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Banff Winter Carnival

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Part Of
Luxton family fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of advertisements, programs, itineraries, information booklets and brochures pertaining to Banff Winter Carnival events held between 1921 and 1958, and an affiliated "Grand Prix" dog racing event in 1923. File also includes an invitation to a Banff Winter Carnival Homecoming Reunion e…
Date Range
1921
1923
1925-1931
1933-1934
1939-1942
1944
1945
1946
1948-1958
1980
Reference Code
LUX / II / F1 / 21
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Textual record
Published record
  33 images     28 Electronic Resources  
Part Of
Luxton family fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
LUX
Series
LUX / II / F : Collected material
Sous-Fonds
LUX / II : Eleanor Luxton sous-fonds
Sub-Series
LUX / II / F1 : Textual
Accession Number
LUX
Reference Code
LUX / II / F1 / 21
GMD
Textual record
Published record
Date Range
1921
1923
1925-1931
1933-1934
1939-1942
1944
1945
1946
1948-1958
1980
Physical Description
3 cm of textual records : 46 texts
Scope & Content
File consists of advertisements, programs, itineraries, information booklets and brochures pertaining to Banff Winter Carnival events held between 1921 and 1958, and an affiliated "Grand Prix" dog racing event in 1923. File also includes an invitation to a Banff Winter Carnival Homecoming Reunion event [1980].
Notes
Items in file are arranged chronologically
File contains numerous duplicates, some of which have been temporarily removed from file
Name Access
Luxton, Norman
Moore, Pearl
Brewster, Fern
Simpson, Margaret
Simpson, Mary (Hallock)
Subject Access
Advertising
Banff Winter Carnival
Community events
Dogs
Events
Winter sports
Sports and recreation
Tourism
Snowshoes and snowshoeing
Skiing
Ski racing
Ski jumping
Ice sculpture
Skating
Hunting
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
Banff
Reproduction Restrictions
Restrictions may apply
Language
English
Conservation
Some items in file have been placed in mylar
Category
Sports, recreation and leisure
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
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Big White Ski Village

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Part Of
Murray Hay fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of 0.5 cm of textual records, 90 x 60.5 cm. File pertains to ski trail maps of Big White Ski Village and Area created by Murray Hay. File includes one oversized published reproduction of a Big White trail map in poster format.
Date Range
ca.1980 - ca.2000
Reference Code
M570 / III / A / v / 1
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Map
Poster
Published record
Textual record
Part Of
Murray Hay fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
M570 / V795
Series
M570 / III : Murray Hay portfolio (published material)
Sous-Fonds
M570
Sub-Series
M570 / III / A : British Columbia / v : Big White
Accession Number
2019.41
Reference Code
M570 / III / A / v / 1
GMD
Map
Poster
Published record
Textual record
Date Range
ca.1980 - ca.2000
Physical Description
0.5 cm of textual records (90 x 60.5 cm)
Scope & Content
File consists of 0.5 cm of textual records, 90 x 60.5 cm. File pertains to ski trail maps of Big White Ski Village and Area created by Murray Hay. File includes one oversized published reproduction of a Big White trail map in poster format.
Name Access
Hay, Murray
Subject Access
Ski Maps
Map
Ski area
Skiing
Tourism
Travel
Winter
Winter sports
Sports and recreation
Big White Ski Area
Tourist information
Artist
Advertising
Geographic Access
Kelowna
British Columbia
Canada
Language
English
Related Material
V795 / II / A / iv / 5
Category
Communications
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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Cariboo Monashee Heli-Skiing

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Part Of
Murray Hay fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of 1 cm of textual records, 28 x 21.5 cm. File pertains to maps related to the ski areas utilized by Helicopter Skiing Canada in Cariboo Monashee Country, created by Murray Hay. File includes reproductions of the maps in an individual promotional map with information on the back and a…
Date Range
ca. 1978 - ca. 1979
Reference Code
M570 / III / A / vii / 1
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Map
Published record
Textual record
Part Of
Murray Hay fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
M570 / V795
Series
M570 / III : Murray Hay portfolio (published material)
Sous-Fonds
M570
Sub-Series
M570 / III / A : British Columbia / vii : Cariboo Monashee
Accession Number
2019.41
Reference Code
M570 / III / A / vii / 1
GMD
Map
Published record
Textual record
Date Range
ca. 1978 - ca. 1979
Physical Description
1 cm of textual records (28 x 21.5 cm)
Scope & Content
File consists of 1 cm of textual records, 28 x 21.5 cm. File pertains to maps related to the ski areas utilized by Helicopter Skiing Canada in Cariboo Monashee Country, created by Murray Hay. File includes reproductions of the maps in an individual promotional map with information on the back and a bound brochure (which also includes the map) promoting helicopter skiing.
Notes
Dates are approximate based on the ages of the daughter of Mike Wiegele (owner of Cariboo Monashee Helicopter Skiing Canada), who was born in 1970 and is aged 8 in the photographs included in the booklet.
Name Access
Hay, Murray
Subject Access
Ski Maps
Skiing
Ski touring
Ski areas
Helicopter skiing
Cartography
Tourism
Tourist information
Sports and recreation
Travel
Winter
Winter sports
Advertising
Artist
Geographic Access
British Columbia
Canada
Monashee Mountains
Cariboo Mountains
Language
English
Category
Sports, recreation and leisure
Exploration, discovery and travel
Communications
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
Less detail
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Part Of
Murray Hay fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of 1 cm of textual records, 10 x 23.5 cm or smaller. File pertains to ski trail maps of Jasper Marmot Basin and ski area created by Murray Hay. File includes three brochures promoting the ski runs at Marmot Basin that each include a reproduced map by Hay.
Date Range
2001-2003
2001
2003
Reference Code
M570 / III / B / iii / 1
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Map
Textual record
Published record
Part Of
Murray Hay fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
M570 / V795
Series
M570 / III : Murray Hay portfolio (published material)
Sous-Fonds
M570
Sub-Series
M570 / III / B : Alberta / iii : Jasper
Accession Number
2019.41
Reference Code
M570 / III / B / iii / 1
GMD
Map
Textual record
Published record
Date Range
2001-2003
2001
2003
Physical Description
1 cm of textual records (10 x 23.5 cm or smaller)
Scope & Content
File consists of 1 cm of textual records, 10 x 23.5 cm or smaller. File pertains to ski trail maps of Jasper Marmot Basin and ski area created by Murray Hay. File includes three brochures promoting the ski runs at Marmot Basin that each include a reproduced map by Hay.
Name Access
Hay, Murray
Subject Access
Ski Maps
Skiing
Ski areas
Map
Marmot Basin Ski Area
Cartography
Sports and recreation
Tourism
Tourist information
Travel
Winter
Winter sports
Advertising
Artist
Geographic Access
Jasper
Jasper Marmot Basin
Jasper National Park
Alberta
Canada
Canadian Rocky Mountains
Language
English
Related Material
V795 / II / B / i / 1
Category
Sports, recreation and leisure
Exploration, discovery and travel
Communications
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
Less detail
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Part Of
Murray Hay fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of 2.5 cm of textual records, 90 x 60 cm or smaller. File includes reproduced maps originally created by Murray Hay that depict the Panorama ski area in British Columbia, Canada: M570 / III / A / iii / 1 : Includes brochures and booklets for the Panorama Ski Resort. M570 / III / A /…
Date Range
ca.1975-ca.1995
Reference Code
M570 / III / A / iii / 1-2
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Map
Poster
Published record
Textual record
Part Of
Murray Hay fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
M570 / V795
Series
M570 / III : Murray Hay Portfolio (published material)
Sous-Fonds
M570
Sub-Series
M570 / III / A : British Columbia / iii : Panorama
Accession Number
2019.41
Reference Code
M570 / III / A / iii / 1-2
GMD
Map
Poster
Published record
Textual record
Date Range
ca.1975-ca.1995
Physical Description
2.5 cm of textual records (90 x 60 cm or smaller)
Scope & Content
File consists of 2.5 cm of textual records, 90 x 60 cm or smaller. File includes reproduced maps originally created by Murray Hay that depict the Panorama ski area in British Columbia, Canada:
M570 / III / A / iii / 1 : Includes brochures and booklets for the Panorama Ski Resort.
M570 / III / A / iii / 2 : Poster of the Panorama Heli-Skiing area.
Notes
M570 / III / A / iii / 2 is oversize.
Items do not include dates. The approximate date range was chosen based on the history of the development of heli-skiing in Panorama (https://www.rkheliski.com/galleries/rk-heliski-history) and the history of the Panorama Ski Resort (it was purchased by Intrawest in 1993, https://www.panoramaresort.com/planning/history-of-panorama/).
Name Access
Hay, Murray
Subject Access
Skiing
Ski areas
Ski Maps
Helicopter skiing
Sports and recreation
Cartography
Tourism
Tourist information
Winter
Winter sports
Advertising
Artist
Geographic Access
British Columbia
Purcell Mountains
Panorama
Canada
Language
English
Category
Communications
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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Powder Pioneers: Ski Stories from the Canadian Rockies and Columbia Mountains - textual

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Part Of
Chic Scott fonds
Scope & Content
Series consists of research notes, manuscripts, and other textual records pertaining to the creation of the book "Powder Pioneers" by Chic Scott.
Date Range
ca. 1990 - 2005
Reference Code
M57 / IV
Description Level
3 / Series
GMD
Textual record
Part Of
Chic Scott fonds
Description Level
3 / Series
Fonds Number
M57 / V40 / S47
Series
M57 / IV : Powder Pioneers: Ski Stories from the Canadian Rockies and Columbia Mountains
Sous-Fonds
M57
Sub-Series
M57 / IV / A: Reference Notes
M57 / IV / B: Unabridged draft manuscript
M57 / IV / C: Research files
M57 / IV / D: Interview transcripts
Accession Number
8110
Reference Code
M57 / IV
GMD
Textual record
Date Range
ca. 1990 - 2005
Physical Description
85 cm of textual records
History / Biographical
Discover the rich history of skiing in the Canadian Rockies and Columbia Mountains of Alberta and British Columbia. From the early ski jumpers at Revelstoke, through the birth of the backcountry lodges and ski resorts to the heli-skiers and snowboarders of today, the stories are all here.
Scope & Content
Series consists of research notes, manuscripts, and other textual records pertaining to the creation of the book "Powder Pioneers" by Chic Scott.
Notes
Series consists of four sub-series: M57 / IV / A: Reference Notes
M57 / IV / B: Unabridged draft manuscript
M57 / IV / C: Research files
M57 / IV / D: Interview transcripts
Name Access
Scott, Chic
Subject Access
Community events
Banff Ski Club
Mount Norquay Ski Area
Banff Winter Carnival
Biography
Competition
Cross-country skiing
Helicopter skiing
History
Leisure
Mountains
Publication
Public events
Public entertainment
Recreation
Research
Ski areas
Ski jumping
Ski mountaineering
Ski racing
Skiers
Skiing
Sports
Sports and recreation
Winter sports
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
British Columbia
Banff
Banff National Park
Canadian Rocky Mountains
Revelstoke
Language
English
Related Material
V40 / IV
Category
Exploration, discovery and travel
Sports, recreation and leisure
Biographical Source Notes
http://chicscott.com/books.htm
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
Less detail
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United States of America

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions54822
Part Of
Murray Hay fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of 2 cm of textual records, 21 x 27.5 cm. File pertains to various maps of the United States of America that Murray Hay created. File includes: The Official 1994 Race Program for the Iditarod Sled Dog Race, held annually in Alaska. Murray Hay created the trail map for the 1994 race an…
Date Range
1994-2000
1994
2000
Reference Code
M570 / III / D / ii / 1
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Textual record
Published record
Map
Part Of
Murray Hay fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
M570 / V795
Series
M570 / III : Murray Hay portfolio (published material)
Sous-Fonds
M570
Sub-Series
M570 / III / D : Miscellaneous / ii : International
Accession Number
2019.41
Reference Code
M570 / III / D / ii / 1
GMD
Textual record
Published record
Map
Date Range
1994-2000
1994
2000
Physical Description
2 cm of textual records (21 x 27.5 cm)
Scope & Content
File consists of 2 cm of textual records, 21 x 27.5 cm. File pertains to various maps of the United States of America that Murray Hay created. File includes:
The Official 1994 Race Program for the Iditarod Sled Dog Race, held annually in Alaska. Murray Hay created the trail map for the 1994 race and this is included in the publication as a fold out map.
A separate copy of the fold out map of the 1994 Iditarod Sled Dog Race (map only).
A tourist guide to Colorado (written in German). Includes a map of Colorado Ski Country.
Name Access
Hay, Murray
Subject Access
Advertising
Artist
Travel
Tourism
Tourist information
Sports and recreation
Map
Cartography
Winter
Winter sports
Skiing
Ski areas
Dogsledding
Geographic Access
Alaska
United States
United States of America
Colorado
Language
English
German
Category
Communications
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
Murray Hay fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of 1 drawing : sketch, pen ; 101.5 x 60.1 cm on paper and 22 prints : col., annotations ; 44 x 40.5 cm or smaller. File pertains to an original sketch in blue ink of an unknown ski area and various prints (some annotated) of unknown ski areas and landscapes.
Date Range
[ca. 1980 - 2000]
Reference Code
V795 / II / E / 1 - 2
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Drawing
Map
Private record
Textual record
Part Of
Murray Hay fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
M570 / V795
Series
V795 / II : Unpublished Material
Sous-Fonds
V795
Sub-Series
V795 / II / E : Unknown
Accession Number
2019.41
Reference Code
V795 / II / E / 1 - 2
GMD
Drawing
Map
Private record
Textual record
Date Range
[ca. 1980 - 2000]
Physical Description
1 drawing : sketch, pen ; 101.5 x 60.1 cm on paper
22 prints : col., annotations ; 44 x 40.5 cm or smaller
Scope & Content
File consists of 1 drawing : sketch, pen ; 101.5 x 60.1 cm on paper and 22 prints : col., annotations ; 44 x 40.5 cm or smaller. File pertains to an original sketch in blue ink of an unknown ski area and various prints (some annotated) of unknown ski areas and landscapes.
Notes
V795 / II / E / 1-2 may be RED Mountain Resort, Rossland BC.
Name Access
Hay, Murray
Subject Access
Advertising
Artist
Ski Maps
Map
Cartography
Sports and recreation
Tourism
Tourist information
Travel
Geography
Winter
Winter sports
Ski area
Geographic Access
Canada
United States
Language
English
Creator
Hay, Murray
Category
Sports, recreation and leisure
Arts
Communications
Exploration, discovery and travel
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
Less detail
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Alberta Centennial 2005 Summit Registers and Notes

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Part Of
Alpine Club of Canada fonds
Scope & Content
Files consist of summit notes and summit registers from the Alberta Centennial Mountain Expedition 2005 produced by the Alpine Club of Canada between 2005 and 2017. Summit records include entries from visitors to the various summits which pertain to individuals' hiking and climbing trips; details o…
Date Range
2005-2017
Reference Code
M200 / V / A / 14 to 25
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Textual record
Organization record
Part Of
Alpine Club of Canada fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
M200
V14
S6
Series
M200 / V: Summit Records
Sous-Fonds
M200
Sub-Series
M200 / V / A: Identified Summit Records
Accession Number
accn. 2023.20 accn. 8002 accn. 2023.19 accn. 2014.8293
Reference Code
M200 / V / A / 14 to 25
GMD
Textual record
Organization record
Responsibility
Summit Registers and Notes produced by Alpine Club of Canada
Date Range
2005-2017
Physical Description
25 cm of textual records 12 volumes
History / Biographical
The Alberta Centennial Mountain Expedition 2005 was a way for the Alpine Club of Canada, the Rocky Mountain Ramblers and other climbing groups to celebrate the Centennial of Alberta. These groups climbed various mountains throughout Alberta and placed registers on their peaks for climbers to commemorate their climbs during the centenary period. Various summits were reached including Mount Aylmer, Pigeon Mountain, Mount Niblock and others.
Scope & Content
Files consist of summit notes and summit registers from the Alberta Centennial Mountain Expedition 2005 produced by the Alpine Club of Canada between 2005 and 2017. Summit records include entries from visitors to the various summits which pertain to individuals' hiking and climbing trips; details of specific events which occurred while at the summit, wildlife sightings, trail updates, and related topics. Files consist of: M200 / V / A / 14: Mount. Aylmer 2005 M200 / V / A / 15: 2005 Alberta Centennial Mtn. Expedition Summit Register – Pigeon Mtn., Aug 2005 – July 2006 M200 / V / A / 16: Summit Register + Notes – Big Sister, Aug 2005 – Aug 2007 (AB. Centennial Mtn. Expedition 2005 Register) M200 / V / A / 17: Sentry Mountain Summit Register 2005 - 2017 M200 / V / A / 18: Mount Niles [summit register] [2005-2017] M200 / V / A / 19: Alberta Centennial Mtn. Expedition, 2005 Summit Register – MT. Niblock, July 2006 – July 2009 M200 / V / A / 20: 2005 AB. Centennial Mtn. Expedition Middle Sister July 2006 – July 2007 M200 / V / A / 21: 2005 AB. Centennial Mountain Expedition, Yamnuska, 2005 – 2006. Summit Register M200 / V / A / 22: Summit Register – Crowsnest Mtn., July 2005 – July 2007 2005 AB. Centennial Mtn. Expedition M200 / V / A / 23: Alberta Centennial Mountain Expedition. [Part 1 of 2]. M200 / V / A / 24: Alberta Centennial Mountain Expedition. [Part 2 of 2]. M200 / V / A / 25: [unidentified Alberta Centennial Mountain Expedition Log]
Name Access
Alpine Club of Canada
Subject Access
Alberta
Alpine Club of Canada
Backcountry skiing
Backpacking
Banff
Banff National Park
Bow Valley
Celebrations
Centennial
Climbing
Environment
Environment and Nature
Events
Hiking
Mountaineering
Mountaineers
Mountains
Ski mountaineering
Skiing
Sports and leisure
Sports and recreation
Summit
Trails
Winter sports
Yamnuska Mountain
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
Banff
Banff National Park
Bow Valley
Canadian Rocky Mountains
Crowsnest Pass
Kananaskis Country
Mount Yamnuska
Pigeon Lake
Rocky Mountains
Access Restrictions
Restrictions may apply
Language
English
French
Conservation
Some registers contain water damage. Some registers have loose pages placed in mylar. Some registers contain rusted staples.
Related Material
M235
Category
Environment
Exploration and travel
Sports, recreation and leisure
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
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Balfour Hut Registers

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Part Of
Alpine Club of Canada fonds
Scope & Content
Sub-series of hut registers from the Balfour (Rob Ritchie) Hut produced by the Alpine Club of Canada between 1966 and 2019. Registers include entries from visitors to the huts which pertain to individuals' hiking and climbing trips; details of specific events which occurred while staying at the hut…
Date Range
1966-2001
2007-2019
Reference Code
M200 / IV / I
Description Level
4 / Sub-series
GMD
Textual record
Organization record
Part Of
Alpine Club of Canada fonds
Description Level
4 / Sub-series
Fonds Number
M200
V14
S6
Series
M200 / IV: Hut Registers
Sous-Fonds
M200
Sub-Series
M200 / IV / I: Balfour Hut Registers
Accession Number
accn. 2376
accn. 3298
accn. 3560
accn. 7779
accn. 2023.10
accn. 2023.31
accn. 2023.15
Reference Code
M200 / IV / I
GMD
Textual record
Organization record
Responsibility
Registers produced by Alpine Club of Canada
Date Range
1966-2001
2007-2019
Physical Description
20 cm of textual records 9 volumes
History / Biographical
According to the Alpine Club of Canada's website: "The Rob Ritchie Hut, also known as the Balfour Hut, is found on low, rocky hills at the toe of the Vulture Glacier, approximately 28 km northwest of the town of Lake Louise, AB. It is east of Balfour Pass and the Continental divide, just inside the Banff National Park boundary.[...] The Rob Ritchie Hut, also known as the Balfour Hut, is found on low, rocky hills at the toe of the Vulture Glacier, approximately 28 km northwest of the town of Lake Louise, AB. It is east of Balfour Pass and the Continental divide, just inside the Banff National Park boundary. This is the half-way mark for the Wapta Traverse and is usually used in conjunction with the other huts in this chain while attempting this classic cross-glacier ski trip. Usual approach is from Bow Hut through the Olive/St. Nicholas Col then down the gentle and pleasant Vulture Glacier to Balfour Pass, where the hut sits on a section of moraine beneath the impressive bulk of Mt. Balfour. Though most people will spend one night at the R.J. Ritchie (Balfour) Hut before continuing on to Scott Duncan, there is potential for good skiing here, especially on the Diableret Glacier which sits northwest of Mt. Balfour and makes for a fantastic run on a clear day! There is also an optional route to the summit of Mt. Gordon from this hut, which would be an excellent loop trip if combined with the normal route back towards Bow Hut. Use your imagination and some neat trip ideas will present themselves!"
Scope & Content
Sub-series of hut registers from the Balfour (Rob Ritchie) Hut produced by the Alpine Club of Canada between 1966 and 2019. Registers include entries from visitors to the huts which pertain to individuals' hiking and climbing trips; details of specific events which occurred while staying at the hut, wildlife sightings, custodial issues and updates, and related topics. The sub-series is separated into individual hut registers, arranged by date:
M200 / IV / I / 1: Balfour Hut [Register] [1966-1971]
M200 / IV / I / 2: Balfour Pass Hut [1971-1972]
M200 / IV / I / 3: Balfour Pass Hut Register [1973-1974]
M200 / IV / I / 4: Balfour Pass Hut [register 1974-1982]
M200 / IV / I / 5: "Balfour Hut" [register] Sept. 2, 1982 - Nov. 17, 1989
M200 / IV / I / 6: Balfour Hut Journal Nov. 22, 1989 - Apr. 25, 1997
M200 / IV / I / 7: Balfour Hut Register [1997 -2001]
M200 / IV / I / 8: Balfour Hut Register 2007 - 2015
M200 / IV / I / 9: Balfour Hut register 2011 - 2019
Name Access
Alpine Club of Canada
Subject Access
Huts
Cabins
Cabins and shelters
Backcountry skiing
Banff National Park
Buildings and facilities
Climbing
Environment and Nature
Lake Louise
Mountaineering
Mountains
Ski mountaineering
Sports and leisure
Sports and recreation
Winter sports
Wapta Traverse
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
Banff National Park
Lake Louise, AB
Access Restrictions
Restrictions may apply
Language
English
French
German
Japanese
Spanish
Category
Environment
Exploration and travel
Sports, recreation and leisure
Biographical Source Notes
Alpine Club of Canada website: https://www.alpineclubofcanada.ca/rob-ritchie-balfour-hut/"
Title Source
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