

Meet Rachael Rodgers – the Canmore photographer who volunteers her time to take shelter dogs out on adventures in the Canadian Rockies and beyond! Rachael Rodgers is an artist, dog lover, and nature seeker. Over the last two years, she has volunteered with a variety of different animal rescue organizations and taken hundreds of adoptable … Continued

Spring is here! Well, maybe not just yet…but RMB has 13 awesome titles for you to look forward to! Whether you are hoping for guidebooks, photography books, biographies, or perhaps a new book for your little ones, we have something for everyone! For the hiking families… Family Walks and Hikes in the Canadian Rockies – … Continued

Today is International Mountain Day! We love spending all 4 seasons frolicking in the many mountainous areas of Canada and beyond, but what can we do to ensure that these mountains, and the life that depends on them, are able to thrive? The United Nations General Assembly designated 11 December “International Mountain Day”. As of … Continued

It can be super hard to buy gifts for people sometimes, especially those friends that are always out adventuring and have all of the latest-and-greatest gear already! We have created a gift guide for your loved ones this year so that you can sit back, relax, and give the gift of great reading. For those … Continued

RMB author and photographer Scott Forsyth will be embarking on a tour across BC and Alberta! Expedition host and musician David Newland, Fellow of the Royal Canadian Geographical Society, joins Scott with songs from his new CD “Northbound” and other songs and stories inspired by his journeys at sea from coast, to coast, to coast. Adventure … Continued

You might think that your time in the mountains will slow down with the coming winter season, but it doesn’t have to! We have created a winter checklist for you so that you can enjoy your next snowy adventure without a worry. Take a look at what some RMB team members pack for our ideal … Continued

As a key program of Banff Centre Mountain Film and Book Festival, the Book Competition is an internationally recognized literary competition that celebrates mountain literature in all its forms.  Over $20,000 in cash is awarded annually with 8 awards selected by an international jury of writers, adventurers and editors.  The short list of category award … Continued