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The 9th grade : 150 years of free climbing

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Medium: Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)

Published Date: 2015

Author: Chambre, David

Publisher: Les Editions du Mont-Blanc

Call Number: G510 C43 N56

Author: Chambre, David

Publisher: Les Editions du Mont-Blanc

Published Date: 2015

Physical Description: 297 pages, illustrations (colour)

Medium: Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)

Subjects: France; History; Mont Blanc; Rock climbing; Yosemite Valley

ISBN: 9782365450225

Accession Number: AC633

Call Number: G510 C43 N56

Collection: Alpine Club of Canada Library

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50 percent of mountaineering is uphill : the life of Canadian mountain rescue pioneer Willi Pfisterer

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Medium: Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)

Published Date: 2016

Author: Pfisterer, Susanna

Publisher: Edmonton : Newest Press

Call Number: G512 P45 F54

Author: Pfisterer, Susanna

Publisher: Edmonton : Newest Press

Published Date: 2016

Physical Description: 310 pages, illustrations

Medium: Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)

Subjects: Austria; Jasper; Rocky Mountains, Canada; Safety

ISBN: 9781926455600

Accession Number: AC633

Call Number: G512 P45 F54

Collection: Alpine Club of Canada Library

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8000 metres : climbing the world's highest mountains

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Medium: Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)

Published Date: 2013

Author: Hinkes, Alan

Publisher: Cumbria, U.K. : Cicerone Press

Call Number: G530 H56

Author: Hinkes, Alan

Publisher: Cumbria, U.K. : Cicerone Press

Published Date: 2013

Physical Description: xii, 189 pages, col. ill., maps

Medium: Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)

Subjects: Himalaya Mountains; Karakorum Mountains; K2; Nanga Parbat; Everest, Mount

ISBN: 9781852845483

Accession Number: AC610

Call Number: G530 H56

Collection: Alpine Club of Canada Library

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The abode of snow : observations on a tour from Chinese Tibet to the Indian Caucasus

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Medium: Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)

Published Date: 1876

Author: Wilson, Andrew

Publisher: Edinburgh & London : Blackwood

Edition: 2d ed

Call Number: DS485 H6 W54

Author: Wilson, Andrew

Edition: 2d ed

Publisher: Edinburgh & London : Blackwood

Published Date: 1876

Medium: Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)

Notes: Edward C. Porter Mountaineering Library

Call Number: DS485 H6 W54

Collection: Alpine Club of Canada Library

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Academic Gown

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Date: 1902 – 1902

Material: fibre, cotton

Catalogue Number: 103.09.0021

Description: A long black academic gown with long wide pointed sleeves gathered at the shoulders. The gown opens down the length of the gown front, with a wide panel on either side, and snaps to fasten at the top creating a V-neck. The back of the gown is gathered between the shoulders with a square 'collar' …

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Title: Academic Gown

Date: 1902 – 1902

Material: fibre, cotton

Dimensions: 130.0 cm

Description: A long black academic gown with long wide pointed sleeves gathered at the shoulders. The gown opens down the length of the gown front, with a wide panel on either side, and snaps to fasten at the top creating a V-neck. The back of the gown is gathered between the shoulders with a square 'collar' at the yoke and a line of twisted cording down centre that buttons at the bottom of the yoke. The monogram “P.A.M.” is sewn on a label at the neck. There is also a manufacturer’s label at the neck.

Subject: Philip Moore; education; ceremonial

Credit: Gift of Pearl Evelyn Moore, Banff, 1979

Catalogue Number: 103.09.0021

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Academic Gown

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Date: 1904 – 1904

Material: fibre, cotton; fibre

Catalogue Number: 103.09.0023

Description: A gold-coloured academic gown gathered at the yoke and sleeves. The gown has a wide curving neck and front opening that are banded with black satin. There are three black satin bands along edges of the wide, long, pointed sleeves. The gown fastens at the front of the neck with hooks and a narro…

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Title: Academic Gown

Date: 1904 – 1904

Material: fibre, cotton; fibre

Dimensions: 128.5 cm

Description: A gold-coloured academic gown gathered at the yoke and sleeves. The gown has a wide curving neck and front opening that are banded with black satin. There are three black satin bands along edges of the wide, long, pointed sleeves. The gown fastens at the front of the neck with hooks and a narrow ribbon tie.

Subject: education; ceremonial

Credit: Gift of Pearl Evelyn Moore, Banff, 1979

Catalogue Number: 103.09.0023

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Academic Hood

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Date: 1902 – 1902

Material: fibre, cotton; fibre, silk; fibre

Catalogue Number: 103.09.0022

Description: A black academic hood that has a sleeve shape at the end. The deep hood is lined with orange silk and black silk in wide bands. The hood is edged in light grey velvet which forms a strap to pass over the shoulders and rest on the chest.

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Title: Academic Hood

Date: 1902 – 1902

Material: fibre, cotton; fibre, silk; fibre

Dimensions: 90.0 x 107.0 cm

Description: A black academic hood that has a sleeve shape at the end. The deep hood is lined with orange silk and black silk in wide bands. The hood is edged in light grey velvet which forms a strap to pass over the shoulders and rest on the chest.

Subject: education; ceremonial; Philip Moore; Princeton University

Credit: Gift of Pearl Evelyn Moore, Banff, 1979

Catalogue Number: 103.09.0022

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Aconcagua and Tierra del Fuego

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Medium: Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)

Published Date: 1902

Author: Conway, William Martin Conway, Baron

Publisher: London : Cassell

Call Number: F3063 C6

Author: Conway, William Martin Conway, Baron

Publisher: London : Cassell

Published Date: 1902

Medium: Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)

Notes: Edward C. Porter Mountaineering Library

Call Number: F3063 C6

Collection: Alpine Club of Canada Library

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Across America : or, the great west and the Pacific coast

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Medium: Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)

Published Date: 1874

Author: Rusling, James

Publisher: New York : Sheldon

Call Number: F594 R88

Author: Rusling, James

Publisher: New York : Sheldon

Published Date: 1874

Medium: Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)

Notes: Edward C. Porter Mountaineering Library

Call Number: F594 R88

Collection: Alpine Club of Canada Library

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Across the Great Saint Bernard

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Medium: Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)

Published Date: 1904

Author: Sennett, Alfred Richard

Publisher: London ; Derby : Bemrose

Call Number: DQ841 S15 S4

Author: Sennett, Alfred Richard

Publisher: London ; Derby : Bemrose

Published Date: 1904

Medium: Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)

Call Number: DQ841 S15 S4

Collection: Alpine Club of Canada Library

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Across the San Juan mountains

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Medium: Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)

Published Date: 1903

Author: Rickard, Thomas Arthur

Publisher: London : Engineering and Mining Journal

Edition: 1st ed

Call Number: F782 S18 R5

Author: Rickard, Thomas Arthur

Edition: 1st ed

Publisher: London : Engineering and Mining Journal

Published Date: 1903

Medium: Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)

Notes: Edward C. Porter Mountaineering Library

Call Number: F782 S18 R5

Collection: Alpine Club of Canada Library

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Advanced rock climbing : expert skills and techniques

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Medium: Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)

Published Date: 2016

Author: Donahue, Topher

Publisher: Seatte, Washington : Mountaineers Books

Edition: 1st ed.

Call Number: G513 D66 A38

Author: Donahue, Topher

Responsibility: Topher Donahue

Edition: 1st ed.

Publisher: Seatte, Washington : Mountaineers Books

Published Date: 2016

Physical Description: 350 p. ; illustrations (colour)

Medium: Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)

Subjects: Rock climbing

Abstract: Advanced Rock Climbing: Expert Skills and Technique is for good climbers who want to get even better, from training to gear, sport climbing to multi-pitch efficiency, and beyond. Each chapter has detailed advice from some of the world's best climbers and guides, Tommy Caldwell, Angela Hawse, Justen Sjong, Steph Davis, Sonny Trotter, Alex Honnold, Lynn Hill, and more. (from WorldCat).

Contents: Foreward; Acknowledgements; Introduction; Chapter 1 - Face climbing; Chapter 2 - Crack climbing; Chapter 3 - Climbing gear; Chapter 4 - Knots and anchoring; Chapter 5 - Traditional gear placement; Chapter 6 - Belaying for mastery; Chapter 7 - Sport climbing; Chapter 8 - Traditional lead climbing; Chapter 9 - Long route efficiency; Chapter 10 - Big wall free climbing; Chapter 11 - Rappelling and descents; Chapter 12 - Bouldering; Chapter 13 - Performance; Chapter 14 - Improvised rescue and epic avoidance; Contributor profiles; Resources; Index

ISBN: 9781680510126

Accession Number: AC635

Call Number: G513 D66 A38

Collection: Alpine Club of Canada Library

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The adventure game : a cameraman's tales from films at the edge

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Medium: Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)

Published Date: 2015

Author: Partridge, Keith

Publisher: Dingwall, Scotland : Sandstone Press

Call Number: G512 P37 A38

Author: Partridge, Keith

Responsibility: Keith Partridge, foreword by Steve Backshall

Publisher: Dingwall, Scotland : Sandstone Press

Published Date: 2015

Physical Description: 223 pages, col. ill.

Medium: Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)

Subjects: Photography; Films

ISBN: 9781910124314

Accession Number: AC609

Call Number: G512 P37 A38

Collection: Alpine Club of Canada Library

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Adventures on the roof of the world

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Medium: Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)

Published Date: 1904

Author: Le Blond, Elizabeth Alice Frances

Publisher: London : Unwin

Call Number: DQ823 L4

Author: Le Blond, Elizabeth Alice Frances

Publisher: London : Unwin

Published Date: 1904

Medium: Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)

Notes: Edward C. Porter Mountaineering Library

Call Number: DQ823 L4

Collection: Alpine Club of Canada Library

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Air Meter

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Date: 1900 – 1930

Material: metal; glass; wood

Catalogue Number: 104.30.0006

Description: Air meter enclosed in circular shallow brass case covered with glass, and standing on three brass legs (3.5 cm) attached to a solid brass disk stand of the same size. Brass ring attached perpendicular to side of the meter case by two thin metal arms, contains wind vane with eight small square sails…

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Title: Air Meter

Date: 1900 – 1930

Material: metal; glass; wood

Dimensions: 7.1 x 7.8 x 8.5 cm

Description: Air meter enclosed in circular shallow brass case covered with glass, and standing on three brass legs (3.5 cm) attached to a solid brass disk stand of the same size. Brass ring attached perpendicular to side of the meter case by two thin metal arms, contains wind vane with eight small square sails attached to centre by small metal arms. Face dial measured around perimeter with numbers from 0-90 has small circular dial at top with numbers from 0-9 and the letters "HDS" just above central pivot of small thin needle. Dial reads "Air meter to 1000 feet/No 508". Bottom of solid brass base has screw hole at centre to hold screw mount which is brass finger screw with black painted brass tube attached to top. Lever on side of meter halts needle. Box, plain square wooden box with brass hinges for lid is fitted with small blocks of wood to hold air meter securely in place. Mounting screw slips over arm of piece of wood fastened to lid. Paper label inside lid reads, "Correction for Air Meter No. 508/. Add 30 per minute to the observed reading of the Air Meter. Note. Each instrument is now regulated so as to reduce the correction to a constant quantity per minute, which must be added as in the example given.". Small brass latch hook closes lid.