of Selkirk Loop
To
celebrate the book’s release, Keokee Books is
hosting book publication parties in Bonners
Ferry, Idaho, where Pavia and Cady live, and in
Nelson, British Columbia, Klatte’s hometown. A
special presentation with a slide show with Cady
is planned for Friday, November 21 at The Pearl
Theater, 7160 Ash Street in Bonners Ferry, from
6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. A similar program with
Klatte is planned for Thursday, November 27 at
the Nelson Public Library, 602 Stanley St. in
Nelson, British Columbia, at 7:00 p.m.Selkirks Spectacular highlights the International Selkirk Loop, which promotes the awesome beauty surrounding the Selkirk Mountains through a 280-mile scenic route named by Rand McNally as one of five “Best of the Roads.”
But you don’t need to drive the International Selkirk Loop to appreciate its unique splendor. Spend a few minutes or hours with Selkirks Spectacular to see everything from Lake Pend Oreille to Kootenay Lake and endangered woodland caribou to ruffed grouse. Enjoy a generous selection of historic photographs highlighting the area’s native and ethnic cultures, mining and logging legacy, and boomtowns.
Pavia and Cady’s photographic odyssey had them exploring every corner of the loop over the course of years in all four glorious seasons.
“I’ve lived in North Idaho for over 30 years,” said Pavia, “and until photographing
this book I really didn’t appreciate the
wildlands, wildlife, towns and people who live
along the Selkirk Loop. What a spectacular
place!”The Selkirk Mountains are a place of forested hillsides, wildflowers, sparkling waterfalls, snowcapped craggy peaks and wildlife. Waterfowl by the thousands stop for respite on their journey through the Pacific Flyway. Moose, deer, elk and even caribou inhabit the Selkirk Mountains, along with grizzly and black bear and many others.
“We are so excited about this book,” said Stephanie Sims, executive director of the International Selkirk Loop. “Pavia and Cady have a real talent for capturing the beauty of the International Selkirk Loop. The majestic mountains, crystal clear waters, vibrant colors and abundant wildlife come to life on the pages.”
The
180-page, softcover book measures 11 inches by
8.5 inches and is full color throughout. The
book is unique in that it has two front covers,
one for the U.S. side and one for the Canadian
side. Halfway through, readers flip the book
over and start again from the other side.
Published by Keokee Books of Sandpoint, Idaho,
Selkirks Spectacular (ISBN 978-1-879628-44-1)
gives a nod to the multinational nature of the
International Selkirk Loop with contributors
from both countries. For more information on the book publication party events, contact Bonners Books, 208-267-2622, or Nelson Public Library, 250-352-6333.