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Banff National Park (general)
https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions55338
- Part Of
- Murray Hay fonds
- Scope & Content
- File consists of 4 prings : col. 35.1 x 24.8 cm or smaller and 4 maps (2 paper, 2 overlays) : col., on mylar ; 60.4 x 30. cm or smaller. File pertains to aerial views of Banff National Park, showing the towns of Banff and Lake Louise, ski hills (Norqay Ski Hill, Sunshine Village, and Lake Louise Sk…
- Date Range
- ca.1976-ca.2000
- Reference Code
- V795 / II / B / v / 1-2
- Description Level
- 5 / File
- GMD
- Map
- Private 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- V795 / II : Unpublished Material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 / B : Alberta / v : Banff National Park
- Accession Number
- 2019.41
- Reference Code
- V795 / II / B / v / 1-2
- GMD
- Map
- Private record
- Date Range
- ca.1976-ca.2000
- Physical Description
- 4 prints : col. 35.1 x 24.8 cm or smaller
- 4 maps (2 paper, 2 overlays) : col., annotations, on mylar ; 60.4 x 30. cm or smaller
- Scope & Content
- File consists of 4 prings : col. 35.1 x 24.8 cm or smaller and 4 maps (2 paper, 2 overlays) : col., on mylar ; 60.4 x 30. cm or smaller. File pertains to aerial views of Banff National Park, showing the towns of Banff and Lake Louise, ski hills (Norqay Ski Hill, Sunshine Village, and Lake Louise Ski Resort), as well as other georgraphic features. The mylar overlays contain various amounts of detail and annotations - one consists of a dark red sheet overlayed with place names in negative.
- Notes
- Items not in oversize stored in downstairs vault.
- Name Access
- Hay, Murray
- Subject Access
- Advertising
- Artist
- Ski Maps
- Map
- Cartography
- Sports and recreation
- Tourism
- Tourist information
- Winter
- Winter sports
- Ski area
- Sunshine Village
- Norquay Ski Hill
- Lake Louise Ski Area
- Geographic Access
- Banff
- Lake Louise
- Banff National Park
- Alberta
- Canada
- Canadian Rocky Mountains
- Language
- English
- Creator
- Hay, Murray
- Title Source
- Title based on contents of file
- Processing Status
- Processed
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Kananaskis and Spray Lakes
https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions55339
- Part Of
- Murray Hay fonds
- Scope & Content
- File consists of 2 original paintings : landscape (2 base, 2 overlays) ; 100 x 71.2 cm or smaller (one unfinished) - the complete painting has tracing paper overlay with annotations written in pencil (second overlay also tracing paper with annotations in ink, stored seperately). Also includes 1 map…
- Date Range
- [ca.1980-2000]
- Reference Code
- V795 / II / B / iii / 1
- Description Level
- 5 / File
- GMD
- Map
- Private 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 / B : Alberta / iii : Kananaskis
- Accession Number
- 2019.41
- Reference Code
- V795 / II / B / iii / 1
- GMD
- Map
- Private record
- Date Range
- [ca.1980-2000]
- Physical Description
- 2 paintings : landscape (2 base, 2 overlays) ; 100 x 71.2 cm or smaller
- 1 map (1 base, 1 overlay) : col., annotations, on mylar ; 101 x 70.1 cm
- 2 prints : col., annotations ; 35.5 x 27.8 cm
- Scope & Content
- File consists of 2 original paintings : landscape (2 base, 2 overlays) ; 100 x 71.2 cm or smaller (one unfinished) - the complete painting has tracing paper overlay with annotations written in pencil (second overlay also tracing paper with annotations in ink, stored seperately). Also includes 1 map (1 base, 1 overlay) : col., annotations, on mylar ; 101 x 70.1 cm of the Kananaskis/Canmore area and 2 prints : col., annotations ; 35.5 x 27.8 cm of the same area.
- Notes
- Prints have two different titles associated with them: "Portion of Kananaskis, Bow Valley, Spray Lake Area (cloudy portion is for story area)" and "Kanasakis Park, Mount Allen (Nakiska) Ski Area, Fortress Mtn Ski Area & Banff East Entrance (cloudy area for story line)." Prints are connected to the map.
- Name Access
- Hay, Murray
- Subject Access
- Artist
- Ski Maps
- Map
- Cartography
- Sports and recreation
- Tourism
- Winter
- Winter sports
- Geographic Access
- Banff National Park
- Alberta
- Canada
- Spray Lakes
- Spray Valley
- Bow Valley
- Kananaskis
- Canmore
- Language
- English
- Conservation
- Masking tape should be removed
- Creator
- Hay, Murray
- Title Source
- Title based on contents of file
- Processing Status
- Processed
This material is presented as originally created; it may contain outdated cultural descriptions and
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- Part Of
- Murray Hay fonds
- Scope & Content
- File consists of 1.5 cm of textual records, 53 x 80.5 cm and 10 x 23.5 cm. File pertains to ski trail maps of Lake Louise ski area created by Murray Hay. File includes two published reproductions of three original trail maps in a fold-out brochure (1992/1993) and in poster format. The three maps de…
- Date Range
- ca.1980 - ca. 1995
- 1992-1993
- Reference Code
- M570 / III / B / ii / 1-2
- Description Level
- 5 / File
- GMD
- Textual record
- Published record
- Map
- Poster
- 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 / ii : Lake Louise
- Accession Number
- 2019.41
- Reference Code
- M570 / III / B / ii / 1-2
- Date Range
- ca.1980 - ca. 1995
- 1992-1993
- Physical Description
- 1.5 cm of textual records (53 x 80.5 cm and 10 x 23.5 cm)
- Scope & Content
- File consists of 1.5 cm of textual records, 53 x 80.5 cm and 10 x 23.5 cm. File pertains to ski trail maps of Lake Louise ski area created by Murray Hay. File includes two published reproductions of three original trail maps in a fold-out brochure (1992/1993) and in poster format. The three maps depict South Face, Back Bowls, and Larch Area.
- Name Access
- Hay, Murray
- Subject Access
- Ski area
- Ski Maps
- Skiing
- Tourism
- Cartography
- Map
- Winter
- Winter sports
- Sports and recreation
- Travel
- Lake Louise Ski Area
- Lake Louise
- Artist
- Advertising
- Geographic Access
- Lake Louise
- Alberta
- Canada
- Canadian Rocky Mountains
- Language
- English
- Related Material
- V795 / II / B / ii / 1
- Title Source
- Title based on contents of file
- Processing Status
- Processed
This material is presented as originally created; it may contain outdated cultural descriptions and
potentially offensive content.
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Lake Louise Area
https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions54925
- Part Of
- Murray Hay fonds
- Scope & Content
- File consists of 6 prints : col. ; 25.5 x 20 cm or smaller. File pertains to Murray Hay's renderings of the Lake Louise ski area. File includes six reproduced draft prints of original paintings of the Lake Louise ski area created by Murray Hay (different iterations).
- Date Range
- ca.1976-ca.2000
- Reference Code
- V795 / II / B / ii / 1
- Description Level
- 5 / File
- GMD
- Map
- Private record
- Part Of
- Murray Hay fonds
- Description Level
- 5 / File
- Fonds Number
- M570 / V795
- Series
- V795 / I : Unpublished Material
- Sous-Fonds
- V795
- Sub-Series
- V795 / I / B : Alberta / ii : Lake Louise
- Accession Number
- 2019.41
- Reference Code
- V795 / II / B / ii / 1
- GMD
- Map
- Private record
- Date Range
- ca.1976-ca.2000
- Physical Description
- 6 prints : col. ; 25.5 x 20 cm or smaller
- Scope & Content
- File consists of 6 prints : col. ; 25.5 x 20 cm or smaller. File pertains to Murray Hay's renderings of the Lake Louise ski area. File includes six reproduced draft prints of original paintings of the Lake Louise ski area created by Murray Hay (different iterations).
- Name Access
- Hay, Murray
- Subject Access
- Advertising
- Artist
- Ski Maps
- Map
- Cartography
- Sports and recreation
- Tourism
- Tourist information
- Winter
- Winter sports
- Ski area
- Lake Louise Ski Area
- Geographic Access
- Lake Louise
- Alberta
- Canada
- Canadian Rocky Mountains
- Language
- English
- Related Material
- M570 / III / B / ii / 1-2
- Creator
- Hay, Murray
- Title Source
- Title based on contents of file
- Processing Status
- Processed
This material is presented as originally created; it may contain outdated cultural descriptions and
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Newspaper Clippings
https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions54745
- Part Of
- Murray Hay fonds
- Scope & Content
- File consists of 1 cm of textual material in the form of newspaper clippings, 32 x 60 cm or smaller. File pertains to the career of Murray Hay as a ski map artist. File documents Hay's wide-ranging success creating trail maps for ski resorts, particularly in Alberta and British Columbia, Canada (al…
- Date Range
- 1991
- 1993
- 1996
- 1998
- Reference Code
- M570 / I / 1
- Description Level
- 5 / File
- GMD
- Published record
- Textual record
- Newspaper clipping
- Part Of
- Murray Hay fonds
- Description Level
- 5 / File
- Fonds Number
- M570 / V795
- Series
- M570 / I : Newspaper Clippings
- Sous-Fonds
- M570
- Accession Number
- 2019.41
- Reference Code
- M570 / I / 1
- Date Range
- 1991
- 1993
- 1996
- 1998
- Physical Description
- 1 cm of textual records (32 x 60 cm or smaller)
- Scope & Content
- File consists of 1 cm of textual material in the form of newspaper clippings, 32 x 60 cm or smaller. File pertains to the career of Murray Hay as a ski map artist. File documents Hay's wide-ranging success creating trail maps for ski resorts, particularly in Alberta and British Columbia, Canada (although he made maps for ski resorts and other organizations internationally, particularly in the United States). File also includes interviews with Hay about his mapmaking process and style, successes, challenges (including the impact of technology on his work).
- 2020-02-14
- Notes
- Includes articles that were published in the Calgary Sun (January 17, 1991) and the Calgary Herald (March 11, 1993; March 2, 1996; April 16, 1998).
- Name Access
- Hay, Murray
- Subject Access
- Ski areas
- Skiing
- Sports and recreation
- Art
- Artist
- Map
- Ski Maps
- Activities
- Banff National Park
- Cartography
- Lake Louise Ski Area
- Landscapes
- Professional and Personal Life
- Winter
- Winter sports
- Whistler Blackcomb
- Newspaper
- Calgary Herald
- Calgary Sun
- Geographic Access
- Canada
- Canadian Rocky Mountains
- Alberta
- Banff National Park
- Jasper National Park
- British Columbia
- Calgary
- Language
- English
- Title Source
- Title based on contents of file
- Processing Status
- Processed
This material is presented as originally created; it may contain outdated cultural descriptions and
potentially offensive content.
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Powder Pioneers : Ski Stories from the Canadian Rockies and Columbia Mountains - sound recordings
https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions55075
- Part Of
- Chic Scott fonds
- Scope & Content
- Series consists of 23 interviews recorded between 1999 and 2009, which were used during the creation of the book Powder Pioneers : Ski Stories from the Canadian Rockies and Columbia Mountains.
- Date Range
- 1999 - 2009
- Reference Code
- S47 / IV
- Description Level
- 3 / Series
- GMD
- Sound recording
- Part Of
- Chic Scott fonds
- Description Level
- 3 / Series
- Fonds Number
- M57 / V40 / S47
- Series
- S47 / IV : Powder Pioneers : Ski Stories from the Canadian Rockies and Columbia Mountains
- Sous-Fonds
- S47
- Accession Number
- 8110
- Reference Code
- S47 / IV
- GMD
- Sound recording
- Date Range
- 1999 - 2009
- Physical Description
- 23 sound recordings
- 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 23 interviews recorded between 1999 and 2009, which were used during the creation of the book Powder Pioneers : Ski Stories from the Canadian Rockies and Columbia Mountains.
- Notes
- Series consists of 23 interviews: S47 / IV / 1 : Syd Scroggle in Dundee
- S47 / IV / 2 : Hans Gmoser
- S47 / IV / 3 : Bob Sayer 16-Feb-02
- S47 / IV / 4 : Toni Klettl 15-Feb-02
- S47 / IV / 5 : Art Patterson 12-May-99
- S47 / IV / 6 & 7 : Hans Gmoser 29-Apr-04
- S47 / IV / 8 to 10 : Philippe Delesalle 28-Apr-04
- S47 / IV / 11 to 14 : Doug Gardner 19-May-04
- S47 / IV / 15 & 16 : Tony and Gill Daffern 06-Jan-04
- S47 / IV / 17 & 18 : Bob Saunders 08-Aug-09
- S47 / IV / 19 : Booty Griffiths 27-Oct-04
- S47 / IV / 20 to 23 : Steve Smith 04-Nov-04
- Name Access
- Scott, Chic
- Scroggle, Syd
- Gmoser, Hans
- Sayer, Bob
- Klettl, Toni
- Patterson, Art
- Delesalle, Philippe
- Gardner, Doug
- Daffern, Tony
- Daffern, Gill
- Griffiths, Booty
- Smith, Steve
- Subject Access
- Community events
- Banff Ski Club
- Mount Norquay Ski Area
- Banff Winter Carnival
- Biography
- Competition
- Cross-country skiing
- Helicopter skiing
- Interview
- History
- Leisure
- Mountains
- Publication
- Public events
- Public entertainment
- Recreation
- Research
- Ski areas
- Ski jumping
- Ski mountaineering
- Skiers
- Ski racing
- Skiing
- Sports
- Sports and recreation
- Winter sports
- Geographic Access
- Canada
- Alberta
- British Columbia
- Canadian Rocky Mountains
- Banff National Park
- Yoho National Park
- Jasper National Park
- Waterton
- Kootenay National Park
- Rogers Pass
- Columbia Valley
- Crowsnest Pass
- Language
- English
- Related Material
- M57 / VI
- V40 / VI
- Biographical Source Notes
- http://chicscott.com/books.htm
- Title Source
- Title based on contents of file
- Processing Status
- Processed
This material is presented as originally created; it may contain outdated cultural descriptions and
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Powder Pioneers: Ski Stories from the Canadian Rockies and Columbia Mountains - textual
https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions55080
- 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
- Biographical Source Notes
- http://chicscott.com/books.htm
- Title Source
- Title based on contents of file
- Processing Status
- Processed
This material is presented as originally created; it may contain outdated cultural descriptions and
potentially offensive content.
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Powder Pioneers: Ski Stories from the Canadian Rockies and Columbia Mountains - visual
https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions55081
- Part Of
- Chic Scott fonds
- Scope & Content
- Series consists of scanned images used in the creation or final published version of Powder Pioneers: Ski Stories from the Canadian Rockies and Columbia Mountains.
- Date Range
- ca. 1990 - 2005
- Reference Code
- V40 / IV
- Description Level
- 3 / Series
- GMD
- Photograph
- Part Of
- Chic Scott fonds
- Description Level
- 3 / Series
- Fonds Number
- M57 / V40 / S47
- Series
- V40 / IV: Powder Pioneers: Ski Stories from the Canadian Rockies and Columbia Mountains
- Sous-Fonds
- V40
- Accession Number
- .
- Reference Code
- V40 / IV
- GMD
- Photograph
- Date Range
- ca. 1990 - 2005
- Physical Description
- Digital photographs
- 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 scanned images used in the creation or final published version of Powder Pioneers: Ski Stories from the Canadian Rockies and Columbia Mountains.
- Name Access
- Scott, Chic
- Subject Access
- Community events
- Banff Ski Club
- Mount Norquay Ski Area
- Banff Winter Carnival
- Competition
- Cross-country skiing
- Helicopter skiing
- History
- Leisure
- Mountains
- Photography
- Publication
- Public events
- Public entertainment
- Recreation
- 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
- Access Restrictions
- Reference only
- Reproduction Restrictions
- Restricted: copyright remains with creator of images, not the Whyte Museum
- Language
- English
- Category
- Sports, recreation and leisure
- Biographical Source Notes
- http://chicscott.com/books.htm
- Title Source
- Title based on contents of file
- Processing Status
- Processed
This material is presented as originally created; it may contain outdated cultural descriptions and
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Sunshine Village
https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions54991
- Part Of
- Murray Hay fonds
- Scope & Content
- File consists of 9 prints : b&w and col. ; 35 x 28 cm or smaller, 2 maps (1 base, 4 overlays) : col., annotations, on mylar ; 26 x 35 cm and 23.5 x 31.5 cm, and 1 painting : landscape ; 46 x 43 cm. File pertains to ski trail maps and landscape maps/prints of Sunshine ski area created by Murray Hay.…
- Date Range
- ca.1980-ca.1999
- Reference Code
- V795 / II / B / vi / 1-3
- Description Level
- 5 / File
- GMD
- Map
- Painting
- Private 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 / B : Alberta / vi : Sunshine Village Ski Resort
- Accession Number
- 2019.41
- Reference Code
- V795 / II / B / vi / 1-3
- Date Range
- ca.1980-ca.1999
- Physical Description
- 9 prints : b&w and col. ; 35 x 28 cm or smaller
- 2 maps (1 base, 4 overlays) : col., annotations, on mylar ; 26 x 35 cm and 23.5 x 31.5 cm
- 1 painting : landscape ; 46 x 43 cm
- Scope & Content
- File consists of 9 prints : b&w and col. ; 35 x 28 cm or smaller, 2 maps (1 base, 4 overlays) : col., annotations, on mylar ; 26 x 35 cm and 23.5 x 31.5 cm, and 1 painting : landscape ; 46 x 43 cm. File pertains to ski trail maps and landscape maps/prints of Sunshine ski area created by Murray Hay. File includes 9 reproduced draft prints (various iterations), 2 reproduced maps with overlays held together with masking tape, and 1 original painting/drawing (unfinished).
- Name Access
- Hay, Murray
- Subject Access
- Advertising
- Artist
- Ski Maps
- Ski area
- Map
- Cartography
- Sports and recreation
- Tourism
- Tourist information
- Winter
- Winter sports
- Sunshine area
- Sunshine Village
- Sunshine Ski Resort
- Geographic Access
- Sunshine
- Alberta
- Canada
- Canadian Rocky Mountains
- Banff National Park
- Language
- English
- Related Material
- M570 / III / B / i / 1-2
- Creator
- Hay, Murray
- Title Source
- Title based on contents of file
- Processing Status
- Processed
This material is presented as originally created; it may contain outdated cultural descriptions and
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Balfour Hut Registers
https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions57646
- 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
- 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
- Biographical Source Notes
- Alpine Club of Canada website: https://www.alpineclubofcanada.ca/rob-ritchie-balfour-hut/"
- Title Source
- Title based on contents of sub-series
- Processing Status
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