{"product_id":"9781771601139","title":"Deep Powder and Steep Rock: The Life of Mountain Guide Hans Gmoser","description":"\u003cp\u003eHans Gmoser (1932–2006) was the most influential mountaineer in Canada of the last fifty years. Through innovation, hard work, perseverance and an appetite for adventure, Gmoser evolved from penniless immigrant to mountain guide for kings, queens and prime ministers. He also played a major role in creating what is now western Canada’s dynamic mountain adventure community.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eKnown primarily as the inventor of heli-skiing and the founder of Canadian Mountain Holidays (CMH), Gmoser also garnered recognition as a talented rock climber, tireless expedition leader, successful mountain guide, renowned filmmaker, community organizer and vibrant businessman.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eTold from all aspects of his fascinating life and including some of Gmoser’s own words, Chic Scott weaves together a compelling story based on the diaries, expedition journals, film commentaries and personal correspondence of this charismatic and inspiring figure.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rocky Mountain Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47163340194032,"sku":"9781771601139","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781771601139_p0.jpg?v=1763708012","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781771601139","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}