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Train Beyond the Mountains: Journeys on the Rocky Mountaineer
- GenresTravel
288 pages, Paperback
Published April 14, 2026
About the author
Rick Antonson
9 books17 followersRick Antonson's latest book is Slumach's Gold: In Search of a Legend - and a Curse (Heritage House Publishers, 2024). Rick is author of 5 acclaimed travel books including Train Beyond the Mountains: Journeys on the Rocky Mountaineer (Greystone, 2023) and Route 66 Still Kicks: Driving America's Main Street which The New York Times called "One of the best books of the bunch" in their Christmas travel book roundup, and To Timbuktu for a Haircut: A Journey Through West Africa (2013) which the Chicago Tribune noted as a "travel classic." Full Moon Over Noah's Ark: An Odyssey to Mount Ararat, also, Walking With Ghosts in Papua New Guinea: Crossing the Kokoda Trail in the Last Wild Place on Earth (Skyhorse, NY). Rick is the former CEO of Tourism Vancouver, an Ambassador for the 2010 Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games, chair of Destination Marketing Association International (based in Washington, DC), former deputy chair of the Pacific Asia Travel Association (based in Bangkok, Thailand), and president of Pacific Coast Public Television, Antonson now enjoys a career as a full time author,
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April 19, 2026
Train Beyond the Mountains: Journeys on the Rocky Mountaineer by Rick Antonson offers a scenic and reflective journey through one of the most iconic rail experiences in North America.
Centered around travels on the Rocky Mountaineer, the book captures not just the landscapes of the Canadian Rockies but also the spirit of exploration that comes with rail travel. Antonson blends personal narrative with observations about place, history, and the unique rhythm of long-distance train journeys.
What stands out is the immersive sense of setting towering mountains, winding tracks, and ever-changing vistas become more than just a backdrop they shape the experience itself. The slower pace of train travel allows for reflection, giving the memoir a thoughtful and almost meditative tone.
Beyond scenery, the book highlights the human side of travel fellow passengers, shared moments, and the stories that unfold along the way. It’s as much about connection and perspective as it is about destination.
A rewarding read for those who enjoy travel writing that emphasizes atmosphere, personal insight, and the beauty of the journey itself.
Centered around travels on the Rocky Mountaineer, the book captures not just the landscapes of the Canadian Rockies but also the spirit of exploration that comes with rail travel. Antonson blends personal narrative with observations about place, history, and the unique rhythm of long-distance train journeys.
What stands out is the immersive sense of setting towering mountains, winding tracks, and ever-changing vistas become more than just a backdrop they shape the experience itself. The slower pace of train travel allows for reflection, giving the memoir a thoughtful and almost meditative tone.
Beyond scenery, the book highlights the human side of travel fellow passengers, shared moments, and the stories that unfold along the way. It’s as much about connection and perspective as it is about destination.
A rewarding read for those who enjoy travel writing that emphasizes atmosphere, personal insight, and the beauty of the journey itself.
Displaying 1 of 1 review