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Diaries and Logbooks

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Part Of
Hans Gmoser fonds
Scope & Content
One of five files pertaining to Diaries and Logbooks.
Date Range
1947-1983
Reference Code
M224 / 36
Description Level
5 / File
Part Of
Hans Gmoser fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Series
IV.C. Textual records
Accession Number
8111
Reference Code
M224 / 36
Date Range
1947-1983
Physical Description
2.5 cm of textual records.
Scope & Content
One of five files pertaining to Diaries and Logbooks.
Subject Access
Discovery and Exploration
Environment and Nature
Family and personal life
Sports and Recreation
Title Source
Title based on records.
Content Details
ACMG Guide Book with Validation Seals and Client Register 1965-1983 (grey folded notebook) Red Simpson Memorandum Book- Across the Ice Fields - April 2- May 1. Back contains notes regarding planning for CBC film Gyproc Yellow notebook Mt. Blackburn Expedition May 17, 1958-June 5, 1958 Tourenbuch I. Teil.- 1947-July 28, 1951- photographs and stamps
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Memberships and Work Qualifications

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Part Of
Hans Gmoser fonds
Scope & Content
One of two files pertaining to Memberships and Work Qualifications.
Date Range
1946- 2000
Reference Code
M224 / 27
Description Level
5 / File
Part Of
Hans Gmoser fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Series
IV.C. Textual records
Accession Number
7877
Reference Code
M224 / 27
Date Range
1946- 2000
Physical Description
1 cm of textual records.
Scope & Content
One of two files pertaining to Memberships and Work Qualifications.
Subject Access
Discovery and Exploration
Environment and Nature
Family and personal life
Sports and Recreation
Title Source
Supplied title.
Content Details
Association of Canadian Mountain Guides- Guide’s Book- Certification 1962. Rest of book blank. Canadian Ski Instructor’s Alliance White book. Issued in 1963. Two red CSIA emblems, 1965 and 1980-81. List of Annual fees paid 1965-1974, photograph and signature. Passed examinations of Canadian Ski School in 1956, April 1967, May 1971. Association of Canadian Mountain Guides Identification Card- International Union of the Mountains Guides Associations- valid for 1993. With stamped photograph and validating signatures. International Union of the Mountains Guides Associations-Identification Card- valid for 2000. With stamped photograph and validating signatures. Favorable reference letter from G. A. Short Foreman at Electric- Crafts Limited in Calgary. Feb 19, 1954. Favorable reference Letter from Manager of Davies Electric Company in Calgary. May 11, 1953. Two copies of reference letters in German about iron and steel works regarding job held from Sept 8, 1947-Sept 7, 1950. Reference letter in German from job held July 7, 1932-June 14, 1950. German letter of reference as electrician 8.9.1947-14.11.1951. German Class Certificate from July 8, 1950. Grades gut and sehr gut. German school Certificate July 8, 1950. German School Certificate from 1946, 47 listing classes, grades and teachers. July 19, 1947. German Certificate June 14, 1951. German Certificate Feb 11, 1951. Letter on Mount Assiniboine Lodge stationary from Erling Strom stating that Gmoser is a permanent resident of Banff and that his trip to the United States is a “between season visit.” June 30, 1954.
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Hans Gmoser fonds
Scope & Content
One film neg.
Date Range
1963-1964
Reference Code
V68 / NA- 54
Description Level
6 / Item
Part Of
Hans Gmoser fonds
Description Level
6 / Item
Series
VII. Photograph Negatives
Accession Number
7361
Reference Code
V68 / NA- 54
Date Range
1963-1964
Physical Description
One photograph: neg, b&w.
Scope & Content
One film neg.
Notes
From "Hans Gmoser 1960s" Envelope. See V68/PA 479 for print.
Subject Access
Discovery and Exploration
Environment and Nature
Family and personal life
Sports and Recreation
Title Source
Supplied title.
Content Details
“Whyte Museum copy negative” [1963/64 Hans Gmoser, Gmoser squatting on skis, holding camera], 10 x 12 cm, black and white.
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Newspaper and Magazine Clippings

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Part Of
Hans Gmoser fonds
Scope & Content
One of two files containing newspaper and magazine clippings.
Date Range
1957-2006
Reference Code
M224 / 63
Description Level
5 / File
Part Of
Hans Gmoser fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Series
IV.C. Textual records
Accession Number
8111
Reference Code
M224 / 63
Date Range
1957-2006
Physical Description
2 cm of textual records.
Scope & Content
One of two files containing newspaper and magazine clippings.
Subject Access
Discovery and Exploration
Environment and Nature
Family and personal life
Sports and Recreation
Title Source
Supplied title.
Content Details
The Herald Magazine Calgary, Alberta Oct 24, 1969 with article: “Personality of the Week: Banff Alpinist Hans Gmoser Feels Most at Home in the Rarefied Air of the High Country.” P4-5, and image on front cover. “Mit ,,Heliskiing“ zum Millionar” in Radio Tips section of Freizeit. “Up By Air! The Adventure Filled Golden Years of Heli-Skiing” by John Fry in Skiing Heritage Sept 2006. With black and white pictures P8-13. Sonntag Kurier Feb 18, 1996. “Ein Linzer erfand das Heli-Skiing.” Short German article with image from “Land der Berge” (“Land of Mountains” rough translation) “Ski People- Hans Gmoser: Heli-skiing’s guiding light” by Gerald Vander Pyl. “Trudeau Bugaboo Slopes A Test,” discussing the planned trip of the PM. “Heli-Ski-Erfinder aus Traun sturzte in den Tod” from OONachrichten Osterreich July 8, 2006 “Over Use Threatening ‘Our Haven of Sanity’” article written by Don Thomas about a speech made to the Downtown Rotary Club. The Calgary Herald Sept 24, 1970. Two copies of Mrs. John Hartefeld of 213 Bear St. Banff preparing for the 1960 Canadian Icefields Expedition. “Long time friends of Hans Gamoser [sic].” “Much Ado About Bugaboo” by Johnny Hopkins article about Bugaboo Lodge in relation to PM Trudeau’s visit. The Calgary Herald Dec 21, 1972, “Helicopter skiing is great…and risky.” Interviews with Gmoser, information about training of guides. Three images. The Herald World of Television The week of Feb 26- March 4. Feb 25, 1966. Front cover image of Gmoser and Ron Chase and description of Travelling Skis film and airtimes. Banff Crag and Canyon Section II Nov 2, 1994. “Guiding generations gathered” article with image of Robson Gmoser, 25 and interview with Gmoser. Sonntag Kurier Feb 18, 1996. “Ein Linzer erfand das Heli-Skiing.” Short German article with image from “Land der Berge” (“Land of Mountains” rough translation) “Auf der Jagd nach schragen Vogeln” Hans Peter Stauber. “Carlos calls on Canada to help create “just societies” in The Citizen, Ottawa, March 13, 1984. “King Juan Carlos skis; Sophia returns home.” “Spain’s Carlos is splendid” by Charles Lynch. “King’s copter tastes trouble” by Wendy Smith. Im Spiegel unserer Zeit September 28, 1965 “Ein Bergurlaub in Den Rocky Mountains” by Von Dr. E. F. Schludermann, Winnipeg- written in German- several pen edits to page The Assiniboine Wrangler No. 13 Stowe, Vermont, December 1962 The Assiniboine Wrangler No.11 Stowe, Vermont, December 1960- last page mention of Gmoser’s use of Assiniboine Lodge in March The Assiniboine Wrangler No.10 December 1959 The Assiniboine Wrangler No. 9 December 1958 The Assiniboine Wrangler No.8 December 1957 Photocopied newspaper article with photograph of Dr. Wendeling Ettmayr, Austrian Ambassador to Canada, and Landeshauptmann Dr. Josef Puhringer (Governor of Upper Austria) with Hans Gmoser and the “Goldene Verdienstkreuz her Republik Osterreich” at the Landhouse in Linz-Austria. ACMG News Vol 25, Summer 2006. Article highlighted “Hans Gmoser honored by Canadian ambassador.” P7. At the Top: 100 years of guiding in Canada by R.W. Sandford 1996 by The Association of Canadian Mountain Guides and The Alpine Club of Canada- Forward written by Gmoser, p3. “The CMH Story” p. 22.
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Newspaper and Magazine Clippings

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Part Of
Hans Gmoser fonds
Scope & Content
One of two files containing newspaper and magazine clippings.
Date Range
1968-1987
Reference Code
M224 / 64
Description Level
5 / File
Part Of
Hans Gmoser fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Series
IV.C. Textual records
Accession Number
8111
Reference Code
M224 / 64
Date Range
1968-1987
Physical Description
2 cm of textual records.
Scope & Content
One of two files containing newspaper and magazine clippings.
Subject Access
Discovery and Exploration
Environment and Nature
Family and personal life
Sports and Recreation
Title Source
Supplied title.
Content Details
Letter to the Editor “Mountain Hospitality” written by Marg Gmoser. Craig and Canyon Wednesday, June 18, 1980. Whole of Banff Crag and Canyon- Wednesday June 25, 1980 paper, turned to page with response to Marg Gmoser’s Letter to the Editor from the owner of Simpson’s Num-Ti-Jah Lodge. Whole of Banff Crag and Canyon Wednesday June 25, 1980 paper, with response to Marg Gmoser’s Letter to the Editor from the owner of Simpson’s Num-Ti-Jah Lodge. News Clipping Envelope Vogue 7173 pattern “A Close Look At Countertops” article “Over Use Threatening ‘Our Only Haven of Sanity’”, The Calgary Herald Sept 23, 1970. “It’s 100 areas in one” article on Bugaboos skiing. “Helicopter Airlift Carries Skiers to ‘Untouched Snow’”, The Calgary Herald Feb 14, 1968. “Building Begins At Bugaboo On Chalet Costing $100, 000.” Annotated “Through you might like this extra copy.” “Much Ado About Bugaboo”, The Calgary Herald April 11, 1969. “The Ski Scene: A Guide’s Impressions”, The Calgary Herald Nov 4, 1971. “Nothing Like it: Magic in superskiing” in The Albertan Jan 18, 1973. “Deciduous plants over up ‘bald spots’ in lawn grass”, The Calgary Herald April 19, 1973. “By Playboy: Bugaboos eyed” in The Albertan Jan 18, 1973. “Gmoser’s bronze prevents shutout” in the Calgary Herald Feb 11, 1982. “Success spelled ‘Gmoser’”, Edmonton Journal March 7, 1974. “Good month for our Nordic skiers “Canadian Mount Everest climb scuttled”, April 22, 1974. “Banff Alpinist Hans Gmoser Feels Most At Home in the Rarefied Air of the High Country” in Herald Magazine Oct 24, 1969. “Introduction to Skiing free course” Photocopy of letter from Alberta division Canadian Ski Assocation Jan 24/25 attached to article “Ski jumping tourney successful.” Whole Banff Crag and Canyon Oct 18, 1980, with front page obit for Elizabeth Rummel. “PM hits Calgary on way to skiing” from The Albertan April 7, 1969. “Trudeau unwinds on skis” April 5, 1969. “1,000 at Radium See Prime Minister Trudeau in The Lake Windermere Valley Echo April 17, 1969. “Trudeau not caught” “Canada Glacier Country Fantasy Land for Skiers” Santa Barbra News-Press May 12, 1968. “Guess Who’s Coming to Ski?” in The Lake Windermere Valley Echo February 27, 1969. “Trudeau to Ski at Bugaboo” The Herald April 5, 1969. “Expert skiers with $400 to space will enjoy Trudeau’s holiday Choice” Special to the Star, Toronto Daily Star March 29, 1969. “People” article on Pierre Trudeau with picture. The Calgary Herald April 8, 1969. Image of “Trudeau Holiday” “Trudeau Holiday” April 11, 1969. “Noted athlete” with Pierre Trudeau in fur after-ski boots. “Trudeau Holiday”. “Mr. Trudeau to Stop at Radium” in The Lake Windermere Valley Echo” April 10, 1969. “Trudeau takes time for skiing” Star April 5, 1969. “Prime Minister in Bugaboos Next Week” “Trudeau Holiday” The Calgary Herald April 7, 1969. “Trudeau Puts His Foot In It” Star April 11, 1969. “Trudeau Holidays” The Albertan April 11, 1969. “Noted athlete” with Pierre Trudeau in fur after-ski boots. April 11, 1969. Oatmeal and Cake Recipe out of magazine Smart Buyer’s Guide articles for kitchens out of magazine “Hans Gmosers rotweiBrote Karriere in der weiBen Pracht der Rocky Mountains”, Sept 24, 1987 in Reportage. 2 copies of “Wie ein Oberosterreicher “fliegend” reich wurde…” June 6, 1978 in Heimat. Photocopy of “’Heli-Skiing’ in Vorarlberg: Die Jet-Setter wander ab….” Clipping “Climbing Group Needed” with advertisement for Gmoser’s climbing school.
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Office Documentation

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Part Of
Hans Gmoser fonds
Scope & Content
One file pertaining to general office documentation.
Date Range
1957-2006
Reference Code
M224 / 61
Description Level
5 / File
Part Of
Hans Gmoser fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Series
IV.C. Textual records
Accession Number
8111
Reference Code
M224 / 61
Date Range
1957-2006
Physical Description
2.5 cm of textual records.
Scope & Content
One file pertaining to general office documentation.
Subject Access
Discovery and Exploration
Environment and Nature
Family and personal life
Sports and Recreation
Title Source
Supplied title.
Content Details
Business Cards for Canadian Mountain Holidays. 2 in English one in Japanese. Customs receipt for Film Mountain High White Horizon November 7, 1977. Credit card for Pacific Petroleums LTD. Office copy photocopy of Bugaboo Glacier Provincial Park and Alpine Recreation Area Organization Chart Bugaboo Helicopter Skiing LTD. – showing 17 employees and their years with the company Following from Folder “CMH History” “Interview with Hans Gmoser July 7, 2003- Harvie Heights Alberta- Canadian Avalanche Association Oral History Project.” Email to Heather Lea, writer for Gripped Magazine, with “my worst and perhaps dumbest venture” from 1969 ending in leg and arm injuries, with advice related to a margin of safety, and two “humorous side bars.” June 5, 2005. Two page history of CMH, including visitor numbers and geographical distribution (35, 000 since 1965) and employs 85 people. “The Company” typed history comprehensive including financial specifics. Pages 3-22. Two diagrams indicating Total Shares in the company Bugaboo Helicopter Skiing Ltd. from Dec 30, 1983 and June 16, 1983. Manila envelope with Heli-Skiing logo- on back note: “Margaret Gmoser designed (?) the original CMH logo.” CMH Heli-Skiing Handbook with sticker note handwritten “Nostalgia Weeks April 9-23, 2005- signed stickers with reminiscences throughout all full page pictures of book. Text of book contains information on Heli-skiing, the lodges, FAQ and staff. CMH Heli-Skiing 2006 Dates and Prices. Trip information, prices, schedule, booking. Canadian Mountain Holidays - Summer 1973- Lists of camps, expeditions, equipment lists, staff list, registration form. Canadian Mountain Holidays- 1967- Gmoser’s touring movie Schedule for “High Road to Skiing,” Time Table for tours, descriptions of tours, equipment list, booking conditions. Canadian Mountain Holidays Application Form 8 ½ x 11 Sunburst Lake Camp small card brochure- information on accommodation, transportation, contact information Four sheets of Hans Gmoser Alpine Guide letterhead with “Phone P02-2343 P.O. Box 583 Banff, Alberta, Canada. With varying states of cleanliness and creases Everest compass manual in French and Dutch “Hut Fees for Wheeler Hut May 1-19” July 27, 1959. “Hut Fees for Stanley Mitchell Hut, March 10th to April 25th” Banff, April 26, 1959. March 1-April 25. “Fees for use of Mitchell Hut, Spring 1957” May 1st, 1957. Letter to Bob Hind enclosing list of hut fees April 20th, 1958. Yellow carbon “Hut Fees for use of Wheeler Hut, May 1967, May 27th, 1957. Drawing “With Ski and Rope by Hans Gmoser Ski and Climbing Adventures in the Canadian Rockies.” “Iowa Mountaineers 1957 Maligne Lake Outing Personnel”, three pages of names. Honorary Membership to the Association of Canadian Mountain Guides, October 1997. Email from Chuck Hinton in thanks for Nostalgia week and skiing at the Cariboos. 1/29/03. Email for Paul Lazarsky with list of dates, mountains and climbs. December 17, 2000. Email to Kim Laker regarding Frank Stark, short biography. Dec 22, 2000. Email to Nancy DaDalt regarding history of the million foot award. March 30, 2004. “Brief History of Bugaboo Lodge,” 3 pages. Three pages typed, double sided, written in German, back of final page in shorthand with numbers that seem to indicate photography exposure, “Route description of climbs done in the summer of 1951” written on post it note. One page, handwritten, double sided, with dates from May 24-Nov 23 and locations. “Captions for Pictures” See V68 for images. “1 The Eastern Glaciers of the Albert Snowfield, the peak on the right is a 10, 000 foot unamed [sic] tower”, [Mountain in distance], photograph by Philippe Delesalle, n.d., 10 x 15 cm, black and white, caption typed on piece of paper which enclosed pictures. “2 The approach to the Albert Snowfield led through 17 miles of steep, narrow canyons and thick bush. It took 5 days to cover the distance”, [Distance shot of water, cliffs and bushes],photograph by Philippe Delesalle, n.d., 10 x 15 cm, black and white, caption typed on piece of paper which enclosed pictures. “3 Sometime we were for days completely engulfed by the Slide Alders”, [Leaning over, obscured by greenery], photograph by Philippe Delesalle, n.d., 10 x 15 cm, black and white, caption typed on piece of paper which enclosed pictures. “5 It was difficult to hold your balance on the slippery rocks and logs in the rushing current”, [Gmoser holding ski, standing in river beside waterfall, about to climb onto snowdrift], photograph by Philippe Delesalle, n.d., 10 x 15 cm, black and white, caption typed on piece of paper which enclosed pictures, Pictures 4, 6, 7, missing.
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Park - Administration, 1962 - 1963

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Part Of
Bruno Engler fonds
Date Range
June 1962; November 30, 1962; 1963; July 1963; July 18, 1963; October 18, 1963; November 18, 1963; May 3, 1965; March 1966
Reference Code
V190 / I.D.ii. - 1
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Photograph
  1 image  
Part Of
Bruno Engler fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
V190
Series
I. Old file
Sub-Series
I.D.ii. Government operations and projects : Park Administration
Reference Code
V190 / I.D.ii. - 1
GMD
Photograph
Date Range
June 1962; November 30, 1962; 1963; July 1963; July 18, 1963; October 18, 1963; November 18, 1963; May 3, 1965; March 1966
Physical Description
42 negatives: 6 x 6 cm.; 9.5 x 12 cm.
Subject Access
Buildings and memorials
Environment and Nature
Family and personal life
Politics and government
Sports and Recreation
Transportation
Geographic Access
Alberta
Access Restrictions
Access by appointment only
Creator
Bruno Engler
Title Source
Title taken from original negative envelope
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Park Administration, 1962 - 1963

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Part Of
Bruno Engler fonds
Date Range
1962; July 1962; November 29 - 30, 1962; 1963; June 1963; July 1963; October 2, 1963; November 18, 1963; December 1, 1963; 1965; March 1965; March 2 - 3, 1965; April 1965; April 14, 1965; 1966; July 1966
Reference Code
V190 / I.D.ii. - 2
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Photograph
  1 image  
Part Of
Bruno Engler fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
V190
Series
I. Old file
Sub-Series
I.D.ii. Government operations and projects : Park Administration
Reference Code
V190 / I.D.ii. - 2
GMD
Photograph
Date Range
1962; July 1962; November 29 - 30, 1962; 1963; June 1963; July 1963; October 2, 1963; November 18, 1963; December 1, 1963; 1965; March 1965; March 2 - 3, 1965; April 1965; April 14, 1965; 1966; July 1966
Physical Description
73 negatives: 6 x 6 cm.; 9.5 x 12 cm.
Subject Access
Arts
Buildings and memorials
Environment and Nature
Family and personal life
Organizations
Politics and government
Sports and Recreation
Transportation
Geographic Access
Alberta
Access Restrictions
Access by appointment only
Creator
Bruno Engler
Title Source
Title taken from original negative envelope
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Part Of
Hans Gmoser fonds
Scope & Content
One of three files pertaining to Personal Documents.
Date Range
1953-1964
Reference Code
M224 / 28
Description Level
5 / File
Part Of
Hans Gmoser fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Series
IV.C. Textual records
Accession Number
7877
Reference Code
M224 / 28
Date Range
1953-1964
Physical Description
3 cm of textual records.
Scope & Content
One of three files pertaining to Personal Documents.
Subject Access
Discovery and Exploration
Environment and Nature
Family and personal life
Sports and Recreation
Title Source
Supplied title.
Content Details
Valuable Papers organizer containing: Immigration identification card 1953 Life Insurance 1959, 60 Automobile insurance Oct. 8, 58 [?] National Automobile Association Membership May 28, 1958 Information brochures from Alberta Motor Association and Washington National Insurance Company Social Security Account number and brochure Reciept dated November 30, 1964 Fire Insurance Small brown booklet with Hans’ information. “Uusmeisbuch [sp?]”. "Behorde: Osterreichische Botschaff (Austrian Embassy) Niederschrift" two typed pages, with financial notations in ink.
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Part Of
Hans Gmoser fonds
Scope & Content
One of three files pertaining to Personal Documents.
Date Range
1951-1983
Reference Code
M224 / 29
Description Level
5 / File
Part Of
Hans Gmoser fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Series
IV.C. Textual records
Accession Number
8111
Reference Code
M224 / 29
Date Range
1951-1983
Physical Description
2 cm of textual records.
Scope & Content
One of three files pertaining to Personal Documents.
Subject Access
Discovery and Exploration
Environment and Nature
Family and personal life
Sports and Recreation
Title Source
Supplied title.
Content Details
Austrian Passport- Valid July 23, 1951- July 22, 1956- contains immigration stamps Canadian Passport-first expired Sept 8, 1963- renewed Sept 8, 1968 Canadian Passport-Aug 28, 1973-Aug 28, 1978 Canadian Passport- Aug 2, 1978-Aug 2, 1983
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