topic:"Mountaineering" found 53 records - Research Collections

Mount Lougheed Summit Registers

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Part Of: Alpine Club of Canada fonds

Scope & Content: Files consist of summit notes and summit registers from Mount Lougheed produced by the Alpine Club of Canada between 1967 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 …

Date Range: 1967-1970; 1980; 1996-2017

Reference Code: M200 / V / A / 140 to 142

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. 2023.19; accn. 8119; accn. 2023.41

Reference Code: M200 / V / A / 140 to 142

GMD: Textual record; Organization record

Responsibility: Summit Registers and Notes produced by Alpine Club of Canada

Date Range: 1967-1970; 1980; 1996-2017

Physical Description: 4 cm of textual records 3 volumes

History / Biographical: Mount Lougheed is located in Kananaskis Country near the Spray Lakes Reservoir, in Alberta. Mount Lougheed has three summits, and the mountain is part of the Canadian Rockies. The highest of the three peaks is known as Peak 2 or Lougheed II.

Scope & Content: Files consist of summit notes and summit registers from Mount Lougheed produced by the Alpine Club of Canada between 1967 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 include: M200 / V / A / 140: [Mt. Lougheed, 1967-1970, 1980] M200 / V / A / 141: Mt. Lougheed 1996-2007 M200 / V / A / 142: [Lougheed II 2007-2017]

Name Access: Alpine Club of Canada

Subject Access: Alberta; Alpine Club of Canada; Backpacking; Backcountry skiing; Climbing; Club; Cross-country skiing; Description and travel; Environment; Environment and Nature; Hiking; Kananaskis Country; Mountain; Mountaineering; Mountaineers; Mountains; Record keeping; Ski mountaineering; Ski area; Ski areas; Skiing; Skiers; Skis; Sports and leisure; Sports and recreation; Summit; Trails

Geographic Access: Canada; Canadian Rocky Mountains; Rocky Mountains; Alberta; Kananaskis; Kananaskis Country; Spray Lakes; Dead Man's Flats; Canmore; Canmore, AB; Canmore, Alberta; Mount Lougheed

Access Restrictions: Restrictions may apply

Language: English; French; Japanese; Mandarin

Conservation: Some summit notes are placed in mylar. Some registers have water damage and rust damage.

Related Material: M235

Category: Environment; Exploration and travel; Sports, recreation and leisure

Biographical Source Notes: Peak Finder: Mount Lougheed, Canadian Rockies Database: https://cdnrockiesdatabases.ca/peaks/811#undefined1

Title Source: Title based on contents of file

Processing Status: Processed

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Mt. Assiniboine Summit Records

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Part Of: Alpine Club of Canada fonds

Scope & Content: Files consist of summit notes and summit registers from Mount Assiniboine produced by the Alpine Club of Canada between 1977 and 1998. Summit records include entries from visitors to the various summits which pertain to individuals' hiking and climbing trips; details of specific events which occurr…

Date Range: 1977-1998

Reference Code: M200 / V / A / 107 to 108

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. 5396; accn. 7779

Reference Code: M200 / V / A / 107 to 108

GMD: Textual record; Organization record

Responsibility: Summit Registers and Notes produced by Alpine Club of Canada

Date Range: 1977-1998

Physical Description: 2 volumes 2 cm of textual records

History / Biographical: Mount Assiniboine is located along the Continental Divide, in the Rocky Mountains, in British Columbia. It was named in 1885, and it sits on the border of Mount Assiniboine Provincial Park, B. C. and Banff National Park, AB. In 1925, Lawrence Grassi became the first person to make a solo attempt of the mountain. Mount Assiniboine was first climbed in 1901 by James Outram, Christian Bohren and Christian Hasler.

Scope & Content: Files consist of summit notes and summit registers from Mount Assiniboine produced by the Alpine Club of Canada between 1977 and 1998. 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 include: M200 / V / A / 107: [Mt. Assiniboine log book 1977-1987] M200 / V / A / 108: [Mt. Assiniboine Aug. 1978 - Aug. 1998]

Notes: File M200 / V / A / 108: [Mt. Assiniboine Aug. 1978 - Aug. 1998] contains a piece of engraved metal.

Name Access: Alpine Club of Canada

Subject Access: Alpine Club of Canada; Backcountry skiing; Backpacking; Alberta; Banff National Park; Banff; Bow Valley; British Columbia; Climbing; Club; Cross-country skiing; Description and travel; Environment; Environment and Nature; Hiking; Mount Assiniboine; Mountain; Mountaineering; Mountaineers; Mountains; National parks and reserves; Parks Canada; Parks; Provincial parks and reserves; Record keeping; Ski area; Ski areas; Ski mountaineering; Skiing; Skis; Sports and leisure; Sports and recreation; Summit; Trails; Winter sports

Geographic Access: Canada; Canadian Rocky Mountains; Rocky Mountains; Continental Divide; Alberta; British Columbia; Banff National Park; Assiniboine Provincial Park; Mount Assiniboine Park; Bow Valley; Mount Assiniboine

Access Restrictions: Restrictions may apply

Reproduction Restrictions: Contains personal information

Language: English

Conservation: Some materials have been placed in mylar. Some materials have water damage. File M200 / V / A / 108: [Mt. Assiniboine Aug. 1978 - Aug. 1998] contains a piece of engraved metal that has been placed in a conservation bag within the file.

Related Material: M235

Category: Environment; Exploration and travel; Sports, recreation and leisure

Biographical Source Notes: Peak Finder: Mount Assiniboine, Canadian Rockies Database: https://cdnrockiesdatabases.ca/peaks/57#undefined1

Title Source: Title based on contents of file

Processing Status: Processed

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Mt. Wilcox Summit Registers

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Part Of: Alpine Club of Canada fonds

Scope & Content: Files consist of summit notes and summit registers from Mt. Wilcox (Wilcox Peak) produced by the Alpine Club of Canada between 1976 and 2000. Summit records include entries from visitors to the various summits which pertain to individuals' hiking and climbing trips; details of specific events which…

Date Range: 1976-1983; 1988-1992; 1997-1998; 2000

Reference Code: M200 / V / A / 43 to 46

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. 6062 accn. 6623 accn. 7779 accn. 2023.10

Reference Code: M200 / V / A / 43 to 46

GMD: Textual record; Organization record

Responsibility: Summit Registers and Notes produced by Alpine Club of Canada

Date Range: 1976-1983; 1988-1992; 1997-1998; 2000

Physical Description: 5 cm of textual records 5 volumes

History / Biographical: Mount Wilcox (also known as Wilcox Peak) is located in Jasper National Park near the Columbia Icelfield, in the Sunwapta River Valley. The nearest peak is Nigel Peak. Mt. Wilcox was named after Walter D. Wilcox who made the first ascent of the mountain in 1896.

Scope & Content: Files consist of summit notes and summit registers from Mt. Wilcox (Wilcox Peak) produced by the Alpine Club of Canada between 1976 and 2000. 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 include: M200 / V / A / 43: [loose Mt. Wilcox summit notes, 1976-1983] M200 / V / A / 44: [Mt. Wilcox register 1988-92 & St. Nicholas Peak 1988-92] M200 / V / A / 45: [Mt. Wilcox Summit register June 28, 1997 - July 19, 1998] M200 / V / A / 46: [Mt. Wilcox, 2000]

Name Access: Alpine Club of Canada

Subject Access: Alpine Club of Canada; Backcountry skiing; Backpacking; Climbing; Columbia Icefield; Environment and Nature; Environment; Hiking; Mountain; Mountaineering; Mountaineers; Mountains; National parks and reserves; Record keeping; Ski mountaineering; Skiing; Sports and leisure; Sports and recreation; Summit; Trails; Winter sports

Geographic Access: Canada; Alberta; Columbia Icefield; Columbia Icefields; Sunwapta River Valley; Jasper National Park; Mount Wilcox

Access Restrictions: Restrictions may apply

Language: English; French

Conservation: Some registers have water damage.

Related Material: M235

Category: Environment; Exploration and travel; Sports, recreation and leisure

Biographical Source Notes: Summit Posts.org Wilcox Peak (Mount Wilcox): https://www.summitpost.org/wilcox-peak-mount-wilcox/153841

Title Source: Title based on contents of file

Processing Status: Processed

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Mt. Yukness Summit Records

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Part Of: Alpine Club of Canada fonds

Scope & Content: Files consist of summit notes and summit registers from Mt. Yukness produced by the Alpine Club of Canada between ca. 1962 and 2003. Summit records include entries from visitors to the various summits which pertain to individuals' hiking and climbing trips; details of specific events which occurred…

Date Range: ca. 1962-1985; 1994-2003

Reference Code: M200 / V / A / 79 to 80

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. 2023.32; accn. 8002

Reference Code: M200 / V / A / 79 to 80

GMD: Textual record; Organization record

Responsibility: Summit Registers and Notes produced by Alpine Club of Canada

Date Range: ca. 1962-1985; 1994-2003

Physical Description: 2 cm of textual records 2 volumes

History / Biographical: Mt. Yukness is located near Lake O'Hara in Yoho National Park, B.C. Nearby is Ringrose Peak, Mount Huber, Mount Lefroy, Glacier Peak, and Mount Biddle.

Scope & Content: Files consist of summit notes and summit registers from Mt. Yukness produced by the Alpine Club of Canada between ca. 1962 and 2003. 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 include: M200 / V / A / 79: Mt. Yukness [ca. 1962 - 1985] M200 / V / A / 80: Summit Register - MT. Yukness, 1994 - 2003

Name Access: Alpine Club of Canada

Subject Access: Alpine Club of Canada; Backcountry skiing; Backpacking; British Columbia; Climbing; Cross-country skiing; Description and travel; Environment; Environment and Nature; Hiking; Lake O'hara; Mountain; Mountaineering; Mountaineers; Mountains; National parks and reserves; Parks; Record keeping; Ski area; Ski areas; Ski mountaineering; Ski touring; Skiers; Skiing; Snowshoes and snowshoeing; Sports and leisure; Sports and recreation; Summit; Trails; Winter sports

Geographic Access: Canada; British Columbia; Canadian Rocky Mountains; Rocky Mountains; Yoho National Park; Lake O'Hara; Mount Huber; Mount Lefroy; Ringrose Peak

Access Restrictions: Restrictions may apply

Language: English

Conservation: M200 / V / A / 80: Summit Register - MT. Yukness, 1994 - 2003 register is placed in mylar due to evidence of mold. This register also contains water damage.

Related Material: M235

Category: Environment; Exploration and travel; Sports, recreation and leisure

Biographical Source Notes: Mount Yukness, Peak Finder, Canadian Rockies Database: https://cdnrockiesdatabases.ca/peaks/1559

Title Source: Title based on contents of file

Processing Status: Processed

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SUMMER 2013 [First Ascent of Mt. Longstaff, 1916]

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Part Of: Alpine Club of Canada fonds

Scope & Content: File consists of a summit notes from Mount Longstaff and other Alpine Club of Canada records produced by the Alpine Club of Canada between 1916 and 2013. Summit record includes entries from visitors to the summits of Mount Longstaff; details of specific events which occurred while at the summit, wi…

Date Range: 1916; 1951; 2013

Reference Code: M200 / V / A / 150

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. 2013.8245

Reference Code: M200 / V / A / 150

GMD: Textual record; Organization record

Responsibility: Summit Registers and Notes produced by Alpine Club of Canada

Date Range: 1916; 1951; 2013

Physical Description: 0.5 cm of textual records

History / Biographical: Mount Longstaff is located in British Columbia. Nearby is Mount Phillips, Whitehorn Mountain, and Swift Current Glacier.

Scope & Content: File consists of a summit notes from Mount Longstaff and other Alpine Club of Canada records produced by the Alpine Club of Canada between 1916 and 2013. Summit record includes entries from visitors to the summits of Mount Longstaff; details of specific events which occurred while at the summit, wildlife sightings, trail updates, and related topics. The file also includes note from ACC members who found the summit records, as well as the front page of the Winter 2013 vol. 28 no. 3 Gazette. File: M200 / V / A / 150: SUMMER 2013 [First Ascent of Mt. Longstaff, 1916]

Name Access: Alpine Club of Canada

Subject Access: Alpine Club of Canada; Backcountry skiing; Backpacking; British Columbia; Climbing; Club; Description and travel; Environment; Environment and Nature; Glaciers; Hiking; Mountain; Mountaineering; Mountaineers; Mountains; Record keeping; Ski areas; Ski area; Ski mountaineering; Skiing; Sports and leisure; Sports and recreation; Summit; Trails

Geographic Access: Canada; Canadian Rocky Mountains; Rocky Mountains; British Columbia; Mount Robson Provincial Park; Mount Longstaff

Access Restrictions: Restrictions may apply

Reproduction Restrictions: Contains personal information

Language: English

Conservation: Summit notes placed in mylar.

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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Summit Notes - MT. Hooker, 1978

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Part Of: Alpine Club of Canada fonds

Scope & Content: File consists of summit notes from Mount Hooker, produced by the Alpine Club of Canada in 1978. Summit record includes 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 sighti…

Date Range: 1978

Reference Code: M200 / V / A / 126

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. 8002

Reference Code: M200 / V / A / 126

GMD: Textual record; Organization record

Responsibility: Summit Registers and Notes produced by Alpine Club of Canada

Date Range: 1978

Physical Description: 1 cm of textual records 5 summit notes

History / Biographical: Mount Hooker is part of the Canadian Rockies, along the Continental Divide/Great Divide separating Alberta and British Columbia. Mount Hooker lies above the Hooker Icefield and the Athabasca Pass. The mountain was named after accomplished botanist, Sir William Jackson Hooker, in 1827.

Scope & Content: File consists of summit notes from Mount Hooker, produced by the Alpine Club of Canada in 1978. Summit record includes 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. File: M200 / V / A / 126: Summit Notes - MT. Hooker, 1978

Name Access: Alpine Club of Canada

Subject Access: Alberta; Alpine Club of Canada; Backcountry skiing; Backpacking; British Columbia; Climbing; Club; Cross-country skiing; Description and travel; Environment; Environment and Nature; Great Divide; Hiking; Mountain; Mountaineering; Mountaineers; Mountains; Parks; Record keeping; Ski areas; Ski area; Ski mountaineering; Sports and leisure; Sports and recreation; Summit; Trails; Winter sports

Geographic Access: Canada; Canadian Rocky Mountains; Continental Divide; Great Divide; Alberta; British Columbia; Athabasca Pass; Hooker Icefield; Mount Clemenceau; Mount Hooker

Access Restrictions: Restrictions may apply

Language: English

Conservation: Summit notes placed in individual mylar sleeves due to fragile state of paper. Water damage and mold on every summit note.

Related Material: M235

Category: Environment; Exploration and travel; Sports, recreation and leisure

Biographical Source Notes: Peak Finder: Mount Hooker, Canadian Rockies Database: https://cdnrockiesdatabases.ca/peaks/647#undefined3

Title Source: Original title

Processing Status: Processed

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Summit Register - Mons Peak, July 1973 - July 1998

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Part Of: Alpine Club of Canada fonds

Scope & Content: File consists of a summit record from Mons Peak produced by the Alpine Club of Canada between 1973 and 1998. Summit record includes 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, wi…

Date Range: 1973-1998

Reference Code: M200 / V / A / 162

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. 8002

Reference Code: M200 / V / A / 162

GMD: Textual record; Organization record

Responsibility: Summit Registers and Notes produced by Alpine Club of Canada

Date Range: 1973-1998

Physical Description: 1 cm of textual record 1 volume

History / Biographical: Mons Peak is located along the Continental Divide/Great Divide of the Canadian Rockies. Nearby are the Mons Icefield, Mount Forbes, Mount Lyell, and Mount Freshfield.

Scope & Content: File consists of a summit record from Mons Peak produced by the Alpine Club of Canada between 1973 and 1998. Summit record includes 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. File: M200 / V / A / 162: Summit Register - Mons Peak, July 1973 - July 1998

Name Access: Alpine Club of Canada

Subject Access: Alberta; Alpine Club of Canada; Backcountry skiing; Backpacking; British Columbia; Climbing; Club; Description and travel; Environment; Environment and Nature; Great Divide; Hiking; Mountain; Mountaineering; Mountaineers; Mountains; Record keeping; Ski mountaineering; Sports and leisure; Sports and recreation; Summit; Trails

Geographic Access: Canada; Canadian Rocky Mountains; Rocky Mountains; Great Divide; Continental Divide; Alberta; British Columbia; Mount Forbes; Mount Freshfield; Mount Lyell; Mons Peak

Access Restrictions: Restrictions may apply

Language: English

Conservation: Register placed in mylar due to mold and water damage

Related Material: M235

Category: Environment; Exploration and travel; Sports, recreation and leisure

Biographical Source Notes: Peak Finder: Mons Peak, Canadian Rockies Database: https://cdnrockiesdatabases.ca/peaks/929

Title Source: Original title

Processing Status: Processed

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Unnamed E. Remillard GMC? Selkirks [ca. 1971-2001]

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Part Of: Alpine Club of Canada fonds

Scope & Content: File consists of a summit record from Unnamed E. Remillard Selkirk peak from around 1971 to 2001 produced by the Alpine Club of Canada. Summit note includes entries from participants of the Remillard General Mountaineering Camp, and entries from visitors to the summit which pertain to individuals' …

Date Range: ca. 1971-2001

Reference Code: M200 / V / A / 124

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. 2023.10

Reference Code: M200 / V / A / 124

GMD: Textual record; Organization record

Responsibility: Summit Registers and Notes produced by Alpine Club of Canada

Date Range: ca. 1971-2001

Physical Description: 1 volume 0.5 cm of textual record

History / Biographical: Remillard Peak is located along the Remillard Glacier in the Selkirks of southeastern British Columbia.

Scope & Content: File consists of a summit record from Unnamed E. Remillard Selkirk peak from around 1971 to 2001 produced by the Alpine Club of Canada. Summit note includes entries from participants of the Remillard General Mountaineering Camp, and entries from visitors to the summit 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. File: M200 / V / A / 124: Unnamed E. Remillard GMC? Selkirks [ca. 1971-2001]

Name Access: Alpine Club of Canada

Subject Access: Alpine Club of Canada; Backcountry skiing; Backpacking; British Columbia; Camping; Camps; Climbing; Club; Description and travel; Environment; Environment and Nature; Glaciers; Guides; Hiking; Mountain; Mountaineering; Mountaineers; Mountains; Record keeping; Ski mountaineering; Sports and leisure; Sports and recreation; Summit; Trails; Winter sports

Geographic Access: Canada; British Columbia; Selkirks

Access Restrictions: Restrictions may apply

Language: English

Conservation: Notes placed in mylar, evidence of water damage and mold.

Related Material: M235

Category: Environment; Exploration and travel; Sports, recreation and leisure

Biographical Source Notes: 2024 Remillard Independent Camp, Alpine Club of Canada, Alpine Club of Canada website: https://www.alpineclubofcanada.ca/2024-remillard-independent-camp/

Title Source: Original title

Processing Status: Processed

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Accidents - Rescues

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Part Of: Bruno Engler fonds

Scope & Content: File pertains to 51 b&w prints of various accidents and rescue missions around Banff National Park and the Banff townsite. Includes a forest fire, the Standish Hardware store fire, skiing rescue missions, and climbing/mountaineering rescue missions.

Date Range: [ca. 1962-1970]

Reference Code: V190 / VI / A / i / b / PA - 01 to PA - 51

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Photograph print; Print

16 images

Part Of: Bruno Engler fonds

Description Level: 5 / File

Fonds Number: M323 / S40 / V190

Series: VI : Retained file, A : Alphabetical order

Sous-Fonds: V190

Sub-Series: i : Accidents

Accession Number: 7436

Reference Code: V190 / VI / A / i / b / PA - 01 to PA - 51

GMD: Photograph print; Print

Date Range: [ca. 1962-1970]

Physical Description: 51 photographs : b&w ; 25.5 x 20.5 cm or smaller

History / Biographical: See fonds level description

Scope & Content: File pertains to 51 b&w prints of various accidents and rescue missions around Banff National Park and the Banff townsite. Includes a forest fire, the Standish Hardware store fire, skiing rescue missions, and climbing/mountaineering rescue missions.

Notes: Caution: some images include disturbing content, viewer discretion is advised.

Name Access: Engler, Bruno; Gallagher, Lloyd (Kiwi)

Subject Access: Airplanes; Automobiles; Buildings; Businesses; Climbing; Fire; Helicopters; Mountains; Mountaineering; Mountaineers; Skiing

Geographic Access: Banff; Banff National Park; Alberta

Language: English

Creator: Engler, Bruno

Title Source: Original title kept

Processing Status: Processed

Images

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Banff and Lake Louise Slide Show - Series III [1/2]

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Part Of: Lillian Gest fonds

Scope & Content: File pertains to 80 slides assembled by Lillian Gest in 1977 into a show from slides pertaining to various summertime trips to the Canadian Rockies throughout the 1960s and early 1970s. Topics include mountains [mostly those located around the town of Banff], mountain views, wildflowers, wildlife, …

Date Range: [ca. 1960-1977]

Reference Code: V225 / II / C / ii / a / ii / NS - III / 1

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Film; Transparency

80 images 1 Electronic Resource

Part Of: Lillian Gest fonds

Description Level: 5 / File

Fonds Number: M67 / S36 / V225

Series: II.C. Activities / photography

Sous-Fonds: V225

Sub-Series: ii.a.ii Photographic material / transparencies / carousels

Accession Number: 5142

Reference Code: V225 / II / C / ii / a / ii / NS - III / 1

GMD: Film; Transparency

Parallel Title: Selected C R series 3 Reel 1 show Sept 1977. -- [before 1977] V225 / 23

Date Range: [ca. 1960-1977]

Physical Description: 80 photographs : col. slides ; 35 mm

History / Biographical: See fonds level description.

Scope & Content: File pertains to 80 slides assembled by Lillian Gest in 1977 into a show from slides pertaining to various summertime trips to the Canadian Rockies throughout the 1960s and early 1970s. Topics include mountains [mostly those located around the town of Banff], mountain views, wildflowers, wildlife, Lillian and her friends, lakes, boats, fishing, hiking, and various other scenic views around Banff, Lake Louise, and Moraine Lake. Titles: 1. B32-15 Garden & Main St. Banff 2. B162-3 Boat House & reflections 3. R160-31 Banff Springs Hotel 4. R160-38 [Banff Springs Hotel] fr. Spray R. & flag 5. R159-4 Pool, lawn & Bow V. 6. R202-18 Conservatory 7. R202-19 [Conservatory] 8. R261-34 Fr. [Conservatory] & flowers 9. R161-33 Fr. [Conservatory] & Louize[?] 10. R202-22 [Fr. Conservatory & Louize[?]] 11. R161-8 Terrace & pool fr. fire escape 12. R160-35 Swim Pool 13. R160-5 Diving Board 14. R162-17 Bow Falls 15. R202-14 [Bow Falls] 16. R202-15 [Bow Falls] 17. R162-26 Boys fishing across river 18. B14-4 Boom Lake 19. R162-7 On Rundle saddle L.G 20. R167-33 Mt Louis & snow 21. B11-13 Old L.L. Rd. fr. Trans Canada 22. R158-6 Train approaches Canmore 23. R168-8 Norquay Ski Lift 24. R168-12 Nick[?] on Ski Lift 25. R168-10 Eliz Brett on Lift 26. R189-24 Ted Goodall 27. C.H. 49 Middle Section Two Jack Lake 28. C.H. 56 Lake Minnewanka fr. shoulder Cascade 29. R162-9 L.G on Little Rundle 30. 0 Banff fr. Tunnel 31. B52-11 View fr. Sulphur Mt. 32. B75-5 View of valley fr. Sulphur Mt. 33. R161-2 Pool & Rundle 34. B48-6 To Grassis Lookout 35. R160-29 The Pool 36. R160-27 Gardens 37. B29-4 Bldgs on Sulphur 38. B29-7 On Sulphur Mt. 39. B29-8 [On Sulphur Mt.] 40. B27-23 Canadian on curve 41. B27-26 Canadian on curve 42. R195-32 Stampede 43. R196-33 BSH India 44. B30-17 Indigenous 45. B10-23 Indigenous person on horse in front of tepee 46. R159-10 Lake Louise (tree to left) 47. R159-30 Chateau & boat fr. east shore 48. R169-5 Abbot Pass 49. R207-27 [Abbot Pass] Hut 50. Reel 94-14 Goodsirs across Wenchemna Pass 51. C.H. 6/70 Ten Peaks 52. A14-8 4 Peaks & Moraine L. 53. R141-4? Moraine L. Reflections Polly 54. R183-21 Shore Moraine Lake 55. R141-3 Moraine Lake Reflections Polly 56. R207-7 H.G. Edw. & PKs4-7 57. B2-27 L.C at Moraine Lake sitting 58. B2-26 [L.C at Moraine Lake] standing 59. B2-28 Moraine L. & far pt of Moraine 60. R207-4 H.G at Moraine 61. B1-32 Moraine & Mt. Little & 3 62. R207-5 H.G at Moraine 63. B28-31 Harry West & friend at Moraine L. 64. B22-15 L.G Moraine L 65. B22-14 Eleanor Hammilton, Moraine L. 66. R94-3 Glaciers on Moraine Peaks 67. B22-11 Quadra & Babek fr, road 68. B22-17 Trail to Consolation L. 69. B28-13 At Consolation Lake 70. B28-34 Stream fr. [Consolation Lake] 71. B15-20 Marmot [Consolation Lake] 72. R95-7 On trail - Mt Fay in b.g. 73. R141-6 L.G. Larch V. 74. R141-5 3 girls [Larch V.] 75. R141-8 Lefroy fr. Sentinel Pass 76. R141-30 Polly on [Sentinel Pass] 77. A10-13 Moose Larch V. 78. B12-32 Deer 79. R202-30 Deer 80. R178-30 Aileen 0 Mt. Averdeen in b.g

Notes: Please note: Language used pertaining to First Nations people is outdated and offensive Please note: Behavior towards wildlife, primarily human proximity and feeding, is outdated and no longer tolerated throughout all National Parks - do not feed or approach wildlife. Slides originally in Kodak Carousel 80 slide tray.

Name Access: Gest, Lillian; Hinman, Caroline; Goodall, Ted

Subject Access: Abbot Pass Hut; Activities; Alpine Club of Canada; Animals; Avalanches; Backpacking; Banff; Banff Indian Days; Banff Springs Hotel; Birds; Boats; Boat House; Cabins and shelters; Calgary Stampede; Canoes and canoeing; Climbing; Club; Elk; Entertainment; Environment; Environment and Nature; First Nations; Flowers; Geography; Glaciers; Guides; Guiding; Hiking; Holidays; Horses; Huts; Indigenous Peoples; Lake O'Hara region; Landscapes; Leisure; Mountain; Mountain Goat; Mountaineering; Mountains; National parks and reserves; Norquay Ski Hill; Outfitters, trail guides and packers; Pack trains; Pack trips; Personal and Family Life; Photography; Portrait; Recreation; Scenery; Stoney Nakoda First Nations; Tavel; Trails; Trains; Travel; Wildlife; Women

Geographic Access: Boom Lake; Kootenay National Park; Banff; Lake Louise; Moraine Lake; Banff National Park; Canmore; British Columbia; Alberta; Canada