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Part Of
Ben Gadd fonds
Scope & Content
Fonds consists of materials pertaining to Ben Gadd's personal life and career as an environmental researcher, educator, interpretive guide, publisher, public speaker and author, ca.1956-2018. Fonds includes maps, research materials, publication notes/drafts, correspondence, contracts, photographs, …
Date Range
1956-2018
Reference Code
M590 / V810 / S61
Description Level
1 / Fonds
GMD
Digital image
Drawing
Negative
Newspaper clipping
Photograph
Photograph print
Postcard
Published record
Textual record
Video
Transparency
Part Of
Ben Gadd fonds
Description Level
1 / Fonds
Fonds Number
M590
V810
Sous-Fonds
M590
V810
Accession Number
2021.20
2024.01
Reference Code
M590 / V810 / S61
GMD
Digital image
Drawing
Negative
Newspaper clipping
Photograph
Photograph print
Postcard
Published record
Textual record
Video
Transparency
Date Range
1956-2018
Physical Description
ca. 7.9 metres of textual records -- ca. 274 maps -- 29 VHS tapes -- ca.15 discs with digital files -- 21 cassettes -- photographs -- oversized materials -- USB stick with 15 sldeshows
History / Biographical
Ben Gadd (1946-) is a retired naturalist, guide, geologist, instructor, freelance writer and award-winning author based in the Canadian Rockies. Ben was born in Colorado Springs, Colorado in 1946. He met his wife, Cia (Langdon) Gadd at Colorado College in 1965, and the couple married four weeks later. Ben and Cia had two sons, Will and Toby. Ben and his family relocated to Jasper in the late 1960s. Ben later attended the University of Lethbridge and graduated with a Bachelor's degree in Earth Science in 1972. Between 1976 and 1980, Ben taught classes at Mount Royal College and the Southern Alberta Institute of Technology; he later taught additional classes at Grant MacEwan College and Lakeland College. From 1981, Ben also worked as a seasonal naturalist/guide for Parks Canada. Ben left Parks Canada in 1985 to start an independent naturalist guiding business with Cia based in Jasper and other parts of the Canadian Rockies, which the couple continued to operate for over two decades. Ben published his best-known work, "Handbook of the Canadian Rockies", through his publishing company Corax Press in 1986. The second edition of "Handbook of the Canadian Rockies" received multiple awards after its release in 1995. Ben's fiction book, "Raven's End" won the title of Best Canadian Rockies Book at the Banff Mountain Film and Book Festival in 2001 and became a Canadian bestseller. Overall, Ben has authored or co-authored 11 books and received nearly one dozen awards for his achievements as a writer, researcher and guide. Ben continued to lead guided hikes and school programs until his retirement in 2016.
Scope & Content
Fonds consists of materials pertaining to Ben Gadd's personal life and career as an environmental researcher, educator, interpretive guide, publisher, public speaker and author, ca.1956-2018. Fonds includes maps, research materials, publication notes/drafts, correspondence, contracts, photographs, video and sound recordings, and other related material. Materials donated in 2024 include one USB stick containing
Notes
Ben Gadd fonds arrangement: Series I : Personal records - Subseries A : Travel guides and maps - Subseries B : Education and early writings - Subseries C : Personal interest files - Subseries D : Other personal and collected Series II : Research and publication records - Subseries A : Handbook of the Canadian Rockies - Subseries B : Other publications Series III : Professional records - Subseries A : Parks Canada Records - Subseries B : Interpretive guiding - Subseries C : Teaching records - Subseries D : Other contracts and projects Series IV : Legal and financial records - Subseries A : Legal records - Subseries B : Financial records
Name Access
Gadd, Ben
Gadd, Cia
Subject Access
Education
Research
Publication
Environment
Geology
Tourism
Family and personal life
Personal and Professional Life
Academics
Guiding
Guides
Businesses
Finances
Conservation
Wildlife
Natural history
Sports and recreation
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
Jasper National Park
Banff National Park
Yoho National Park
Kootenay National Park
Lethbridge
United States of America
Colorado
Canadian Rocky Mountains
Reproduction Restrictions
Copyright restrictions apply
Language
English
French
Dutch
Category
Education
Environment
Family and personal life
Sports, recreation and leisure
Title Source
Title based on contents of fonds
Processing Status
Processed / Unprocessed
Less detail
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Hans Gmoser fonds
Scope & Content
Fonds consists of films, video recording, sound recordings, textual records and photographs produced and collected by Hans Gmoser. Film series (I.) includes: A.1. Presentation films by Hans Gmoser Productions, 1956-1967, 10 items. Feature-length adventure/annual films, mainly silent for live narrat…
Date Range
[ca.1950-ca.1995]
Reference Code
M224 / S49 / V68
Description Level
1 / Fonds
GMD
Motion picture
Film
Video
Photograph
Album
Negative
Photograph print
Sound recording
Reel to reel
Textual record
Map
Private record
Published record
Part Of
Hans Gmoser fonds
Description Level
1 / Fonds
Fonds Number
M 224
S 49
V 68
Sous-Fonds
M 224
S 49
V 68
Accession Number
5650, 5878, 6802, 7361 (unprocessed), 7877 (unproc), 8111 (unproc)
Reference Code
M224 / S49 / V68
GMD
Motion picture
Film
Video
Photograph
Album
Negative
Photograph print
Sound recording
Reel to reel
Textual record
Map
Private record
Published record
Date Range
[ca.1950-ca.1995]
Physical Description
25 motion pictures: 41 film reels, also audio reels and magnetic track. -- 17 film reels, 7 film strips, 1 video recording. -- 25 sound recordings. -- 15.5 cm textual records. -- ca.640 photographs: negatives, copy negatives, prints. -- 2 photograph albums. -- 39 cartographic records: maps, some annotated.
History / Biographical
Hans Gmoser, 1932-2006 was born in Braunau, Austria in 1932. During his long career he worked as a mountain guide, mountaineer, ski instructor, skier, cinematographer, lecturer, and founder and Chairman of the Board of Directors of Canadian Mountain Holidays. Hans Gmoser was also an active cyclist and was based in Banff and Harvie Heights, Alberta.
Gmoser gained early skiing and mountaineering experience in post-war Austria before emigrating to Canada with his friend Leo Grillmair in 1951. Lizzie Rummel gave him his first job in the mountains at Mount Assiniboine. By 1953 he was working as a mountain guide and founded Rocky Mountain Guides Ltd. (Canadian Mountain Holidays CMH) in 1957. That year he began filming promotional films containing climbing and skiing adventure sequences. He first used fixed-wing aircraft and later helicopters, starting in 1963, to transport clients for spring skiing and summer climbing. Gmoser toured throughout North America promoting his skiing and climbing films, attracting large audiences with his inspiring lectures.
Gmoser built Bugaboo Lodge in 1968, the first of six lodges which also include Bobbie Burns, Galena, Gothics, Adamants and Cariboo lodges, to serve international heli-skiers and heli-hikers. Gmoser retired from Canadian Mountain Holidays in 1993. Hans Gmoser received honourary memberships in the Alpine Club of Canada and the International Federation of Mountain Guides Associations. He was elected to the Honour Roll of Canadian Skiing and the U.S. National Ski Hall of Fame and received the Banff Mountain Film Festival Summit of Excellence Award. In 1987 Hans Gmoser was awarded the Order of Canada.
Scope & Content
Fonds consists of films, video recording, sound recordings, textual records and photographs produced and collected by Hans Gmoser.
Film series (I.) includes: A.1. Presentation films by Hans Gmoser Productions, 1956-1967, 10 items. Feature-length adventure/annual films, mainly silent for live narration with background music. Some with sound tracks. A.2. Edited versions of presentation films, 1959-1968, 5 motion pictures. B. Other films by Hans Gmoser, 1962-[1969], 8 motion pictures. C. Out-takes, fragment and miscellaneous films, 1960-ca.1970, 17 film reels; Skifarri - Head Hunter film, 1924-1950s, 7 negative strips. D. Collected films, ca.1960, 1972, 2 motion pictures.
Other series are: II. Video recording, 1979; III. Sound recordings (not related to films) include 23 reel to reel tapes of classical and traditional folk songs, 1961 and 1979; IV. Textual records, ca.1955-ca.1995, in the form of film documentation, script to "Ski's over McKinley," certificates, Order of Canada correspondence and information, personal papers and correspondence, maps and other records; V. Photographs, 1950-1986. Photographs pertain to ski trips, climbing expeditions to Mt. Logan, Mt. Robson, Wapta Glacier, Columbia Icefields, Canoe Glacier, Rodgers pass trip, mountaineering clubs, Trudeau/Bugaboo trip, Assiniboine Lodge, portraits of Lizzie Rummel, Erling Strom, and Jim Davies. Albums consist of photographs taken during ski trips in Austria.
Films depict a mixture of skiing and climbing including spring skiing, powder skiing, glacier skiing on Columbia Icefield, heli-skiing in the Rockies and Selkirks and ascents of Mount Logan, Yukon, and Mounts Blackburn and McKinley, Alaska, also rock and ice climbing. Feature length films consist of, or are accompanied by, all or some of the following elements: 16mm originals (A and B rolls); work prints, out takes, 16mm mag track (sound); 1/4" audio tape (background music to accompany narration, 7 items); teasers (TV film clips) and the following items included in the textual records: narration scripts, teaser text, descriptive flyers, press releases, annual pamphlets and ad solicitation for same, censor certificates, related correspondence, maps, oversize promotional posters for Gmoser's films "With Ski and Rope" 1957, and a handmade poster by Banff Ski Runners for "Adventure Bound" and related ephemera.
Name Access
Gmoser, Hans
Subject Access
Commerce and industry
Exploration, discovery and travel
Sports, recreation and leisure
Transportation
Access Restrictions
Some restrictions on access to originals
Copyright, privacy, commercial use and other restrictions may apply
Language
Language is primarily English
Includes some material in German
Finding Aid
Finding aids and reference tools: arrangement outline
series and file description
electronic finding aid
video reference copies for some films in sub-series I.A.
Creator
Gmoser, Hans
Category
Commerce and industry
Exploration, discovery and travel
Sports, recreation and leisure
Transportation
Biographical Source Notes
accession record, Hans Gmoser; Chic Scott's bio/obit notes 2006.
Title Source
Title based on accession record and contents of fonds
Processing Status
Processed / Unprocessed
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Margaret Gmoser family fonds

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Part Of
Margaret Gmoser family fonds
Scope & Content
Fonds consists of materials personally collected by Margaret Gmoser. Fonds includes photographs and textual records pertaining to Hans Gmoser, Robson Gmoser, and traverse trip with Chic Scott. Fonds also includes an original letter from Orville Wright regarding early helicopters.
Date Range
predom. 1970-2015
Reference Code
M594 / V816
Description Level
1 / Fonds
GMD
Textual record
Part Of
Margaret Gmoser family fonds
Description Level
1 / Fonds
Fonds Number
M594
V816
Sous-Fonds
M594
V816
Accession Number
2022.38
Reference Code
M594 / V816
GMD
Textual record
Responsibility
Margaret Gmoser
Date Range
predom. 1970-2015
Physical Description
4 cm textual records -- ca. 42 photographs -- 1 oversized poster
Scope & Content
Fonds consists of materials personally collected by Margaret Gmoser. Fonds includes photographs and textual records pertaining to Hans Gmoser, Robson Gmoser, and traverse trip with Chic Scott. Fonds also includes an original letter from Orville Wright regarding early helicopters.
Name Access
Gmoser, Margaret
Gmoser, Hans
Subject Access
Family and personal life
Family
Children
Sports
Sports and recreation
Correspondence
Language
English
Related Material
Hans Gmoser fonds: M224 / S49 / V68
Category
Family and personal life
Sports, recreation and leisure
Title Source
Title based on contents of fonds
Processing Status
Unprocessed
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Part Of
Ben Gadd fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of author's copies of multiple editions of Ben Gadd's book, Handbook of the Canadian Rockies. Editions in file are annotated with notes and corrections by the author.
Date Range
1991-1992
1995
1999
2003
Reference Code
M590 / II / A / 89 to 93
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Published record
Textual record
Newspaper clipping
Part Of
Ben Gadd fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
M590
V810
S61
Series
M590 / II : Research and publication records
Sous-Fonds
M590
Sub-Series
M590 / II / A : Handbook of the Canadian Rockies
Accession Number
2021.20
Reference Code
M590 / II / A / 89 to 93
GMD
Published record
Textual record
Newspaper clipping
Responsibility
Produced by Ben Gadd, Corax Press
Date Range
1991-1992
1995
1999
2003
Physical Description
18 cm of textual records : 5 volumes ; 14 x 21 cm
Scope & Content
File consists of author's copies of multiple editions of Ben Gadd's book, Handbook of the Canadian Rockies. Editions in file are annotated with notes and corrections by the author.
Notes
Volumes in file are arranged by date
Name Access
Gadd, Ben
Subject Access
Publication
Research
Professional and Personal Life
Travel
Environment
Geology
Natural history
Wildlife
Conservation
National parks and reserves
Tourism
Recreation
Geographic Access
Canada
Canadian Rocky Mountains
Reproduction Restrictions
Copyright restrictions apply
Language
English
Creator
Ben Gadd
Category
Environment
Exploration, discovery and travel
Sports, recreation and leisure
Tourism
Title Source
Original title used
Processing Status
Processed
Less detail
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Banff Indian Days, Calgary Stampede scrapbook

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Part Of
Luxton family fonds
Scope & Content
Scrapbook consists of newspaper clippings related to Banff Indian Days and the Calgary Stampede; various other newspaper clippings related to local and international news, including the opening of a new school in Morley and the Luxton Museum [now the Buffalo Nations Museum] in Banff, a fire at Jasp…
Date Range
[1947 - 1952]
Reference Code
LUX / III / B4 - 6
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Textual record
Scrapbook
Newspaper clipping
  1 image     1 Electronic Resource  
Part Of
Luxton family fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
LUX
Series
III.B.4. Georgina Luxton : Collected Material : Textual Records
Sous-Fonds
III. Luxton Family sous-fonds
Accession Number
LUX
Reference Code
LUX / III / B4 - 6
GMD
Textual record
Scrapbook
Newspaper clipping
Date Range
[1947 - 1952]
Physical Description
3 cm of textual records
Scope & Content
Scrapbook consists of newspaper clippings related to Banff Indian Days and the Calgary Stampede; various other newspaper clippings related to local and international news, including the opening of a new school in Morley and the Luxton Museum [now the Buffalo Nations Museum] in Banff, a fire at Jasper Park Lodge, and Canadian and international politics.
Name Access
Luxton, Norman
Luxton, Georgina
MacKinnon, Rev. Robert H.
Crowchild, Chief David
Bearspaw, David
Hunter, Eva
Rider, Eli
Rider, Diane
Bearspaw, Rosie
Bearspaw, Harold
Subject Access
Activities
Advertising
Animals
Banff Indian Days
Luxton Museum
Calgary Herald
Calgary Stampede
Children
Commerce and industry
Community events
Community life
Cultural pluralism
Construction
Education
Fire
Government
Hotel
Indigenous Peoples
Horseback riding
Horses
Museums
Multiculturalism
Newspaper
Parade
Politics
Public events
Recreation
Music
Sanitarium Hotel
School
Stoney Nakoda
Taxidermy
Winnipeg Free Press
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
Banff
Canmore
Calgary
Jasper National Park
Morley
Access Restrictions
Restrictions may apply
Reproduction Restrictions
Restrictions may apply
Language
English
Category
Cultural pluralism
Education
Politics
Sports, recreation and leisure
Title Source
Title based on contents of item
Processing Status
Processed
Electronic Resources
Images
thumbnail
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Part Of
Ben Gadd fonds
Scope & Content
File consists drafts and a final copy of an article written by Ben Gadd titled "O-Canada National Bike Trip", which was published in the magazine Hosteler's Knapsack in 1983. File also includes correspondence pertaining to the creation and publication of the same atricle.
Date Range
1980-1983
Reference Code
M590 / II / B / 24
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Textual record
Published record
Part Of
Ben Gadd fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
M590
S61
V810
Series
M590 / II : Researchand publication records
Sous-Fonds
M590
Sub-Series
M590 / II / B : Other publications
Accession Number
2021.20
Reference Code
M590 / II / B / 24
GMD
Textual record
Published record
Responsibility
Produced by Ben Gadd
Date Range
1980-1983
Physical Description
2 cm of textual records
Scope & Content
File consists drafts and a final copy of an article written by Ben Gadd titled "O-Canada National Bike Trip", which was published in the magazine Hosteler's Knapsack in 1983. File also includes correspondence pertaining to the creation and publication of the same atricle.
Name Access
Gadd, Ben
Gadd, Will
Subject Access
Family and personal life
Sports and recreation
Recreation
Publication
Bicycles
Travel
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
Jasper
Canadian Rocky Mountains
Reproduction Restrictions
Restrictions may apply
Language
English
Category
Family and personal life
Exploration, discovery and travel
Sports, recreation and leisure
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
Less detail
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Part Of
Ben Gadd fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of one VHS tape containing a recorded episode of "Take an Alberta Break!" featuring Ben Gadd and cave tours which he led through Cadomin Cave. Ben discusses bat habitats, cave crawling, and vandalism issues.
Date Range
[ca.1990-1995]
Reference Code
V810 / III / D / NV - 16
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Video
Published record
Part Of
Ben Gadd fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
M590
V810
S61
Series
V810 / III : Professional records
Sous-Fonds
V810
Sub-Series
V810 / III / D : Other contracts and projects
Accession Number
2021.20
Reference Code
V810 / III / D / NV - 16
GMD
Video
Published record
Responsibility
Produced by the Government of Alberta
Date Range
[ca.1990-1995]
Physical Description
1 VHS tape
Scope & Content
File consists of one VHS tape containing a recorded episode of "Take an Alberta Break!" featuring Ben Gadd and cave tours which he led through Cadomin Cave. Ben discusses bat habitats, cave crawling, and vandalism issues.
Notes
Running time is approx. 3 minutes [episode], followed by recorded advertisements
Name Access
Gadd, Ben
Subject Access
Environment
Conservation
Natural history
Caves
Guides
Guiding
Tourism
Recreation
Television
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
Cadomin
Reproduction Restrictions
Restrictions may apply
Language
English
Category
Environment
Tourism
Sports, recreation and leisure
Title Source
Original title used
Processing Status
Processed
Less detail
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Canadian Hiker's and Backpacker's Handbook - illustrations

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Part Of
Ben Gadd fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of schedules, lists of images and photograph locations, and illustrations by artists Lonnie Springer and Deke Hammell. Materials in file were used in the creation of Ben Gadd's book, "The Canadian Hiker's and Backpacker's Guide".
Date Range
2004
2007
Reference Code
M590 / II / B / 61
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Textual record
Drawing
Part Of
Ben Gadd fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
M590
V810
S61
Series
V810 / II : Research and publication records
Sous-Fonds
V810
Sub-Series
V810 / II / B : Other publications
Accession Number
2021.20
Reference Code
M590 / II / B / 61
GMD
Textual record
Drawing
Responsibility
Illustrations produced by Lonnie Springer, Deke Hammell
Date Range
2004
2007
Physical Description
0.3 cm of textual records -- 6 illustrations
Scope & Content
File consists of schedules, lists of images and photograph locations, and illustrations by artists Lonnie Springer and Deke Hammell. Materials in file were used in the creation of Ben Gadd's book, "The Canadian Hiker's and Backpacker's Guide".
Name Access
Gadd, Ben
Subject Access
Publication
Recreation
Hiking
Art
Artist
Research
Photography
Professional and Personal Life
Reproduction Restrictions
Restrictions may apply
Language
English
Related Material
V810 / II / B / DF - 3 to 6
Category
Sports, recreation and leisure
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
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Part Of
Ben Gadd fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of five discs containing video files and three VHS tapes, which were collected by Ben Gadd. Videos pertain to mountaineering and mountain sports; documentary footage about Mount Robson and other regions in the Canadian Rockies; icebergs; ice climbing in Maligne Canyon; and a talk abou…
Date Range
1988
[ca.1990-2000]
2006
2010
Reference Code
V810 / I / D / NV - 1 to 8
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Video
Recording disc
Part Of
Ben Gadd fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
M590
V810
S61
Series
V810 / I : Personal records
Sous-Fonds
V810
Sub-Series
V810 / I / D : Other personal and collected
Accession Number
2021.20
Reference Code
V810 / I / D / NV - 1 to 8
GMD
Video
Recording disc
Date Range
1988
[ca.1990-2000]
2006
2010
Physical Description
5 DVDs -- 3 VHS tapes
Scope & Content
File consists of five discs containing video files and three VHS tapes, which were collected by Ben Gadd. Videos pertain to mountaineering and mountain sports; documentary footage about Mount Robson and other regions in the Canadian Rockies; icebergs; ice climbing in Maligne Canyon; and a talk about the Association of Mountain Parks Protection and Enjoyment (AMPPE) presented in the Jasper Chamber of Commerce.
Notes
Individual contents in file: V810 / I / D / NV - 1 : "A Life Ascending" [produced by Stephen Grynberg] V810 / I / D / NV - 2 : "Mt. Robson: Giant of Canadian Rockies" V810 / I / D / NV - 3 : "Aweberg!" [video about icebergs, attributed to Ben Gadd] V810 / I / D / NV - 4 : "The Rockies: A two-part documentary by Stefan Tolz in cooperation with Fritz Pleitgan and Gerd Ruge" [Ben and Will Gadd appear in video] V810 / I / D / NV - 5 : "Queen of Maligne Feb. '06" [video of Ben and Will Gadd ice climbing in Maligne Canyon] V810 / I / D / NV - 6 : "Northlands 12/6/88" [wildlife footage with commentary] V810 / I / D / NV - 7 : "The Rockies - Fine Cut" [n.d., no audio; footage of wildlife, landscapes, etc.] V810 / I / D / NV - 8 : Dave Day / Jasper Chamber of Commerce [n.d.; discussing AMPPE and membership, issues in Banff National Park]
Name Access
Gadd, Ben
Gadd, Will
Morrow, Pat
Davis, Perry
Subject Access
Publication
Events
Sports
Recreation
Mountains
Skiing
Hiking
Climbing
Landscape
Films and film making
Glaciers
Environment
Wildlife
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
Jasper National Park
Banff National Park
Maligne Canyon
British Columbia
Mount Robson
Reproduction Restrictions
Restrictions may apply
Language
English
Category
Environment
Sports, recreation and leisure
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
Less detail
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Deep Powder and Steep Rock - textual

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Part Of
Chic Scott fonds
Scope & Content
Series consists of textual records, including notes, manuscripts and other related materials, pertaining to the creation of the book "Deep Powder and Steep Rock".
Date Range
2009
Reference Code
M57 / V
Description Level
3 / Series
GMD
Textual record
Map
Part Of
Chic Scott fonds
Description Level
3 / Series
Fonds Number
M57 / V40 / S47
Series
M57 / V : Deep Powder and Steep Rock
Sous-Fonds
M57
Accession Number
2014.8295
2015.8559
Reference Code
M57 / V
GMD
Textual record
Map
Date Range
2009
Physical Description
30 cm of textual records
History / Biographical
Hans Gmoser played a major role in creating Canada’s vibrant mountain community. Although known internationally as the father of heli-skiing, he was much more than that: a talented rock climber, tireless expedition leader, a mountain guide, film maker and organizer. Deep Powder and Steep Rock presents an intimate portrait of this charismatic man. Much of the story is told in Gmoser’s own words, gleaned from his diaries, expedition journals, film commentaries and personal correspondence. It is a unique tale of adventure, hard work, perseverance and ultimate success.
Scope & Content
Series consists of textual records, including notes, manuscripts and other related materials, pertaining to the creation of the book "Deep Powder and Steep Rock".
Notes
Series consists of five sub-series: M57 / V / A: Research files M57 / V / B: Maps M57 / V / C: Interviews M57 / V / D: Photograph notes M57 / V / E: Draft Manuscript
Name Access
Scott, Chic
Gmoser, Hans
Subject Access
Biography
Personal and Professional Life
Publication
Research
Geography
Map
Mountaineers
Mountaineering
Skiing
Sports
Recreation
Winter sports
Canadian Mountain Holidays
Helicopter skiing
Tourism
Climbing
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
Banff
Banff National Park
Canadian Rocky Mountains
Language
English
Related Material
S47 / V
V40 / V
Category
Exploration, discovery and travel
Sports, recreation and leisure
Family and personal life
Biographical Source Notes
http://chicscott.com/books.htm
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
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Explore Magazine article

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Part Of
Ben Gadd fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of correspondence, drafts and other documents pertaining to an article written by Ben Gadd about the Skyline Trail in Jasper National Park, which was published by Explore Magazine in 1996.
Date Range
1996
Reference Code
M590 / III / D / 16
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Textual record
Published record
Part Of
Ben Gadd fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
M590
V810
S61
Series
M590 / III : Professional records
Sous-Fonds
M590
Sub-Series
M590 / III / D : Other contracts and projects
Accession Number
2021.20
Reference Code
M590 / III / D / 16
GMD
Textual record
Published record
Date Range
1996
Physical Description
0.5 cm of textual records
Scope & Content
File consists of correspondence, drafts and other documents pertaining to an article written by Ben Gadd about the Skyline Trail in Jasper National Park, which was published by Explore Magazine in 1996.
Name Access
Gadd, Ben
Subject Access
Travel
Tourism
Hiking
Publication
Magazine
Trails
Recreation
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
Jasper National Park
Reproduction Restrictions
Restrictions may apply
Language
English
Category
Exploration, discovery and travel
Sports, recreation and leisure
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
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Front Range Outfitters - correspondence, application forms

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions55902
Part Of
Ben Gadd fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of correspondence and participant application forms pertaining to Ben and Cia Gadd's company, Front Range Outfitters.
Date Range
1976-1979
Reference Code
M590 / III / D / 21
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Textual record
Part Of
Ben Gadd fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
M590
V810
S61
Series
M590 / III : Professional records
Sous-Fonds
M590
Sub-Series
M590 / III / D : Other contracts and projects
Accession Number
2021.20
Reference Code
M590 / III / D / 21
GMD
Textual record
Responsibility
Produced by Ben and Cia Gadd
Date Range
1976-1979
Physical Description
1 cm of textual records
Scope & Content
File consists of correspondence and participant application forms pertaining to Ben and Cia Gadd's company, Front Range Outfitters.
Name Access
Gadd, Ben
Gadd, Cia
Subject Access
Outfitters
Businesses
Communications
Travel
Guides
Guiding
Tourism
Recreation
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
Jasper
Language
English
Category
Sports, recreation and leisure
Communications
Exploration, discovery and travel
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
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Front Range Outfitters - notes, other records

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions55905
Part Of
Ben Gadd fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of notes, handouts, information sheets and other materials pertaining to Ben and Cia Gadd's company, Front Range Outfitters.
Date Range
1976-1979
Reference Code
M590 / III / D / 22
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Textual record
Part Of
Ben Gadd fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
M590
V810
S61
Series
M590 / III : Professional records
Sous-Fonds
M590
Sub-Series
M590 / III / D : Other contracts and projects
Accession Number
2021.20
Reference Code
M590 / III / D / 22
GMD
Textual record
Responsibility
Produced by Ben and Cia Gadd
Date Range
1976-1979
Physical Description
2 cm of textual records
Scope & Content
File consists of notes, handouts, information sheets and other materials pertaining to Ben and Cia Gadd's company, Front Range Outfitters.
Name Access
Gadd, Ben
Gadd, Cia
Subject Access
Outfitters
Businesses
Travel
Guides
Guiding
Tourism
Recreation
Tourist information
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
Jasper
Language
English
Category
Sports, recreation and leisure
Exploration, discovery and travel
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
Less detail
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Glaciers of North America by Sue Ferguson, annotated

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions57537
Part Of
Ben Gadd fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of one copy of Sue Ferguson's book, "Glaciers of North America: A Field Guide". Book is annotated with corrections and comments by Ben Gadd.
Date Range
1992
Reference Code
M590 / I / D / 32
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Published record
Textual record
Part Of
Ben Gadd fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
M590
V810
S61
Series
M590 / I : Personal records
Sous-Fonds
M590
Sub-Series
M590 / I / D : Other personal and collected
Accession Number
2021.20
Reference Code
M590 / I / D / 32
GMD
Published record
Textual record
Date Range
1992
Physical Description
1 volume: published book
Scope & Content
File consists of one copy of Sue Ferguson's book, "Glaciers of North America: A Field Guide". Book is annotated with corrections and comments by Ben Gadd.
Material Details
Annotations written with mix of pencil, black and blue pen ink
Name Access
Gadd, Ben
Ferguson, Sue
Subject Access
Publication
Mountaineering
Glaciers
Climbing
Ice climbing
Reproduction Restrictions
Copyright restrictions may apply
Language
English
Category
Environment
Exploration and travel
Sports, recreation and leisure
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
Less detail
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Hans Gmoser film collection

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions55281
Part Of
Chic Scott fonds
Scope & Content
Series consists of textual records pertaining to the Hans Gmoser film collection project, including related notes and transcripts of films by Hans Gmoser; project funding and donation records; and reports and publications related to the film project.
Date Range
2009
2011 - 2014
Reference Code
M57 / VII
Description Level
3 / Series
GMD
Textual record
Published record
Part Of
Chic Scott fonds
Description Level
3 / Series
Fonds Number
M57
S47
V40
Series
M57 / VII : Hans Gmoser film collection
Sous-Fonds
M57
Accession Number
2015.8559
8110
Reference Code
M57 / VII
GMD
Textual record
Published record
Date Range
2009
2011 - 2014
Physical Description
18 cm of textual records
Scope & Content
Series consists of textual records pertaining to the Hans Gmoser film collection project, including related notes and transcripts of films by Hans Gmoser; project funding and donation records; and reports and publications related to the film project.
Name Access
Scott, Chic
Gmoser, Hans
Subject Access
Advertising
Commerce
Communications
Community events
Correspondence
Donations
Finances
Films and film making
Fundraising
Mountaineering
Publication
Ski mountaineering
Skiers
Skiing
Sports and recreation
Winter sports
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
Banff
British Columbia
Whistler
Canadian Rocky Mountains
United States of America
Access Restrictions
Restrictions may apply - includes personal contact information
Reproduction Restrictions
Restrictions may apply
Language
English
Category
Commerce and industry
Communications
Exploration, discovery and travel
Sports, recreation and leisure
Title Source
Title based on contents of series
Processing Status
Processed
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Hans Gmoser films reference file - V68/NF duplicates

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions55251
Part Of
Chic Scott fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of 55 DVDs and CDs pertaining to various films produced by Hans Gmoser. Includes visual content and audio from films "Vagabonds of the Mountains", "Skis over McKinley", "Deep Powder and Steep Rock", "Adventure Bound", "Bugaboo Spire" and others. Reference discs in this file are duplic…
Date Range
[2005-2010]
Reference Code
V40 / VII / NF
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Machine-readable data file
Recording disc
Video
Part Of
Chic Scott fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
M57
S47
V40
Series
V40 / VII : Hans Gmoser film collection
Sous-Fonds
V40
Accession Number
2015.8559
Reference Code
V40 / VII / NF
GMD
Machine-readable data file
Recording disc
Video
Date Range
[2005-2010]
Physical Description
55 recording discs : 23 DVDs -- 32 CDs
Scope & Content
File consists of 55 DVDs and CDs pertaining to various films produced by Hans Gmoser. Includes visual content and audio from films "Vagabonds of the Mountains", "Skis over McKinley", "Deep Powder and Steep Rock", "Adventure Bound", "Bugaboo Spire" and others. Reference discs in this file are duplicates of corresponding content from V68/NF [see Related Material]. Duplicates were produced by the Whyte Museum for use as research material by Chic Scott.
Notes
Items in this file to be returned - see corresponding V68/NF materials for access.
Name Access
Scott, Chic
Gmoser, Hans
Subject Access
Backcountry skiing
Films and film making
Helicopter skiing
Mountaineering
Mountains
Recreation
Research
Ski mountaineering
Skiing
Sports
Winter sports
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
Bugaboos
Mount McKinley
Selkirks
Lake Louise
Access Restrictions
For access, see V68/NF-1 to 11, 14, 17, 18, 23 and 46
Reproduction Restrictions
Copyright restrictions may apply
Language
English
Related Material
V68/NF-1 to 11, 14, 17 to 18, 23 and 46
Category
Sports, recreation and leisure
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
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HCR Info Files - Guided Climbing and Skiing, Clubs, Instruction

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions55971
Part Of
Ben Gadd fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of brochures and other published research materials collected by Ben Gadd, pertaining to guiding, climbing and skiing excursions, cycling, snowshoeing, and other recreational activities and tourism packages in the Canadian Rockies.
Date Range
1985-1989
1994
Reference Code
M590 / II / A / 66 to 67
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Textual record
Published record
Part Of
Ben Gadd fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
M590
V810
S61
Series
M590 / II : Research and publication records
Sous-Fonds
M590
Sub-Series
M590 / II / A : Handbook of the Canadian Rockies
Accession Number
2021.20
Reference Code
M590 / II / A / 66 to 67
GMD
Textual record
Published record
Date Range
1985-1989
1994
Physical Description
3 cm of textual records
Scope & Content
File consists of brochures and other published research materials collected by Ben Gadd, pertaining to guiding, climbing and skiing excursions, cycling, snowshoeing, and other recreational activities and tourism packages in the Canadian Rockies.
Name Access
Gadd, Ben
Subject Access
Publication
Research
Travel
Tourism
National parks and reserves
Sports
Recreation
Skiing
Winter sports
Snowshoes and snowshoeing
Bicycles
Guides
Guiding
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
Jasper National Park
Banff National Park
Calgary
British Columbia
United States of America
Utah
Montana
Reproduction Restrictions
Restrictions may apply
Language
English
Category
Exploration, discovery and travel
Sports, recreation and leisure
Title Source
Original title used
Processing Status
Processed
Less detail
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HCR Info Files - Hostels, cycling, huts, lodges, paragliding

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions55972
Part Of
Ben Gadd fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of brochures and other published research materials collected by Ben Gadd, pertaining to hostels, cycling, ski huts and lodges (including Alpine Club of Canada huts), and paragliding in the Canadian Rockies.
Date Range
1987-1989
1994-1997
Reference Code
M590 / II / A / 68
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Textual record
Published record
Part Of
Ben Gadd fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
M590
V810
S61
Series
M590 / II : Research and publication records
Sous-Fonds
M590
Sub-Series
M590 / II / A : Handbook of the Canadian Rockies
Accession Number
2021.20
Reference Code
M590 / II / A / 68
GMD
Textual record
Published record
Date Range
1987-1989
1994-1997
Physical Description
2 cm of textual records
Scope & Content
File consists of brochures and other published research materials collected by Ben Gadd, pertaining to hostels, cycling, ski huts and lodges (including Alpine Club of Canada huts), and paragliding in the Canadian Rockies.
Name Access
Gadd, Ben
Subject Access
Publication
Research
Travel
Tourism
Sports
Recreation
Skiing
Winter sports
Bicycles
Guides
Guiding
Huts
Alpine Club of Canada
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
Jasper National Park
Banff National Park
Calgary
British Columbia
Reproduction Restrictions
Restrictions may apply
Language
English
Category
Exploration, discovery and travel
Sports, recreation and leisure
Title Source
Original title used
Processing Status
Processed
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HCR Info Files - Hunting and trapping, fishing

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions55974
Part Of
Ben Gadd fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of published materials collected by Ben Gadd pertaining to hunting, trapping and fishing in the Canadian Rockies.
Date Range
1984-1987
1991
Reference Code
M590 / II / A / 70 to 71
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Textual record
Published record
Part Of
Ben Gadd fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
M590
V810
S61
Series
M590 / II : Research and publication records
Sous-Fonds
M590
Sub-Series
M590 / II / A : Handbook of the Canadian Rockies
Accession Number
2021.20
Reference Code
M590 / II / A / 70 to 71
GMD
Textual record
Published record
Date Range
1984-1987
1991
Physical Description
3 cm of textual records
Scope & Content
File consists of published materials collected by Ben Gadd pertaining to hunting, trapping and fishing in the Canadian Rockies.
Name Access
Gadd, Ben
Subject Access
Publication
Research
Wildlife
Animals
Conservation
Sports
Recreation
Hunting
Fishing
Trapping
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
British Columbia
Reproduction Restrictions
Restrictions may apply
Language
English
Category
Sports, recreation and leisure
Title Source
Original title used
Processing Status
Processed
Less detail
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HCR Info Files - Quotes, miscellany, safety

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions55975
Part Of
Ben Gadd fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of published materials collected by Ben Gadd pertaining to avalanches and wilderness safety; collecting permits; and loose research notes.
Date Range
[ca.1980-1990]
1984
1988
Reference Code
M590 / II / A / 72
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Textual record
Published record
Part Of
Ben Gadd fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
M590
V810
S61
Series
M590 / II : Research and publication records
Sous-Fonds
M590
Sub-Series
M590 / II / A : Handbook of the Canadian Rockies
Accession Number
2021.20
Reference Code
M590 / II / A / 72
GMD
Textual record
Published record
Date Range
[ca.1980-1990]
1984
1988
Physical Description
1 cm of textual records
Scope & Content
File consists of published materials collected by Ben Gadd pertaining to avalanches and wilderness safety; collecting permits; and loose research notes.
Name Access
Gadd, Ben
Subject Access
Publication
Research
Recreation
Health services
Avalanches
Wildlife
Geology
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
British Columbia
Reproduction Restrictions
Restrictions may apply
Language
English
Category
Sports, recreation and leisure
Health services
Title Source
Original title used
Processing Status
Processed
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