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[100 YR SWISS CENTENNIAL CLIMB 1999: Faye Summit notes. Bow Hut OCT - DEC 1998]

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Part Of
Alpine Club of Canada fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of summit notes from Mount Fay produced by the Alpine Club of Canada between 1998 and 1999. 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, wildl…
Date Range
1998-1999
Reference Code
M200 / V / A / 156
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. 2023.06
Reference Code
M200 / V / A / 156
GMD
Textual record
Organization record
Responsibility
Summit Registers and Notes produced by Alpine Club of Canada
Date Range
1998-1999
Physical Description
0.5 cm of textual records
History / Biographical
Mount Fay is located along the Continental/Great Divide, along the Alberta and British Columbia border. Mount Fay is part of the Canadian Rockies.
Scope & Content
File consists of summit notes from Mount Fay produced by the Alpine Club of Canada between 1998 and 1999. 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 / 156: [100 YR SWISS CENTENNIAL CLIMB 1999: Faye Summit notes. Bow Hut OCT - DEC 1998]
Notes
For Bow Hut Register, see M200 / IV / F / 31
Name Access
Alpine Club of Canada
Subject Access
Alberta
Alpine Club of Canada
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
Great Divide
Continental Divide
Alberta
British Columbia
Mount Fay
Access Restrictions
Restrictions may apply
Language
English
Related Material
M235
M200 / IV / F / 31
Category
Environment
Exploration and travel
Sports, recreation and leisure
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
Less detail
This material is presented as originally created; it may contain outdated cultural descriptions and potentially offensive content. Read more.

A. O. Wheeler Hut Registers

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Part Of
Alpine Club of Canada fonds
Scope & Content
Sub-series of hut registers from the A. O. Wheeler Hut produced by the Alpine Club of Canada between 1989 and 2016. 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, wildli…
Date Range
1989-2022
Reference Code
M200 / IV / D
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 / D: A. O. Wheeler Hut Registers
Accession Number
accn. 2023.10
accn. 8002
accn. 2014.8293
accn. 2023.19
accn. 2024.20
Reference Code
M200 / IV / D
GMD
Textual record
Organization record
Responsibility
Registers produced by the Alpine Club of Canada
Date Range
1989-2022
Physical Description
27 cm of textual records (11 volumes)
History / Biographical
The A. O. Wheeler Hut is located at Rogers Pass National Historic Site in Glacier National Park. The hut was built between 1945 and 1946, and it is a Recognized Federal Historic Building. The hut is named after one of the founding members of the Alpine Club of Canada, Arthur Oliver Wheeler. A. O. Wheeler was the first President of the Alpine Club of Canada, and he served as Honorary President of the Club for almost twenty years. According to the Alpine Club of Canada's website: "Carrying on the tradition of the Glacier House which was closed in 1925 and now exists only as a few concrete foundation pieces, the Wheeler Hut serves as a base for the legendary powder skiing of the Rogers Pass area. In summer there are numerous opportunities for climbing and hiking. This is the birthplace of alpinism in North America. Many of the routes are steeped in tradition and history, an interesting fact to remember as you reach for that next impeccable quartzite handhold or take that next footstep along one of the many trails which wind through the lush cedar forests that dominate the region. This is the one and only ACC hut which can be reached by vehicle in summer. Winter access is a mere 2 km along a well-broken and level trail. It is difficult to convey to the first time visitor the number and quality of the summer and winter day trips possible from the hut. The potential is outstanding from this single hut including summer hikes to Asulkan Pass or up the Great Glacier Trail to the Illecillewaet Glacier, summer climbs to Sapphire Col, Mt. Sir Donald, and Avalanche Peak; winter ski tours to Young’s Peak, the Seven Steps of Paradise, the Dome Glacier – the list goes on and on. Go and explore for yourself, you will not be disappointed! The Wheeler Hut is quite luxurious! A propane system provides the cooking and lighting, with two wood stoves for heating. The hut sleeps 30 in summer and 24 in winter."
Scope & Content
Sub-series of hut registers from the A. O. Wheeler Hut produced by the Alpine Club of Canada between 1989 and 2016. 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 / D / 1: "A. O. Wheeler Hut Register" May 13, 1989 - Sept. 30, 1995
M200 / IV / D / 2: Wheeler Hut register Oct. 6, 1995 - Mar. 28, 1998
M200 / IV / D / 3: Wheeler Hut [1998 - 2000]
M200 / IV / D / 4: A. O. Wheeler Hut Register 2000-2006
M200 / IV / D / 5: A. O. Wheeler Hut 2001 - 2003
M200 / IV / D / 6: A. O. Wheeler Hut Register 2003 - 2006
M200 / IV / D / 7: The Wheeler Hut Registers. Part 1 of 2.
M200 / IV / D / 8: The Wheeler Hut Registers. Part 2 of 2.
M200 / IV / D / 9: [2009 - 2012 Wheeler Hut Register]
M200 / IV / D / 10: 2013 - 2016 Wheeler Hut Register
M200 / IV / D / 11: Wheeler Hut Register [2014-2022]
Name Access
Alpine Club of Canada
Subject Access
Huts
Cabins and shelters
Cabins
Alpine Club of Canada
Backcountry skiing
British Columbia
Buildings
Buildings and facilities
Climbing
Club
Environment and Nature
Mountain
Mountaineering
National parks and reserves
Parks Canada
Provincial parks and reserves
Winter sports
Geographic Access
Canada
British Columbia
Glacier National Park
Rogers Pass
Illecillewaet Valley
Access Restrictions
Restrictions may apply
Reproduction Restrictions
Contains personal information
Language
English
Spanish
French
Category
Environment
Exploration and travel
Sports, recreation and leisure
Biographical Source Notes
The Alpine Club of Canada website: https://www.alpineclubofcanada.ca/a-o-wheeler-hut/ The Government of Canada - Parks Canada website: https://www.pc.gc.ca/apps/dfhd/page_fhbro_eng.aspx?id=11716
Title Source
Title based on contents of sub-series
Processing Status
Processed
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Abbot Pass Hut Registers

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Part Of
Alpine Club of Canada fonds
Scope & Content
Sub-series of hut registers from Abbot Hut produced by the Alpine Club of Canada between 1954 and 2017. 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…
Date Range
1954 - 1970
1972 - 1983
1987 - 2009
2011 - 2018
Reference Code
M200 / IV / A
Description Level
4 / Sub-series
GMD
Organization record
Textual 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 / A: Abbot Pass Hut Registers
Accession Number
accn. 2023.19
accn. 8002
accn. 2023.20
accn. 2023.32
accn. 1299
accn. 1040
accn. 2141
accn. 3298
accn. 3757
accn. 6376
accn. 6465
accn. 6623
accn. 7779
accn. 2023.10
accn. 2024.20
Reference Code
M200 / IV / A
GMD
Organization record
Textual record
Responsibility
Registers produced by Alpine Club of Canada
Date Range
1954 - 1970
1972 - 1983
1987 - 2009
2011 - 2018
Physical Description
53 cm of textual records (26 volumes)
History / Biographical
Abbot Pass Hut was built in 1922 and sits at an elevation of 2,926 meters. It is one of the highest structures in Canada. The hut was named after Philip Stanley Abbot who had died from a fall during the first known attempt to reach the summit of Mount Lefroy. The hut was a national historic site, but the hut was closed to visitors in 2018 due to the erosion of the slope beneath the hut. On June 30, 2022 Parks Canada officially removed Abbot Pass Hut, due to those environmental factors.
Scope & Content
Sub-series of hut registers from Abbot Hut produced by the Alpine Club of Canada between 1954 and 2017. 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 / A / 1: Abbot Pass Hut register [1954 - 1960]
M200 / IV / A / 2: [Abbot Pass Hut Register 1954 - 1970]
M200 / IV / A / 3: [Abbot Pass Hut? loose register 1972 - 1974]
M200 / IV / A / 4: [Abbot] Pass Hut [register 1974 - 1978]
M200 / IV / A / 5: Abbot Hut [register 1979 - 1980]
M200 / IV / A / 6: [Abbot]'s Hut Registry [1980 - 1982]
M200 / IV / A / 7: [Abbot Pass Hut Register 1982 - 1983]
M200 / IV / A / 8: [Abbot Pass register 1983]
M200 / IV / A / 9: [Abbot Hut Register 1987]
M200 / IV / A / 10: Abbot's Hut Bible [register, 1988 - 1992]
M200 / IV / A / 11: Abbot Pass Hut 1992 - 93
M200 / IV / A / 12: "Abbot Pass Hut Log Book" Aug. 24, 1993 - July 20, 1995
M200 / IV / A / 13: Abbot Pass hut register Aug. 11, 1995 - July 30, 1996.
M200 / IV / A / 14: [Abbot Pass] hut register July 30, 1996 - May 4, 1997
M200 / IV / A / 15: "Abbot Pass Hut Register" June 26, 1997 - September 3, 1998
M200 / IV / A / 16: Abbot Pass Hut [1998- 2000]
M200 / IV / A / 17: Abbot Pass Sep 6, 2000 - July 26, 2002
M200 / IV / A / 18: Abbot Hut Register 2002 - 2003
M200 / IV / A / 19: Abbot Pass Aug 31, 2003 - Aug 20, 2005
M200 / IV / A / 20: Abbot Pass Register 2004 - 2007
M200 / IV / A / 21: Abbot Hut Register 2007 - 2009
M200 / IV / A / 22: [2011 Abbot Hut Register]
M200 / IV / A / 23: Abbot Hut Register [2012 - 2014]
M200 / IV / A / 24: Abbot Pass Hut Register [2014 - 2016]
M200 / IV / A / 25: Abbot Pass Hut Register, 2016 - 2017
M200 / IV / A / 26: [Abbot Pass Hut Register: 2017-2018]
Name Access
Alpine Club of Canada
Subject Access
Abbot Pass Hut
Cabins
Cabins and shelters
Climbing
Environment
Exploration
Huts
Mountains
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
British Columbia
Canadian Rocky Mountains
Access Restrictions
Restrictions may apply
Reproduction Restrictions
Contains personal information
Language
English
French
Spanish
Japanese
German
Conservation
Some registers have been placed in mylar
Category
Environment
Exploration and travel
Sports, recreation and leisure
Biographical Source Notes
The Alpine Club of Canada website: https://www.alpineclubofcanada.ca/abbot-pass-hut/ The Government of Canada website: https://parks.canada.ca/pn-np/bc/yoho/culture/abbot
Title Source
Title based on contents of sub-series
Processing Status
Processed
Less detail
This material is presented as originally created; it may contain outdated cultural descriptions and potentially offensive content. Read more.
Part Of
Douglas Leighton fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of aerial photographs of terrain in British Columbia and Alberta. Includes locations such as Banff National Park and Yoho National Park with images of Glaciers, Lakes, Mountain ranges and tree lines.
Date Range
1995
Reference Code
V222 / IV / A / 1 / NS - 1 to 166
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Photograph
Transparency
Part Of
Douglas Leighton fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
M133
V222
Series
V222 / IV : Scenic Views
Sous-Fonds
V222
Sub-Series
V222 / IV / A: Aerial Photographs
Accession Number
2020.24
Reference Code
V222 / IV / A / 1 / NS - 1 to 166
GMD
Photograph
Transparency
Date Range
1995
Physical Description
166 photographs : col. slides ; 35 mm
Scope & Content
File consists of aerial photographs of terrain in British Columbia and Alberta. Includes locations such as Banff National Park and Yoho National Park with images of Glaciers, Lakes, Mountain ranges and tree lines.
Name Access
Leighton, Douglas
Subject Access
Photo Survey
Photography
Mountain
Lake O'hara
Geographic Access
Banff National Park
Yoho National Park
Lake O'Hara
Lake Louise
Canadian Rockies
Kootenay National Park
Assiniboine Provincial Park
Language
English
Creator
Douglas Leighton
Category
Environment
Sports, recreation and leisure
Science and technology
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
Less detail
This material is presented as originally created; it may contain outdated cultural descriptions and potentially offensive content. Read more.
Part Of
Douglas Leighton fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of aerial photographs of terrain in British Columbia and Alberta. Including Banff National Park, Canmore, Kananaskis, Kootenay National Park and Jasper National Park. Images include glaciers, lakes, mountain ranges, forest, highways, and trails.
Date Range
1993
1996
1997
1987
Reference Code
V222 / IV / A / 2 / NS - 1 to 134
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Photograph
Transparency
Part Of
Douglas Leighton fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
M133
V222
Series
V222 / IV : Scenic Views
Sous-Fonds
V222
Sub-Series
V222 / IV / A: Aerial Photographs
Accession Number
2020.24
Reference Code
V222 / IV / A / 2 / NS - 1 to 134
GMD
Photograph
Transparency
Date Range
1993
1996
1997
1987
Physical Description
134 photographs : col. slides ; 35 mm
Scope & Content
File consists of aerial photographs of terrain in British Columbia and Alberta. Including Banff National Park, Canmore, Kananaskis, Kootenay National Park and Jasper National Park. Images include glaciers, lakes, mountain ranges, forest, highways, and trails.
Name Access
Leighton, Douglas
Subject Access
Photo Survey
Photography
Mountain
Geographic Access
Banff National Park
Jumbo Mountain
Toby Creek
Kootenay National Park
Canmore, Alberta
Kananaskis
Canadian Rocky Mountains
Jasper National Park
Mt. Robson
Assininboine Provincial Park
Language
English
Creator
Douglas Leighton
Category
Environment
Sports, recreation and leisure
Science and technology
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
Less detail
This material is presented as originally created; it may contain outdated cultural descriptions and potentially offensive content. Read more.
Part Of
Douglas Leighton fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of aerial photographs of terrain in British Columbia and Alberta. Includes photographs of Jasper National Park and Banff National Park. Images include glaciers, lakes, mountain ranges, forest, highways, and trails.
Date Range
1987
1988
1993
1994
Reference Code
V222 / IV / A / 3 / NS - 1 to 125
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Photograph
Transparency
Part Of
Douglas Leighton fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
M133
V222
Series
V222 / IV : Scenic Views
Sous-Fonds
V222
Sub-Series
V222 / IV / A: Aerial Photographs
Accession Number
2020.24
Reference Code
V222 / IV / A / 3 / NS - 1 to 125
GMD
Photograph
Transparency
Date Range
1987
1988
1993
1994
Physical Description
125 photographs : col. slides ; 35 mm
Scope & Content
File consists of aerial photographs of terrain in British Columbia and Alberta. Includes photographs of Jasper National Park and Banff National Park. Images include glaciers, lakes, mountain ranges, forest, highways, and trails.
Name Access
Leighton, Douglas
Subject Access
Photo Survey
Photography
Mountain
Geographic Access
Banff National Park
Jasper National Park
Language
English
Creator
Douglas Leighton
Category
Environment
Sports, recreation and leisure
Science and technology
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
Less detail
This material is presented as originally created; it may contain outdated cultural descriptions and potentially offensive content. Read more.
Part Of
Douglas Leighton fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of aerial photographs of terrain in Banff National Park, Images include glaciers, lakes, mountain ranges, forest, highways, and trails.
Date Range
1996
Reference Code
V222 / IV / A / 4 / NS - 1 to 187
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Photograph
Transparency
Part Of
Douglas Leighton fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
M133
V222
Series
V222 / IV : Scenic Views
Sous-Fonds
V222
Sub-Series
V222 / IV / A: Aerial Photographs
Accession Number
2020.24
Reference Code
V222 / IV / A / 4 / NS - 1 to 187
GMD
Photograph
Transparency
Date Range
1996
Physical Description
187 photographs : col. slides ; 35 mm
Scope & Content
File consists of aerial photographs of terrain in Banff National Park, Images include glaciers, lakes, mountain ranges, forest, highways, and trails.
Name Access
Leighton, Douglas
Subject Access
Photo Survey
Photography
Mountain
Geographic Access
Banff National Park
Language
English
Creator
Douglas Leighton
Category
Environment
Sports, recreation and leisure
Science and technology
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
Less detail
This material is presented as originally created; it may contain outdated cultural descriptions and potentially offensive content. Read more.
Part Of
Douglas Leighton fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of aerial photographs of terrain in Banff National Park, Yoho National Park, Jasper National Park. Images include glaciers, lakes, mountain ranges, forest, highways, and trails.
Date Range
1987
1995
1996
Reference Code
V222 / IV / A / 5 / NS - 1 to 105
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Photograph
Transparency
Part Of
Douglas Leighton fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
M133
V222
Series
V222 / IV : Scenic Views
Sous-Fonds
V222
Sub-Series
V222 / IV / A: Aerial Photographs
Accession Number
2020.24
Reference Code
V222 / IV / A / 5 / NS - 1 to 105
GMD
Photograph
Transparency
Date Range
1987
1995
1996
Physical Description
105 photographs : col. slides ; 35 mm
Scope & Content
File consists of aerial photographs of terrain in Banff National Park, Yoho National Park, Jasper National Park. Images include glaciers, lakes, mountain ranges, forest, highways, and trails.
Name Access
Leighton, Douglas
Subject Access
Photo Survey
Photography
Mountain
Geographic Access
Banff National Park
Jasper National Park
Canadian Rocky Mountains
Assiniboine Provinvial Park
Columbia Icefields
Yoho National Park
Kananaskis
Language
English
Creator
Douglas Leighton
Category
Environment
Sports, recreation and leisure
Science and technology
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
Less detail
This material is presented as originally created; it may contain outdated cultural descriptions and potentially offensive content. Read more.
Part Of
Douglas Leighton fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of aerial photographs of terrain in British Columbia and Alberta. Including photographs of Kananaskis, Canmore, Invermere, Yoho National Park.
Date Range
1987
1988
1989
1992
1993
1995
1996
Reference Code
V222 / IV / A / 6 / NS - 1 to 194
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Photograph
Transparency
Part Of
Douglas Leighton fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
M133
V222
Series
V222 / IV : Scenic Views
Sous-Fonds
V222
Sub-Series
V222 / IV / A: Aerial Photographs
Accession Number
2020.24
Reference Code
V222 / IV / A / 6 / NS - 1 to 194
GMD
Photograph
Transparency
Date Range
1987
1988
1989
1992
1993
1995
1996
Physical Description
194 photographs : col. slides ; 35 mm
Scope & Content
File consists of aerial photographs of terrain in British Columbia and Alberta. Including photographs of Kananaskis, Canmore, Invermere, Yoho National Park.
Name Access
Leighton, Douglas
Subject Access
Photo Survey
Photography
Mountain
Geographic Access
Banff National Park
Kananaskis
Inveremere
Yoho National Park
Canmore, Alberta
Language
English
Creator
Douglas Leighton
Category
Environment
Sports, recreation and leisure
Science and technology
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
Less detail
This material is presented as originally created; it may contain outdated cultural descriptions and potentially offensive content. Read more.
Part Of
Douglas Leighton fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of aerial photographs of terrain in British Columbia and Alberta. Including photographs of Mt. Assiniboine Provincial Park, Bugaboos Mountains, Kootenay National Park, Banff National Park, and the Purcell Mountains.
Date Range
1991
1995
1996
1997
Reference Code
V222 / IV / A / 7 / NS - 1 to 134
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Photograph
Transparency
Part Of
Douglas Leighton fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
M133
V222
Series
V222 / IV : Scenic Views
Sous-Fonds
V222
Sub-Series
V222 / IV / A: Aerial Photographs
Accession Number
2020.24
Reference Code
V222 / IV / A / 7 / NS - 1 to 134
GMD
Photograph
Transparency
Date Range
1991
1995
1996
1997
Physical Description
134 photographs : col. slides ; 35 mm
Scope & Content
File consists of aerial photographs of terrain in British Columbia and Alberta. Including photographs of Mt. Assiniboine Provincial Park, Bugaboos Mountains, Kootenay National Park, Banff National Park, and the Purcell Mountains.
Name Access
Leighton, Douglas
Subject Access
Photo Survey
Photography
Mountain
Geographic Access
Banff National Park
Assiniboine Provincial Park
Kootenay National Park
Alberta
British Columbia
Language
English
Creator
Douglas Leighton
Category
Environment
Sports, recreation and leisure
Science and technology
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
Less detail
This material is presented as originally created; it may contain outdated cultural descriptions and potentially offensive content. Read more.

Alaska Highway signs project

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions56124
Part Of
Ben Gadd fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of notes, contracts and correspondence pertaining to Ben Gadd's work producing text for interpretive signs along the Alaska Highway on behalf of the British Columbia Ministry of Parks.
Date Range
1990-1991
Reference Code
M590 / III / D / 97
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Textual record
Part Of
Ben Gadd fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
M590
V810
S61
Series
M590 / III : Professional records
Sous-Fonds
M590
Sub-Series
M590 / III / D : Other contracts and projects
Accession Number
2021.20
Reference Code
M590 / III / D / 97
GMD
Textual record
Responsibility
Produced by Ben Gadd
Date Range
1990-1991
Physical Description
0.5 cm of textual records
Scope & Content
File consists of notes, contracts and correspondence pertaining to Ben Gadd's work producing text for interpretive signs along the Alaska Highway on behalf of the British Columbia Ministry of Parks.
Notes
File includes a brochure containing a map and travel information for Mount Robson Berg Lake Trail, with a note by Ben Gadd. brochure was possibly used as research/reference material in the production of Alaska Highway signs text
Name Access
Gadd, Ben
Subject Access
Research
Publication
Travel
Roads
Environment
Employment
Government
Geographic Access
Canada
British Columbia
Reproduction Restrictions
Restrictions may apply
Language
English
Category
Environment
Government
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
Less detail
This material is presented as originally created; it may contain outdated cultural descriptions and potentially offensive content. Read more.

Alberta "active best"

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions56445
Part Of
Douglas Leighton fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of photographs compiled by Douglas Leighton for publication. Includes photographs of landscapes, cityscapes, lakes, mountains, hotel, tourists, plants, flowers, waterfalls and glaciers.
Date Range
1987 - 1989
1991 - 1993
1995
1996
1998
2000 - 2002
2006
Reference Code
V222 / VI / C / 3 / NS - 1 to 146
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Photograph
Transparency
Part Of
Douglas Leighton fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
M133
V222
Series
V222 / VI : Publication
Sous-Fonds
V222
Sub-Series
V222 / VI / C: Compiled for publication
Accession Number
2020.24
Reference Code
V222 / VI / C / 3 / NS - 1 to 146
GMD
Photograph
Transparency
Date Range
1987 - 1989
1991 - 1993
1995
1996
1998
2000 - 2002
2006
Physical Description
146 photographs : col. slides ; 35 mm
Scope & Content
File consists of photographs compiled by Douglas Leighton for publication. Includes photographs of landscapes, cityscapes, lakes, mountains, hotel, tourists, plants, flowers, waterfalls and glaciers.
Name Access
Leighton, Douglas
Subject Access
British Columbia
Geographic Access
Alberta
Lake Louise, AB
Banff National Park
Banff
Exshaw, AB
Calgary, AB
Jasper, AB
Edmonton, AB
Canmore, AB
Language
English
Creator
Douglas Leighton
Category
Sports, recreation and leisure
Natural resources
Environment
Commerce and industry
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
Less detail
This material is presented as originally created; it may contain outdated cultural descriptions and potentially offensive content. Read more.

Ancient Alberta edited manuscript

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Part Of
Ben Gadd fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of one manuscript of a publication titled "In Search of Ancient Alberta" by Barbara Huck and Doug Whiteway, with edits and corrections by Ben and Cia Gadd. File also includes a letter sent to the Gadds from Barbara Huck, thanking them for their help.
Date Range
1997-1998
Reference Code
M590 / III / D / 35
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Textual record
Published record
Part Of
Ben Gadd fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
M590
V810
S61
Series
M590 / III : Professional records
Sous-Fonds
M590
Sub-Series
M590 / III / D : Other contracts and projects
Accession Number
2021.20
Reference Code
M590 / III / D / 35
GMD
Textual record
Published record
Date Range
1997-1998
Physical Description
1.5 cm of textual records
Scope & Content
File consists of one manuscript of a publication titled "In Search of Ancient Alberta" by Barbara Huck and Doug Whiteway, with edits and corrections by Ben and Cia Gadd. File also includes a letter sent to the Gadds from Barbara Huck, thanking them for their help.
Name Access
Gadd, Ben
Gadd, Cia
Subject Access
Natural history
Research
Environment
Publication
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
Jasper National Park
Reproduction Restrictions
Restrictions may apply
Language
English
Category
Environment
Government
Title Source
Original title used
Processing Status
Processed
Less detail
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ARÊTE [ca. 1994-2016]

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Part Of
Alpine Club of Canada fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of a summit record from Arête Peak produced by the Alpine Club of Canada between around 1994 and 2016. 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 su…
Date Range
ca. 1994-2016
Reference Code
M200 / V / A / 137
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
Reference Code
M200 / V / A / 137
GMD
Textual record
Organization record
Responsibility
Summit Registers and Notes produced by Alpine Club of Canada
Date Range
ca. 1994-2016
Physical Description
0.5 cm of textual record 1 volume
History / Biographical
Arête Peak is located in Yoho National Park, British Columbia. Nearby are Mount des Poilus and Isolated Peak.
Scope & Content
File consists of a summit record from Arête Peak produced by the Alpine Club of Canada between around 1994 and 2016. 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 / 137: ARÊTE [ca. 1994-2016]
Name Access
Alpine Club of Canada
Subject Access
Alpine Club of Canada
Backpacking
British Columbia
Climbing
Club
Description and travel
Environment
Environment and Nature
Hiking
Mountain
Mountaineering
Mountaineers
Mountains
National parks and reserves
Parks Canada
Record keeping
Sports and leisure
Sports and recreation
Summit
Trails
Geographic Access
Canada
Canadian Rocky Mountains
British Columbia
Yoho National Park
Access Restrictions
Restrictions may apply
Language
English
Conservation
Register contains mold. Register has been 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
Less detail
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Association of Canadian Mountain Guides manual

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Part Of
Ben Gadd fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of correspondence and other documents pertaining to written drafts which Ben Gadd produced for the Association of Canadian Mountain Guides (ACMG). Ben's work was used in the creation of a training manual for the ACMG in 1991.
Date Range
1990-1991
Reference Code
M590 / III / D / 23
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Textual record
Part Of
Ben Gadd fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
M590
V810
S61
Series
M590 / III : Professional records
Sous-Fonds
M590
Sub-Series
M590 / III / D : Other contracts and projects
Accession Number
2021.20
Reference Code
M590 / III / D / 23
GMD
Textual record
Date Range
1990-1991
Physical Description
0.5 cm of textual records
Scope & Content
File consists of correspondence and other documents pertaining to written drafts which Ben Gadd produced for the Association of Canadian Mountain Guides (ACMG). Ben's work was used in the creation of a training manual for the ACMG in 1991.
Name Access
Gadd, Ben
Subject Access
Organizations
Research
Environment
Education
Language
English
Category
Environment
Education
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
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Part Of
Ben Gadd fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of author's copies of multiple editions of Ben Gadd's book, Handbook of the Canadian Rockies. Editions in file are annotated with notes and corrections by the author.
Date Range
1991-1992
1995
1999
2003
Reference Code
M590 / II / A / 89 to 93
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Published record
Textual record
Newspaper clipping
Part Of
Ben Gadd fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
M590
V810
S61
Series
M590 / II : Research and publication records
Sous-Fonds
M590
Sub-Series
M590 / II / A : Handbook of the Canadian Rockies
Accession Number
2021.20
Reference Code
M590 / II / A / 89 to 93
GMD
Published record
Textual record
Newspaper clipping
Responsibility
Produced by Ben Gadd, Corax Press
Date Range
1991-1992
1995
1999
2003
Physical Description
18 cm of textual records : 5 volumes ; 14 x 21 cm
Scope & Content
File consists of author's copies of multiple editions of Ben Gadd's book, Handbook of the Canadian Rockies. Editions in file are annotated with notes and corrections by the author.
Notes
Volumes in file are arranged by date
Name Access
Gadd, Ben
Subject Access
Publication
Research
Professional and Personal Life
Travel
Environment
Geology
Natural history
Wildlife
Conservation
National parks and reserves
Tourism
Recreation
Geographic Access
Canada
Canadian Rocky Mountains
Reproduction Restrictions
Copyright restrictions apply
Language
English
Creator
Ben Gadd
Category
Environment
Exploration, discovery and travel
Sports, recreation and leisure
Tourism
Title Source
Original title used
Processing Status
Processed
Less detail
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Awards and nominations

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Part Of
Ben Gadd fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of correspondence and published articles pertaining to the 1995 Banff Mountain Film and Book Festival, as well as an application form which Ben filled out to submit the second edition of Handbook of the Canadian Rockies in the competition. File also includes a certificate given to Ben…
Date Range
1995
Reference Code
M590 / II / A / 22
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Textual record
Part Of
Ben Gadd fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
M590
V810
S61
Series
M590 / II : Research and publication records
Sous-Fonds
M590
Sub-Series
M590 / II / A : Handbook of the Canadian Rockies
Accession Number
2021.20
Reference Code
M590 / II / A / 22
GMD
Textual record
Date Range
1995
Physical Description
1 cm of textual records
Scope & Content
File consists of correspondence and published articles pertaining to the 1995 Banff Mountain Film and Book Festival, as well as an application form which Ben filled out to submit the second edition of Handbook of the Canadian Rockies in the competition. File also includes a certificate given to Ben after his book won the "Best Guide Book" award in the same competition, and a letter from Barbara Grinder sent to Ben and Cia Gadd suggesting that they enter the book in the Andy Russell Nature Writers Award competition.
Name Access
Gadd, Ben
Subject Access
Research
Publication
Professional and Personal Life
Correspondence
Competition
Community events
Wildlife
Natural history
Environment
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
Banff
Jasper
Reproduction Restrictions
Restrictions may apply
Language
English
Category
Environment
Communications
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
Less detail
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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
Title based on contents of sub-series
Processing Status
Processed
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Part Of
Douglas Leighton fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of photographs compiled by Douglas Leighton for publication. Includes photographs of landscapes, lakes, mountains, hotel, tourists, waterfalls and glaciers.
Date Range
1978
1979
1984
1986 - 1993
1995
1996
Reference Code
V222 / VI / C / 2 / NS - 1 to 155
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Photograph
Transparency
Part Of
Douglas Leighton fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
M133
V222
Series
V222 / VI : Publication
Sous-Fonds
V222
Sub-Series
V222 / VI / C: Compiled for publication
Accession Number
2020.24
Reference Code
V222 / VI / C / 2 / NS - 1 to 155
GMD
Photograph
Transparency
Date Range
1978
1979
1984
1986 - 1993
1995
1996
Physical Description
155 photographs : col. slides ; 35 mm
Scope & Content
File consists of photographs compiled by Douglas Leighton for publication. Includes photographs of landscapes, lakes, mountains, hotel, tourists, waterfalls and glaciers.
Name Access
Leighton, Douglas
Subject Access
British Columbia
Geographic Access
Alberta
Lake Louise, AB
Banff National Park
Banff
Exshaw
Canmore
Language
English
Creator
Douglas Leighton
Category
Sports, recreation and leisure
Natural resources
Environment
Commerce and industry
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
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Part Of
Ben Gadd fonds
Scope & Content
Fonds consists of materials pertaining to Ben Gadd's personal life and career as an environmental researcher, educator, interpretive guide, publisher, public speaker and author, ca.1956-2018. Fonds includes maps, research materials, publication notes/drafts, correspondence, contracts, photographs, …
Date Range
1956-2018
Reference Code
M590 / V810 / S61
Description Level
1 / Fonds
GMD
Digital image
Drawing
Negative
Newspaper clipping
Photograph
Photograph print
Postcard
Published record
Textual record
Video
Transparency
Part Of
Ben Gadd fonds
Description Level
1 / Fonds
Fonds Number
M590
V810
Sous-Fonds
M590
V810
Accession Number
2021.20
2024.01
Reference Code
M590 / V810 / S61
GMD
Digital image
Drawing
Negative
Newspaper clipping
Photograph
Photograph print
Postcard
Published record
Textual record
Video
Transparency
Date Range
1956-2018
Physical Description
ca. 7.9 metres of textual records -- ca. 274 maps -- 29 VHS tapes -- ca.15 discs with digital files -- 21 cassettes -- photographs -- oversized materials -- USB stick with 15 sldeshows
History / Biographical
Ben Gadd (1946-) is a retired naturalist, guide, geologist, instructor, freelance writer and award-winning author based in the Canadian Rockies. Ben was born in Colorado Springs, Colorado in 1946. He met his wife, Cia (Langdon) Gadd at Colorado College in 1965, and the couple married four weeks later. Ben and Cia had two sons, Will and Toby. Ben and his family relocated to Jasper in the late 1960s. Ben later attended the University of Lethbridge and graduated with a Bachelor's degree in Earth Science in 1972. Between 1976 and 1980, Ben taught classes at Mount Royal College and the Southern Alberta Institute of Technology; he later taught additional classes at Grant MacEwan College and Lakeland College. From 1981, Ben also worked as a seasonal naturalist/guide for Parks Canada. Ben left Parks Canada in 1985 to start an independent naturalist guiding business with Cia based in Jasper and other parts of the Canadian Rockies, which the couple continued to operate for over two decades. Ben published his best-known work, "Handbook of the Canadian Rockies", through his publishing company Corax Press in 1986. The second edition of "Handbook of the Canadian Rockies" received multiple awards after its release in 1995. Ben's fiction book, "Raven's End" won the title of Best Canadian Rockies Book at the Banff Mountain Film and Book Festival in 2001 and became a Canadian bestseller. Overall, Ben has authored or co-authored 11 books and received nearly one dozen awards for his achievements as a writer, researcher and guide. Ben continued to lead guided hikes and school programs until his retirement in 2016.
Scope & Content
Fonds consists of materials pertaining to Ben Gadd's personal life and career as an environmental researcher, educator, interpretive guide, publisher, public speaker and author, ca.1956-2018. Fonds includes maps, research materials, publication notes/drafts, correspondence, contracts, photographs, video and sound recordings, and other related material. Materials donated in 2024 include one USB stick containing
Notes
Ben Gadd fonds arrangement: Series I : Personal records - Subseries A : Travel guides and maps - Subseries B : Education and early writings - Subseries C : Personal interest files - Subseries D : Other personal and collected Series II : Research and publication records - Subseries A : Handbook of the Canadian Rockies - Subseries B : Other publications Series III : Professional records - Subseries A : Parks Canada Records - Subseries B : Interpretive guiding - Subseries C : Teaching records - Subseries D : Other contracts and projects Series IV : Legal and financial records - Subseries A : Legal records - Subseries B : Financial records
Name Access
Gadd, Ben
Gadd, Cia
Subject Access
Education
Research
Publication
Environment
Geology
Tourism
Family and personal life
Personal and Professional Life
Academics
Guiding
Guides
Businesses
Finances
Conservation
Wildlife
Natural history
Sports and recreation
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
Jasper National Park
Banff National Park
Yoho National Park
Kootenay National Park
Lethbridge
United States of America
Colorado
Canadian Rocky Mountains
Reproduction Restrictions
Copyright restrictions apply
Language
English
French
Dutch
Category
Education
Environment
Family and personal life
Sports, recreation and leisure
Title Source
Title based on contents of fonds
Processing Status
Processed / Unprocessed
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