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Date
1960 – 1970
Material
fibre; wood; synthetic
Catalogue Number
105.01.1016 a-c
Description
(a) Plastic pennant is triangular shape 20.0 at widest part, red with white writing: "du Maurier International". Stitched on to long thin wooden rod. (b) Light green fibre pennant with white trim and printing: "World Cup Skiing Bank of Montreal International Mount Norquay, Canada" (c) Same as (b) …
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Title
Advertising Pennant
Date
1960 – 1970
Material
fibre; wood; synthetic
Dimensions
30.5 x 62.0 cm
Description
(a) Plastic pennant is triangular shape 20.0 at widest part, red with white writing: "du Maurier International". Stitched on to long thin wooden rod. (b) Light green fibre pennant with white trim and printing: "World Cup Skiing Bank of Montreal International Mount Norquay, Canada" (c) Same as (b) except pennant colour is red.
Subject
World Cup Skiing
Mount Norquay
sports
winter
skiing
Credit
Gift of Tom Williams, Calgary, 1996
Catalogue Number
105.01.1016 a-c
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Date
1960 – 1970
Material
wood; metal
Catalogue Number
108.04.1097 a,b
Description
Pair of Head racing skies. Laminated with steel edges. Silver coloured with red manufacturer's name and stripe. Metal cable bindings "Securus-Ramy" made in France. Bindings have been changed from alpine downhill to touring.
Title
Alpine Skis
Date
1960 – 1970
Material
wood; metal
Dimensions
6.7 x 205.0 cm
Description
Pair of Head racing skies. Laminated with steel edges. Silver coloured with red manufacturer's name and stripe. Metal cable bindings "Securus-Ramy" made in France. Bindings have been changed from alpine downhill to touring.
Subject
sports
winter
skiing
Credit
Gift of Andrew Findlay, Calgary, 1996
Catalogue Number
108.04.1097 a,b
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Date
1965 – 1970
Material
plastic; metal; skin
Catalogue Number
108.04.1017 a,b
Description
Pair heavy, black "Head" alpine skis with aluminum bindings. Laminated steel, plastic with steel edges. "Head" logo on bottom tip. Top inscribed "Head" "Rosemary Lamm Calgary Canada" "160". "190V12776" toe binding "Marker" rotates. Heel biding "Marker Rotamat Germany". Aluminum heel plate with…
Title
Alpine Skis
Date
1965 – 1970
Material
plastic; metal; skin
Dimensions
8.5 x 190.0 cm
Description
Pair heavy, black "Head" alpine skis with aluminum bindings. Laminated steel, plastic with steel edges. "Head" logo on bottom tip. Top inscribed "Head" "Rosemary Lamm Calgary Canada" "160". "190V12776" toe binding "Marker" rotates. Heel biding "Marker Rotamat Germany". Aluminum heel plate with wire cable connecting to coiled, triangular shaped heel binding. Inner hinged clamp. Long leather safety straps with buckle.
Subject
sports
winter
skiing
Rosemay Lamm
Credit
Gift of Phil Michaud, Banff, 1984
Catalogue Number
108.04.1017 a,b
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Date
1962 – 1976
Material
metal
Catalogue Number
103.09.0120
Description
A small, gold coloured pin in shape of abominable snowman standing on skis with toque on head. Hairy features worked in slightly raised outline drawing. Small safety pin clasp vertically on back.
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Title
Athletic Pin
Date
1962 – 1976
Material
metal
Dimensions
2.1 x 0.8 x 1.8 cm
Description
A small, gold coloured pin in shape of abominable snowman standing on skis with toque on head. Hairy features worked in slightly raised outline drawing. Small safety pin clasp vertically on back.
Subject
Whyte home
sports
winter
skiing
Sunshine Ski School
Jerry Johnson
Betty Buchan
Credit
Gift of Catharine Robb Whyte, O. C., Banff, 1979
Catalogue Number
103.09.0120
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Date
1965 – 1985
Material
metal; fibre
Catalogue Number
103.08.1118
Description
Kelty framepack, red nylon fabric pack with aluminum frame, padded shoulder straps and hip belt. Manufacturer’s label on top flap of pack: “KELTY Pack. SUN VALLEY, CALIF. 91352”
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Title
Backpack
Date
1965 – 1985
Material
metal; fibre
Dimensions
74.0 x 38.0 cm
Description
Kelty framepack, red nylon fabric pack with aluminum frame, padded shoulder straps and hip belt. Manufacturer’s label on top flap of pack: “KELTY Pack. SUN VALLEY, CALIF. 91352”
Subject
sports
climbing
hiking
Arnold Wexler
Credit
Gift of Arnold Wexler (Estate), Allentown, United States, 1999
Catalogue Number
103.08.1118
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Date
prior to 1980
Material
skin; rubber; metal; fibre
Catalogue Number
103.03.1036 a,b
Description
Pair of rubber soled, leather uppers laced women's outdoor boot, moulded rubber sole and foot, chgain design tread, written on heel back "Maine Hunting Shoe, L. L. Beane Inc. Freeport, Me." and arch: "Made in the USA", leather uppers sewn on to shoe, 7 eyes for round woven laces, full tongue sewn t…
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Title
Boot
Date
prior to 1980
Material
skin; rubber; metal; fibre
Dimensions
23.0 x 10.5 x 29.0 cm
Description
Pair of rubber soled, leather uppers laced women's outdoor boot, moulded rubber sole and foot, chgain design tread, written on heel back "Maine Hunting Shoe, L. L. Beane Inc. Freeport, Me." and arch: "Made in the USA", leather uppers sewn on to shoe, 7 eyes for round woven laces, full tongue sewn to sides, extra piece of leather up back of boot has a loop sewn at end to form pull tab.
Subject
sports
hiking
climbing
Lillian Gest
Credit
Gift of Lillian Gest, Philadelphia, USA, 1986
Catalogue Number
103.03.1036 a,b
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Date
1965 – 1970
Material
plastic; metal
Catalogue Number
103.03.1026 a,b
Description
a) aluminum press, toe clamps b) black wedge bag (a) press: 37.5x6.6 adjustable base, heel locator on one end, toe clamp on other, inscribed on toe clamp "TYROL Boot Press. Pat. Pend Made in Canada","R L" painted on either side, one in red, other black; (b) bag: 40.0x47.0x9. zipper on bottom, bl…
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Title
Boot Press; Bag
Date
1965 – 1970
Material
plastic; metal
Description
a) aluminum press, toe clamps b) black wedge bag (a) press: 37.5x6.6 adjustable base, heel locator on one end, toe clamp on other, inscribed on toe clamp "TYROL Boot Press. Pat. Pend Made in Canada","R L" painted on either side, one in red, other black; (b) bag: 40.0x47.0x9. zipper on bottom, black vinyl with white piping, manufacturer's logo on side plus "The Skiers Sportshop Ltd. Calgary Edmonton".
Subject
sports
winter
skiing
Credit
Gift of Phil Michaud, Banff, 1984
Catalogue Number
103.03.1026 a,b
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Date
1965 – 1985
Material
skin; metal; fibre; rubber
Catalogue Number
103.03.1068 a,b
Description
Pair of leather hiking/climbing boots.
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Title
Boots
Date
1965 – 1985
Material
skin; metal; fibre; rubber
Description
Pair of leather hiking/climbing boots.
Subject
sports
climbing
hiking
Chic Scott
Credit
Gift of Charles (Chic) Scott, Cochrane, 1991
Catalogue Number
103.03.1068 a,b
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Date
c. 1965
Material
metal
Catalogue Number
108.04.1066 a,b
Description
Two climbing carabiners (a) lozenge shape with screw security nut (b) oval shape, no security nut.
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Title
Climbing Carabiner
Date
c. 1965
Material
metal
Dimensions
10.0 cm
Description
Two climbing carabiners (a) lozenge shape with screw security nut (b) oval shape, no security nut.
Subject
sports
climbing
Credit
Gift of Robert Kelly, Banff, 1985
Catalogue Number
108.04.1066 a,b
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Date
1960 – 1970
Material
metal
Catalogue Number
108.04.1048 a,b
Description
Cast aluminum, Chic Scott's, pair "Hiebler Steigklemme" 2 part construction, 10.0 long bar with 1.5 dia. rope hole on end. Other end has a shaped brake clamp, spring loaded. Manufacturer's stamp on side bar: "SALEWA", other side "Jn.U.A.Pat.ang.".
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Title
Climbing Ascenders
Date
1960 – 1970
Material
metal
Dimensions
6.0 x 11.0 cm
Description
Cast aluminum, Chic Scott's, pair "Hiebler Steigklemme" 2 part construction, 10.0 long bar with 1.5 dia. rope hole on end. Other end has a shaped brake clamp, spring loaded. Manufacturer's stamp on side bar: "SALEWA", other side "Jn.U.A.Pat.ang.".
Subject
sports
climbing
Chic Scott
Credit
Gift of Charles (Chic) Scott, Cochrane, 1987
Catalogue Number
108.04.1048 a,b
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Date
1960 – 1970
Material
fibre; plastic
Catalogue Number
108.04.1055
Description
Red nylon belay seat, Chic Scott's. Seat is red nylon, a 2.5 wide nylon strap is sewn onto seat across the top and bottom. The strap is continuous and has 2 long loops both sides. The loops are ca. 45.0 long but both have knots tied near the ends. Numerous holes and tears throughout. Felt pen: "BK…
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Title
Climbing Belay Seat
Date
1960 – 1970
Material
fibre; plastic
Dimensions
32.0 x 69.0 cm
Description
Red nylon belay seat, Chic Scott's. Seat is red nylon, a 2.5 wide nylon strap is sewn onto seat across the top and bottom. The strap is continuous and has 2 long loops both sides. The loops are ca. 45.0 long but both have knots tied near the ends. Numerous holes and tears throughout. Felt pen: "BK".
Subject
sports
climbing
Chic Scott
Credit
Gift of Charles (Chic) Scott, Cochrane, 1987
Catalogue Number
108.04.1055
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Date
1960 – 1965
Material
metal
Catalogue Number
108.04.1051
Description
3 piece brake bar, Chic Scott's. Each loop 1.0 dia. rod, 10.2x5.0, with 5.5 long gate opening. 2 outer loops have a solid locking bar 6.3x1.5, one side rounded. "Cmi" stamped on crossbars, system caused extreme wear on ropes, and fell into disrepute.
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Title
Climbing Brake Bar
Date
1960 – 1965
Material
metal
Description
3 piece brake bar, Chic Scott's. Each loop 1.0 dia. rod, 10.2x5.0, with 5.5 long gate opening. 2 outer loops have a solid locking bar 6.3x1.5, one side rounded. "Cmi" stamped on crossbars, system caused extreme wear on ropes, and fell into disrepute.
Subject
sports
climbing
Chic Scott
Credit
Gift of Charles (Chic) Scott, Cochrane, 1987
Catalogue Number
108.04.1051
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Date
1960 – 1970
Material
metal
Catalogue Number
108.04.1052 a-f
Description
Aluminum "D" ring, Chic Scott's. Solid aluminum rods, shaped into typical "D" carabiner, spring loaded latch 5.0 long on short side. Embossed on long side "P.ALLAIN 1600 Kg", other side"BREVETE S G D G".
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Title
Climbing Carabiners
Date
1960 – 1970
Material
metal
Dimensions
5.5 x 11.0 cm
Description
Aluminum "D" ring, Chic Scott's. Solid aluminum rods, shaped into typical "D" carabiner, spring loaded latch 5.0 long on short side. Embossed on long side "P.ALLAIN 1600 Kg", other side"BREVETE S G D G".
Subject
sports
climbing
Chic Scott
Credit
Gift of Charles (Chic) Scott, Cochrane, 1987
Catalogue Number
108.04.1052 a-f
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Date
1960 – 1980
Material
metal; fibre
Catalogue Number
108.04.1131
Description
7 various climbing chocks: 1 #9 hexcentric chock manufactured by Chouinard Equipment, slung with purple nylon rope; 1 smaller hexcentric chock, slung with purple and orange nylon perlon; 3 wedge chocks, various sizes, possibly custom machined, 1 slung with purple and orange nylon perlon and 2 slung…
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Title
Climbing Chocks
Date
1960 – 1980
Material
metal; fibre
Description
7 various climbing chocks: 1 #9 hexcentric chock manufactured by Chouinard Equipment, slung with purple nylon rope; 1 smaller hexcentric chock, slung with purple and orange nylon perlon; 3 wedge chocks, various sizes, possibly custom machined, 1 slung with purple and orange nylon perlon and 2 slung with orange and purple nylon perlon; 2 wire copperheads (chocks) slung with metal cable and suaged with copper.
Subject
sports
climbing
Arnold Wexler
Credit
Gift of Arnold Wexler (Estate), Allentown, United States, 1999
Catalogue Number
108.04.1131
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Date
1960 – 1970
Material
fibre; skin; metal
Catalogue Number
108.04.1054 a-g
Description
Various straps for crampons, Chic Scott's. 3 hemp with metal buckles. (a,b) 1.5 wide (c) 1.8 wide. 4 leather, 1.0 wide.
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Title
Climbing Crampon Straps
Date
1960 – 1970
Material
fibre; skin; metal
Description
Various straps for crampons, Chic Scott's. 3 hemp with metal buckles. (a,b) 1.5 wide (c) 1.8 wide. 4 leather, 1.0 wide.
Subject
sports
climbing
Chic Scott
Credit
Gift of Charles (Chic) Scott, Cochrane, 1987
Catalogue Number
108.04.1054 a-g
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Climbing Ice Axe Ring

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Date
1960 – 1970
Material
metal; fibre
Catalogue Number
108.04.1053
Description
Aluminum ring with hemp strap, Chic Scott's. Solid aluminum ring, .3 thick with strap eye. 1.7 wide hemp strap is sewn back onto itself thought the eye.
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Title
Climbing Ice Axe Ring
Date
1960 – 1970
Material
metal; fibre
Dimensions
25.5 cm
Description
Aluminum ring with hemp strap, Chic Scott's. Solid aluminum ring, .3 thick with strap eye. 1.7 wide hemp strap is sewn back onto itself thought the eye.
Subject
sports
climbing
Chic Scott
Credit
Gift of Charles (Chic) Scott, Cochrane, 1987
Catalogue Number
108.04.1053
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Date
1965 – 1975
Material
metal
Catalogue Number
108.04.1067 a,b
Description
(a) One piece of metal rod .7 cm dia. with screw one end and bent around other end for handle. (b) Aluminum, screw on one side only, hollowed other side, small finger handle and welded on keeper.
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Title
Climbing Ice Screw
Date
1965 – 1975
Material
metal
Dimensions
21.3 cm
Description
(a) One piece of metal rod .7 cm dia. with screw one end and bent around other end for handle. (b) Aluminum, screw on one side only, hollowed other side, small finger handle and welded on keeper.
Subject
sports
climbing
Credit
Gift of Robert Kelly, Banff, 1985
Catalogue Number
108.04.1067 a,b
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Date
1960 – 1970
Material
metal
Catalogue Number
108.04.1050
Description
TITON climbing nut, aluminum, Jon Jones'. Solid aluminum, central bar has base 7.5x5.8 with other end 5.5x4.2. 2round holes 1.3 dia. in each end centered both sides of central bar. Stamped one side of bar: "3" and "COLORADO NY", scratched on base "JON". Can be wedged in big crack for holding car…
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Title
Climbing Nut
Date
1960 – 1970
Material
metal
Dimensions
7.5 x 5.8 x 7.7 cm
Description
TITON climbing nut, aluminum, Jon Jones'. Solid aluminum, central bar has base 7.5x5.8 with other end 5.5x4.2. 2round holes 1.3 dia. in each end centered both sides of central bar. Stamped one side of bar: "3" and "COLORADO NY", scratched on base "JON". Can be wedged in big crack for holding carabiner or rope.
Subject
sports
climbing
Chic Scott
Jon Jones
Credit
Gift of Charles (Chic) Scott, Cochrane, 1987
Catalogue Number
108.04.1050
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Date
1960 – 1970
Material
metal
Catalogue Number
108.04.1047 a-d
Description
Various shaped blades (a) 8.2x2.7x2.8, blade off to the side (b) 7.8x4.0x1.8, blade centered, tip turned down, "3" stamped on blade (c) 8.3x3.7x2.3, blade centered, "50"stamped on blade (d) 9.0x4.0x1.2, blade centered. "8" stamped on blade.
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Title
Climbing Piton
Date
1960 – 1970
Material
metal
Description
Various shaped blades (a) 8.2x2.7x2.8, blade off to the side (b) 7.8x4.0x1.8, blade centered, tip turned down, "3" stamped on blade (c) 8.3x3.7x2.3, blade centered, "50"stamped on blade (d) 9.0x4.0x1.2, blade centered. "8" stamped on blade.
Subject
sports
climbing
Chic Scott
Credit
Gift of Charles (Chic) Scott, Cochrane, 1987
Catalogue Number
108.04.1047 a-d
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Date
1960
Material
metal
Catalogue Number
108.04.1157
Description
A hand-forged, thin-blade piton for micro cracks called a ‘RURP’, an acronym for Realized Ultimate Reality Piton. The tapered blade is short and fine on the end; there are two holes on the wider, thicker end for rings. Engraved with “LONGWARE” and also “H G”.
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Title
Climbing Piton
Date
1960
Material
metal
Dimensions
3.0 x 3.1 cm
Description
A hand-forged, thin-blade piton for micro cracks called a ‘RURP’, an acronym for Realized Ultimate Reality Piton. The tapered blade is short and fine on the end; there are two holes on the wider, thicker end for rings. Engraved with “LONGWARE” and also “H G”.
Subject
sports
climbing
Hans Gmoser
Credit
Gift of Hans and Margaret Gmoser, Harvie Heights, 1991
Catalogue Number
108.04.1157
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