topic:"climbing" found 3 records - Research Collections - Whyte Museum of the Canadian Rockies

Abstract: Chic Scott is a man of unconventional firsts. The first Canadian to summit a Himalayan peak, the first Canadian to guide in the European Alps, and he was part of the first team to climb Mount Assiniboine in winter. He is also a local mentor, historian and ski pioneer who has spent his whole life touching the lives of all those who call the Rockies home. Chic is perhaps known best for the ambitious grand ski traverses he achieved; in essence he has broken the trail for an entire generation of adventure skiers who follow. His writing and books have reached mountain communities further afield, spreading the rich history of Canadian mountaineering to outdoor enthusiasts across Canada and around the globe. This booklet celebrates the life of Chic Scott with his most memorable contributions to mountain life and tales told by his close friends. (from Alpine Club of Canada website)

Contents: A Man of Many Firsts; Early Years; The Grand Ski Traverse; The Alps; Bigger, Higher, Colder; The Stars Align; Love Affari with the Yukon; The Alpine Club of Canada; The Calgary Climbers Festival; Legacy; On the World Stage; Golden Years in Banff; References & Bibliography

Notes: Signed by Chic Scott - addressed to Margaret Gmoser

ISBN: 9780920330654

Accession Number: AC637

Call Number: G512 S36 B74 Pam copy 2 (reference room)

Collection: Alpine Club of Canada Library

URL Notes: Link to Alpine Club of Canada's website re: Summit Series

Websites

https://www.alpineclubofcanada.ca/web/ACCMember/Community/Publications/Summit_Series.aspx

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"Nowt but a Fleein' Thing" : a history of climbing on Scafell

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/catalogue19922

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

Published Date: 2016

Author: Phizacklea, Al; Cocker, Mike

Publisher: Lancashire, England : The Fell and Rock Climbing Club of the English Lake District Limited

Call Number: DA P45 N69

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Author: Phizacklea, Al; Cocker, Mike

Responsibility: Al Phizacklea and Mike Cocker

Publisher: Lancashire, England : The Fell and Rock Climbing Club of the English Lake District Limited

Published Date: 2016

Physical Description: 398 p. : illus. (colour)

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

Subjects: Geology; Maps; Clubs; History; Rock climbing

Abstract: A magnificently illustrated volume of immense depth (not to mention size!) detailing the history of climbing on the Scafell crags from the earliest exploration to the present day. In 1874 George Seatree and Stanley Martin made the first ascent of North Climb, which was the first time the main face of Scafell had been ascended outside of the obvious gully lines. It was the start of great things on the crags of Scafell. Upon hearing their report of this new route, Will Ritson, landlord of the Huntsman’s Inn, looked at them incredulously, and declared in his usual broad Cumbrian dialect, "Nowt but a fleein’ thing could git up’t crags on’t Wasdale Head side". This book covers the full 200 year history of climbing on the crags of Scafell in both summer and winter conditions, in an extensive and comprehensive manner. Every route on the crag has been noted with the significant ascents being described in detail, and the entire book has been comprehensively illustrated by photographs from archive and newly commissioned work. A significant proportion of the source material has come from recordings made of the pioneers of these climbs that has never been published before. There is also an intricate explanation of the geological features which go to make up these crags as well as new maps and crag diagrams together with notes on conditions, biographies of past climbers and a comprehensive first ascent list that combines both summer and winter climbing for the first time. This book has been produced by members of the Fell and Rock Climbing Club and it is one of the most detailed compilations of rock climbing history to a single mountain crag in Britain. The Fell & Rock Climbing Club is the premier rock climbing and mountaineering club in the English Lake District. The Club was founded in 1906-07 and has been publishing a definitive series of climbing guidebooks to the Lakes since 1922. (from https://www.needlesports.com/49951/products/nowt-but-a-fleein-thing--a-history-of-climbing-on-scafell.aspx)

Contents: Introduction; Early years 1802 - 1914; Middle years 1915 - 1973; Recent years 1974 - 2015; Geology; Crag diagrams; First ascents; Biographies; Accidents; Acknowledgements

ISBN: 9780850280593

Accession Number: AC635

Call Number: DA P45 N69

Collection: Alpine Club of Canada Library

URL Notes: Publisher's website

Websites

https://www.frcc.co.uk/

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Some stories : lessons from the edge of business and sport

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/catalogue25029

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

Published Date: 2019

Author: Chouinard, Yvon

Publisher: Ventura, CA : Patagonia Books

Call Number: SK S66 C46

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Author: Chouinard, Yvon

Publisher: Ventura, CA : Patagonia Books

Published Date: 2019

Physical Description: 464 pages : illustrations (chiefly color)

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

Subjects: Autobiography; Essays; Environment; Environmental conservation; Equipment; Businesses; Rock climbing

Abstract: This collection of stories, articles, reflections and more offers insight into the life of an iconoclastic business leader and itinerant adventurer. Like sitting around the campfire, sharing a bottle of wine while telling stories, Some Stories is an eclectic portrait of a unique life well lived. (from Patagonia website)

Contents: North America Wall, Yosemite Valley -- Cathedral Rocks, Yosemite Valley -- Yosemite Valley, California -- Patagonia -- Doug Tompkins -- Flamingos, Patagonia -- Sandhill cranes, Nebraska -- Fiordo de las Montan~as, Chile -- Headwaters of Lago Inexplorado, Chile -- Bonefishing in the Bahamas -- Hatchery fish being released into San Francisco Bay -- Coastal wolves, British Columbia -- 12,000 young voters, Washington, DC.

Notes: Banff Mountain Film and Book Festival 2019

ISBN: 9781938340826

Accession Number: AC638

Call Number: SK S66 C46

Collection: Alpine Club of Canada Library

URL Notes: Summary on Patagonia website

Websites

https://www.patagonia.com/product/some-stories-lessons-from-the-edge-of-business-and-sport-by-yvon-chouinard-hardcover-book-published-by-patagonia/BK805.html

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