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Himalaya - the tribulations of mick & vic

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/catalogue25045
Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
Published Date
2017
Author
Fowler, Mick
Saunders, Victor
Publisher
LULU.COM
Call Number
G512 H56 F69
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Author
Fowler, Mick
Saunders, Victor
Publisher
LULU.COM
Published Date
2017
Physical Description
267 pages : ill.
Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
Subjects
Mountaineering
Mountaineers, British
Himalaya Mountains
Biography
Abstract
Mick Fowler and Victor Saunders, famed British alpinists learned to know each other while winter climbing in Scotland, in all kind of weather, mostly bad: an ideal stepping stone for great Himalayan adventures. They shared three expeditions in Pakistan: The ascents of Bojohagur (7329m), Spantik (7027m) and Ultar (7388m). The tales of these selected adventures, published separately over three of their books (rewarded several times - Banff festival, Boardman Tasker), have been assembled in a new book: HIMALAYA - Mick and Vic' Tribulations. The two pals' tales are intertwined and offer two visions sometimes similar, sometimes different of the same events, with a caustic humour at the turn of every single line. This refreshing, compelling text full of funny and uncommon anecdotes is also the story of their strong friendship. Besides the amateurs of mountaineering tales, this book should please the amateurs of unconventional atmospheres. (from Lulu website)
Contents
Forward
Prelude
Part One - in Great-Britain
Part Two - Bojohaghur, 1984
Part Three - Spantik, 1987
Part Four - Ultar, 1991
Apologue
Twenty Nine Years After
ISBN
9781326804817
Accession Number
AC639
Call Number
G512 H56 F69
Collection
Alpine Club of Canada Library
URL Notes
Summary on LULU website
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The history of the Calgary Mountain Club: Its members and thier activities 1960 - 1986

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/catalogue19857
Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
Published Date
1987
Author
Scott, Chic
Publisher
Chic Scott
Call Number
01.4 Sco3h
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Author
Scott, Chic
Responsibility
Chic Scott
Publisher
Chic Scott
Published Date
1987
Physical Description
384 pg
Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
Subjects
Scott, Charles (Chic)
Calgary
Banff
Newspapers
Clubs
Abstract
Pertains to the history of the Calgary Mountain Club. Through the use of photographs, written history and newspaper clippings, author Chic Scott works to tell the story of the Calgary Mountain Club. Scott used newspaper clippings extensively, many from local sources such as the Banff Crag and Canyon, the Calgary Herald, the University of Calgary Gazette and the Alberta Report, to tell the story of the Calgary Mountain Club.
Accession Number
2019.57
Call Number
01.4 Sco3h
Collection
Archives Library
URL Notes
The first URL is linked to the official website of the Calgary Mountain Club, while the second URL is linked to the official website of the author, Chic Scott.
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A life in the wild : the story of mountain explorer John Baldwin

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/catalogue25238
Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
Published Date
2019
Author
Scott, Chic
Publisher
Canmore, Alberta : The Alpine Club of Canada
Edition
Summit Series 2019
Call Number
01.4 Sc3a
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Author
Scott, Chic
Responsibility
Chic Scott
Edition
Summit Series 2019
Publisher
Canmore, Alberta : The Alpine Club of Canada
Published Date
2019
Physical Description
43 pages : illustrations
Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
Subjects
Skiing
Mountaineering
Travel
Biography
Abstract
Known affectionately to his friends as the King of the Coast Range, John Baldwin has spent his life in a quest to experience the west coast wilderness. Since his teenage years he has explored the rugged Coast Mountain Range, climbing 700 peaks, many of them first ascents, and making perhaps one hundred multi-week, long-distance forays across the icefields and along the ridges of what is one of the last true wilderness areas on earth. Shunning the easy path, John has forged his own way through some of the toughest geography on the planet. He is a mountaineer and explorer of the first order (from Alpine Club of Canada)
Contents
Introduction
Chapter One - an idyllic childhood
Chapter Two - the Varsity Outdoor Club
Chapter Three - a world of snow and ice
Chapter Four - adventures with John Clark
Chapter Five - the mountains of the coast
Chapter Six - soul of wilderness
Chapter Seven - a life dedicated to mountains
ISBN
9780920330777
Accession Number
2021.08
Call Number
01.4 Sc3a
Collection
Archives Library
URL Notes
Available to order via Alpine Club of Canada
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Mountain romantics : the Whytes of Banff

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/catalogue25280
Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
Published Date
2014
Author
Scott, Chic
Publisher
Banff, Alberta, Canada : Assiniboine Publishing Limited
Edition
First hardcover edition
Call Number
08.3 Sc3m copy 1 (signed)
08.3 Sc3m copy 2
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Author
Scott, Chic
Responsibility
Chic Scott
Edition
First hardcover edition
Publisher
Banff, Alberta, Canada : Assiniboine Publishing Limited
Published Date
2014
Physical Description
232 pages, 48 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations (some colour), maps, portraits (some colour)
Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
Subjects
Whyte (White) family
Whyte Jon
Whyte Museum of the Canadian Rockies
Whyte, Barbara
Whyte, Catharine Robb
White, Brad
White, Cliff J
White, Clifford
White, Clifford A.
White, Jack (Dave Jr.)
Whyte, Peter
History
Banff
Banff National Park
Abstract
This book tells the story of the White/Whyte family of Banff — pioneers Dave and Annie who created a successful mercantile business in Banff, their son Cliff who played a major role in creating the Mount Norquay ski resort and Skoki Lodge, his brother Peter and his wife Catharine who became two of the most famous artists of the Canadian Rockies, Clifford Jackson White and his wife Bev who created modern Sunshine Village Ski Resort, Jon Whyte the poet and historian and Cliffy, Brad and Tristan White who have had distinguished careers in the Warden Service and the tourist industry. This book tells the story of one of the most unique towns in Canada, through its ups and downs, and the colourful characters who have called Banff home. (From author's website)
Contents
Dave White -- go west, young man -- Dave and Annie -- partners -- Cliff White -- ski pioneer -- Pete 'n' Catharine -- Camelot on the bow -- Jackie and Barbara -- one good woman -- The White compound -- good and bad times -- Clifford and Bev -- the sunshine years -- Pete's later years and Catharine reborn -- Jon Whyte -- the bard of Banff -- Cliffy, Brad and Tristan -- new directions -- The Whyte Museum of the Canadian Rockies.
Notes
Copy 1 signed by author
ISBN
9780981105925
Call Number
08.3 Sc3m copy 1 (signed)
08.3 Sc3m copy 2
Collection
Archives Library
URL Notes
Author's website
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No easy way : the challenging life of the climbing taxman

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/catalogue25041
Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
Published Date
2018
Author
Fowler, Mick
Publisher
Sheffield : Vertebrate Publishing
Call Number
G512 N64 F69
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Author
Fowler, Mick
Publisher
Sheffield : Vertebrate Publishing
Published Date
2018
Physical Description
ix, 241 pages : illustrations
Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
Subjects
Biography
Mountaineering
Travel
Abstract
In No Easy Way, his third volume of climbing memoirs following Vertical Pleasure and On Thin Ice, Fowler recounts a series of expeditions to stunning mountains in China, India, Nepal and Tibet. Alongside partners including Paul Ramsden, Dave Turnbull, Andy Cave and Victor Saunders, he attempts striking, technically challenging unclimbed lines on Shiva, Gave Ding and Mugu Chuli – with a number of ascents winning prestigious Piolets d’Or, the Oscars of the mountaineering world. Written with his customary dry wit and understatement, he manages challenges away – the art of securing a permit for Tibet – and at home – his duties as Alpine Club president – all the while pursuing his passion for exploratory mountaineering. (from Vertebrate Publishing website)
Contents
The competing priorities of life -- Grosvenor: The dangers of cupping -- Kalaqiao: Hands drawn together in prayer -- The Goody Cash: Scottish sea cliffs at their best -- Manamcho: I've never seen a white man before -- Nottingham Castle 1: Challenges close to the office -- Vasuki Parbat: The judgement game -- Fell running: A new mildly eccentric form of exercise? -- Jura success: A passion is born -- Sulamar: The hottest bathtub ever -- The Xiate Trail: Trade routes can be challenging too -- Alpine Club: The establishment beckons -- Mugu Chuli: The bureaucrats go climbing -- Nottingham Castle 2: A brush with the constabulary -- The Prow of Shiva: Are we good enough to do it? -- Kishtwar Kailash: A very special drive and a 12.5-million-view video clip -- Talking about it... -- Hagshu: The bear, the tension, and the climb -- Gave Ding: True adventure -- Sersank: Never too old -- The challenges never end.
ISBN
9781911342755
Accession Number
AC693
Call Number
G512 N64 F69
Collection
Alpine Club of Canada Library
URL Notes
Summary on Vertebrate Publishing website
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