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Part Of
Luxton family fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of photographs of Norman Luxton with dogs, dog portraits, views in front of Trading Post, breeding information and licenses
Date Range
[between 1904 and 1962]
Reference Code
LUX / I / D1 - 11, 12
Description Level
4 / Sub-series
GMD
Photograph
Photograph print
Negative
Part Of
Luxton family fonds
Description Level
4 / Sub-series
Fonds Number
LUX
Series
I.D.1. Personal and professional : Personal and family life
Sous-Fonds
I. Norman Luxton sous-fonds
Accession Number
LUX
Reference Code
LUX / I / D1 - 11, 12
GMD
Photograph
Photograph print
Negative
Date Range
[between 1904 and 1962]
Physical Description
ca.205 photographs (ca.95 prints, ca.110 negatives). -- .5 cm of textual records
Scope & Content
File consists of photographs of Norman Luxton with dogs, dog portraits, views in front of Trading Post, breeding information and licenses
Subject Access
Animals
Dogs
Family and personal life
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
Banff
Reproduction Restrictions
Restrictions may apply
Language
N/A
Category
Family and personal life
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
Less detail
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Calgary Climbers Festival poster portraits [copy negatives]

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Part Of
Chic Scott fonds
Scope & Content
Sub-sub series consists of 9 copy negative images of rock climbers which were used as official portraits for a 1988 Calgary Climbers Festival promotional poster. Climbers featured on poster include: Lynn Hill, Kurt Diemberger, Fred Beckey, Voytek Kurtyka, Wolfgang Gullich, Kevin McLane, Jeff Marsha…
Date Range
1988
Reference Code
V40 / XII / A
Description Level
4 / Sub-series
GMD
Photograph
Negative, copy
Part Of
Chic Scott fonds
Description Level
4 / Sub-series
Fonds Number
M57
S47
V40
Series
V40 / XII
Sous-Fonds
V40
Sub-Series
V40 / XII / D : Published materials
Accession Number
6772
Reference Code
V40 / XII / A
GMD
Photograph
Negative, copy
Date Range
1988
Physical Description
9 photographs : b&w copy negatives
Scope & Content
Sub-sub series consists of 9 copy negative images of rock climbers which were used as official portraits for a 1988 Calgary Climbers Festival promotional poster. Climbers featured on poster include: Lynn Hill, Kurt Diemberger, Fred Beckey, Voytek Kurtyka, Wolfgang Gullich, Kevin McLane, Jeff Marshall, Barry Blanchard and Greg Child.
Notes
Copy of poster which images were used for is processed with reference number M57 / XII / D / 1
Subject Access
Sports
Recreation
Photography
Portrait
Calgary Mountain Club
Climbing
Mountaineering
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
Calgary
Reproduction Restrictions
Reference use only- no reproduction
Language
N/A
Related Material
M57 / XII / D / 1 (oversize)
Category
Sports, recreation and leisure
Title Source
Title based on contents of sub-series
Processing Status
Processed
Less detail
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Southern Alberta research project

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions55619
Part Of
Luxton family fonds
Scope & Content
Sub-series consists of textual and visual materials pertaining to the history of Southern Alberta. Includes personal accounts, day books and diaries, genealogical research, records of livestock and other trade, and portrait and group photographs depicting early settlers of Southern Alberta. Materia…
Date Range
[ca.1845-1920]
Reference Code
LUX / II / C6
Description Level
4 / Sub-series
GMD
Cabinet card
Diary
Organization record
Photograph
Postcard
Print
Private record
Published record
Scrapbook
Textual record
Tintype
Part Of
Luxton family fonds
Description Level
4 / Sub-series
Fonds Number
LUX
Series
LUX / II / C : Personal records
Sous-Fonds
LUX / II : Eleanor Luxton sous-fonds
Accession Number
LUX
Reference Code
LUX / II / C6
GMD
Cabinet card
Diary
Organization record
Photograph
Postcard
Print
Private record
Published record
Scrapbook
Textual record
Tintype
Date Range
[ca.1845-1920]
Physical Description
29 cm of textual records -- 29 photographs (28 b&w prints, 1 tintype) ; 20 x 25 cm or smaller
Scope & Content
Sub-series consists of textual and visual materials pertaining to the history of Southern Alberta. Includes personal accounts, day books and diaries, genealogical research, records of livestock and other trade, and portrait and group photographs depicting early settlers of Southern Alberta. Materials in sub-series believed to have been collected by Eleanor Luxton, possibly on behalf of the Southern Alberta Pioneers' and Old Timers' Association or as part of Eleanor's personal research.
Subject Access
Activities
Agriculture
Animals
Buildings
Businesses
Community life
Commerce and industry
Communications
Correspondence
Environment
Family and personal life
Farmland
Finances
Genealogy
History
Homestead
Immigration and homesteading
Inventory
Land use
Land, settlement and immigration
Manufacturing
Municipal views
Oil
Postcards
Portrait
Property
Real estate business
Research
Settlement
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
Reproduction Restrictions
Some restrictions may apply - fragile materials
Language
English
Category
Commerce and industry
Communications
Family and personal life
Environment
Land, settlement and immigration
Natural resources
Title Source
Title based on contents of sub-series
Processing Status
Processed
Less detail
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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 - 2017
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
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 - 2017
Physical Description
51 cm of textual records (25 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
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
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
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Elizabeth Parker Hut Registers

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Part Of
Alpine Club of Canada
Scope & Content
Sub-series of hut registers from the Elizabeth Parker Hut produced by the Alpine Club of Canada between 1982 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, wil…
Date Range
1982 - 2019
Reference Code
M200 / IV / B
Description Level
4 / Sub-series
GMD
Textual record
Organization record
Part Of
Alpine Club of Canada
Description Level
4 / Sub-series
Fonds Number
M200
V14
S6
Series
M200 / IV: Hut Registers
Sous-Fonds
M200
Sub-Series
M200 / IV / B: Elizabeth Parker Hut Registers
Accession Number
accn. 2023.10
accn. 5538
accn. 6465
accn. 8002
accn. 7779
accn. 2014.8293
accn. 2023.31
accn. 2023.20
accn. 2023.15
accn. 2020.05
Reference Code
M200 / IV / B
GMD
Textual record
Organization record
Responsibility
Registers produced by the Alpine Club of Canada
Date Range
1982 - 2019
Physical Description
51 cm of textual records (24 volumes)
History / Biographical
The Elizabeth Parker hut was named after one of the founding members of the Alpine Club of Canada, Elizabeth Parker. The hut is located in Yoho National Park, near Lake O'Hara in British Columbia. The hut is one of the most popular accommodations run by the Alpine Club of Canada. The Elizabeth Parker hut is made up of two buildings; the main hut and Wiwaxy Cabin. The total capacity of the two buildings is 24 people in the summer and 20 people in the winter. According to the Alpine Club of Canada Guide for Backcountry Huts: Elizabeth Parker Info Sheet: "The present Wiwaxy cabin was the first hut in the Lake O’Hara area, built in 1912 by the Canadian Pacific Railway. This was the same year that the ACC applied for and was granted a two-acre lease for a future hut on the south shore of Lake O’Hara, the site of the Club’s 1909 annual camp. In 1919, the CPR built the present Elizabeth Parker Hut, and by 1923 had built a further 11 huts in the meadow. In 1923/24, the CPR moved all but the first two huts down to the lakeshore, and seven years later donated the last two in the meadow to the ACC. The Club was able to exchange its lakeshore lease for a meadow lease, and in 1931 was in business with a hut at Lake O’Hara - the Elizabeth Parker Hut. As you can expect with log buildings, the Elizabeth Parker Hut has required substantial renovations and upkeep. Over the years the hut has seen a new floor, a new roof, new timbers and new foundation logs, as well as completely new interior furnishings. The outhouses are new, a stove in the Wiwaxy Cabin has been added and the entire meadow around the hut has been rehabilitated and reseeded. Over the past couple of years, the Huts Committee has worked very hard to restore the appearance of the hut as closely as possible to its original state. The Canadian government designated the Elizabeth Parker Hut as a Federal Heritage Building in 1997." “...her memory is preserved by the very popular tribute inscribed with her name, the ‘Elizabeth Parker Hut’, maintained in one of the most charming centres of the Canadian Rockies, close by beautiful Lake O’Hara.” (Quotation from Elizabeth Parker’s obituary by A. O. Wheeler, CAJ #29."
Scope & Content
Sub-series of hut registers from the Elizabeth Parker Hut produced by the Alpine Club of Canada between 1982 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. Series is separated into individual hut registers, arranged by date:
M200 / IV / B / 1: Elizabeth Parker Hut Register June 21, 1982 - April 14, 1985
M200 / IV / B / 2: Eliz. Parker Hut register 1985 - 88
M200 / IV / B / 3: Elizabeth Parker Hut Register [1988 - 1991]
M200 / IV / B / 4: Elizabeth Parker Hut Register 1991 - 92
M200 / IV / B / 5: [Elizabeth Parker Hut Register 1992 - 94]
M200 / IV / B / 6: Elizabeth Parker Hut register June 17, 1994 - Nov. 13, 1995
M200 / IV / B / 7: [Elizabeth Parker] hut register Oct. 28, 1995 - Jan. 25, 1997
M200 / IV / B / 8: Elizabeth Parker Hut register Jan. 19, 1997 - Jan. 25, 1998
M200 / IV / B / 9: "Elizabeth Parker Hut Register" January 29, 1998 - September 10, 1998
M200 / IV / B / 10: "Elizabeth Parker Hut Register" November 4, 1998 - September 22, 1999
M200 / IV / B / 11: Elizabeth Parker Hut Register Oct. 2, 1999 - Jan. 1, 2000
M200 / IV / B / 12: Elizabeth Parker Mar 7, 2000 - Feb 9, 2002
M200 / IV / B / 13: Elizabeth Parker Sep 7, 2000 - Jan 27, 2002
M200 / IV / B / 14: Elizabeth Parker Mar 13, 2002 - Mar 31, 2003
M200 / IV / B / 15: Elizabeth Parker Hut Register 2003 - 2004
M200 / IV / B / 16: Elizabeth Parker Hut Register 2005 - 2007
M200 / IV / B / 17: Elizabeth Parker Hut Register 2006 - 2007
M200 / IV / B / 18: [2007 - 2009 Elizabeth Parker Hut Register]
M200 / IV / B / 19: [2009 -2010 Elizabeth Parker Hut Register]
M200 / IV / B / 20: Elizabeth Parker Hut Registry, 2011 - 2012
M200 / IV / B / 21: Elizabeth Parker Hut Register Aug 2012 - Nov. 2014
M200 / IV / B / 22: Elizabeth Parker Hut Register [2014 -2016]
M200 / IV / B / 23: Elizabeth Parker Hut Register 2016 -2018
M200 / IV / B / 24: The Alpine Club of Canada Hut Register Elizabeth Parker Hut 2017 - 2019
Name Access
Alpine Club of Canada
Subject Access
Alpine Club of Canada
Backcountry skiing
British Columbia
Cabins
Cabins and shelters
Climbing
Environment and Nature
Hiking
Huts
Lake O'hara
Mountaineering
Mountains
Parks Canada
Ski mountaineering
Sports and recreation
Yoho National Park
Geographic Access
Canada
British Columbia
Lake O'Hara
Field, B. C.
Yoho National Park
Access Restrictions
Restrictions may apply
Language
English
French
Spanish
German
Category
Environment
Exploration and travel
Sports, recreation and leisure
Biographical Source Notes
Alpine Club of Canada website: https://www.alpineclubofcanada.ca/elizabeth-parker-hut/ Alpine Club of Canada Backcountry Huts: Elizabeth Parker Info Sheet: https://www.alpineclubofcanada.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/EParkerHut-InfoSheet.pdf
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.

Wates-Gibson Hut Registers

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Part Of
Alpine Club of Canada fonds
Scope & Content
Sub-series of hut registers from the Wates-Gibson Hut produced by the Alpine Club of Canada between 1983 and 2018. 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, wildlif…
Date Range
1983 - 2018
Reference Code
M200 / IV / C
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 / C : Wates-Gibson Hut Registers
Accession Number
accn. 2023.10
accn. 8002
accn. 2023.19
accn. 2023.20
accn. 2023.32
Reference Code
M200 / IV / C
GMD
Textual record
Organization record
Responsibility
Registers produced by Alpine Club of Canada
Date Range
1983 - 2018
Physical Description
25 cm of textual records (13 volumes)
History / Biographical
The Wates-Gibson Memorial Hut is located in the Emerite/Tonquin Valley of Jasper National Park in Alberta. According to the Alpine Club of Canada Backcountry Huts: Wates-Gibson Info Sheet: "The present Wates-Gibson Memorial Hut is the third ACC structure on the third different plot of land to serve skiers and climbers in the Emerite-Tonquin Valley. The original Memorial Hut was on Penstock Creek some 500 metre north of the present hut site. It was built in 1930 and lasted 17 years before the foundation gave way and a better location was sought. The Wates-Memorial Hut remained for the next 12 years on the north shore of Outpost Lake. Unfortunately the location was too close to the shore of the lake for expansion, and in 1959 when the ACC applied to Jasper National Park for a permit to enlarge the hut, it was turned down. The completely new Wates Gibson Memorial Hut was built on the present site in 1959 after the idea of moving the existing hut and then renovating it was rejected. The Edmonton section of the ACC initiated the idea for a climbing and skiing hut in the Jasper area in 1927, but found they could not finance it alone. They approached the National Club to assist with the financing, specifically from two funds: the Soldier’s Memorial Fund, set up in remembrance of Canadians who gave their lives in the Great War, and the Slark-Rutishauser Fund, established in the memory of the first ascentionists of Dedoubt Peak in the Ramparts. Redoubt, named in concurrence to a protected place of refuge; ironically, Slark and Rutishauser apparently had an accident while descending and they were never seen again. The first hut, built on the north shore of Penstock Creek in 1930 with money from these funds, was simply named the Memorial Hut. Cyril G. Wates was a well-known climber and Club member to the time of his death in 1946. Among other climbing accomplishments, Wates participated in the first ascent of Mt. Geikie, the highest mountain in the Ramparts. Wates was active in the administration of the Club and a driving force behind the construction of the original Memorial Hut, and served as Club President from 1938 to 1940. The second hut in the area, the Wates-Memorial Hut, was a fitting tribute to a true lover of the Rampart area and a man for whom “the mountains weaved a thread of worship…a thread of peace.” Upon the building of the third hut in the area, the name of Rex Gibson was added to its title. Gibson was the president of the Club from 1955 to 1957, when he died in a climbing accident after being elected to a second term. Gibson also had a strong affinity for the Tonquin Valley and the Ramparts in particular, where he did much of his earlier climbing with Cyril Wates."
Scope & Content
Sub-series of hut registers from the Wates-Gibson Hut produced by the Alpine Club of Canada between 1983 and 2018. 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 / C / 1: "Wates Gibson Hut A.C.C. Register" Feb. 19, 1983 - Mar. 18, 1988 + loose pages added Mar. 11, 1989 - Dec. 28, 1990
M200 / IV / C / 2: Wates-Gibson Hut Register March 9, 88 - Oct. 23/88 [should be July 22, 1990]
M200 / IV / C / 3: Wates-Gibson Hut register Feb. 23, 1991 - Aug. 24, 1994
M200 / IV / C / 4: Wates-Gibson hut register Mar 8, 1994 - July 31, 1996
M200 / IV / C / 5: Wates Gibson Hut Register [1996 - 1999]
M200 / IV / C / 6: Wates-Gibson Hut Register 1999-2001
M200 / IV / C / 7: Unidentified Hut [Maybe Wates-Gibson Hut Register] 2001 -2004
M200 / IV / C / 8: Wates-Gibson Hut Register 2003 - 2004
M200 / IV / C / 9: Unidentified Hut Maybe Wates-Gibson Hut Register 2003 - 2007
M200 / IV/ C / 10: Wates-Gibson Hut Register 2005 - 2007
M200 / IV / C / 11: Wates-Gibson Hut register (2007 - 11)
M200 / IV / C / 12: Wates-Gibson Hut Register [2012 - 2016]
M200 / IV / C / 13: Wates-Gibson Hut Register, 2016 - 2018
Name Access
Alpine Club of Canada
Subject Access
Cabins
Cabins and shelters
Alberta
Alpine Club of Canada
Backcountry skiing
Climbing
Environment and Nature
Hiking
Huts
Memorial
Mountain
Mountaineering
Parks Canada
Skiing
Sports and leisure
Winter sports
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
Jasper National Park
Jasper, AB
Tonquin Valley
Access Restrictions
Restrictions may apply
Language
English
French
Norwegian
Spanish
Japanese
Mandarin
Category
Environment
Exploration and travel
Sports, recreation and leisure
Biographical Source Notes
Alpine Club of Canada website: https://www.alpineclubofcanada.ca/wates-gibson-hut/ Alpine Club of Canada Wates-Gibson Info Sheet PDF: https://www.alpineclubofcanada.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/WatesGibson2018.pdf
Title Source
Title based on contents of sub-series
Processing Status
Processed
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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
1989-2016
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
Reference Code
M200 / IV / D
GMD
Textual record
Organization record
Responsibility
Registers produced by the Alpine Club of Canada
Date Range
1989-2016
Physical Description
25 cm of textual records (10 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
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
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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Sydney Vallance (Fryatt) Hut Registers

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Part Of
Alpine Club of Canada fonds
Scope & Content
Sub-series of hut registers from the Sydney Vallance (Fryatt) Hut produced by the Alpine Club of Canada between 1985 and 2020. 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 …
Date Range
1985 - 2020
Reference Code
M200 / IV / E
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 / E: Sydney Vallance (Fryatt) Hut Registers
Accession Number
accn. 6623
accn. 2023.10
accn. 8002
accn. 2023.19
accn. 2023.20
accn. 2023.32
accn. 2023.41
Reference Code
M200 / IV / E
GMD
Textual record
Organization record
Responsibility
Registers produced by the Alpine Club of Canada
Date Range
1985 - 2020
Physical Description
32 cm of textual records 17 volumes
History / Biographical
The Sydney Vallance (Fryatt) Hut is located in Fryatt Valley of Jasper National Park. According to the Alpine Club of Canada's website and their Fryatt Hut Info Sheet: "The idea for this hut was born in 1968 when the Vallance family made [a] donation to the Alpine Club of Canada for a backcountry hut. Fryatt Valley was quickly chosen, the location of the Club’s General Mountaineering Camp eight years earlier, and a site with excellent mountaineering but a very long approach. The hut was constructed in 1970 and turned over to Jasper National Park for operation. The hut was initially abused, to the extent that Parks eventually removed the interior facilities. In 1991 this hut, along with Mt. Colin and the Mt. Alberta (Lloyd MacKay) Huts, was turned over to the ACC to operate. The Club has upgraded the outhouse from pit to fly-out barrel system and installed an efficient coal-burning stove to replace one which was removed in 1991. The hut is named for Sydney R. Vallance, Q.C., ACC president from 1947 to 1950, who died in 1979."
Scope & Content
Sub-series of hut registers from the Sydney Vallance (Fryatt) Hut produced by the Alpine Club of Canada between 1985 and 2020. 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 / E / 1: [Fryatt Hut 1985 - 1986]
M200 / IV / E / 2: [Fryatt Hut 1986 -87]
M200 / IV / E / 3: [Fryatt Hut 1987 - 88]
M200 / IV / E / 4: Vallance Hut [1989 -1990]
M200 / IV / E / 5: Fryatt [Hut] 1990 - 1991
M200 / IV / E / 6: Fryatt [Hut] 1991
M200 / IV / E / 7: Fryatt Hut [1991 - 1992]
M200 / IV / E / 8: "Sydney Vallance Hut" October 1992 - Aug. 12, 1995
M200 / IV / E / 9: "Sydney Vallance Hut Register" Aug. 18, 1996 - October 9, 1998
M200 / IV / E / 10: Fryatt Hut Register [1998 - 2001]
M200 / IV / E / 11: Fryatt Hut Register 2001 - 2003
M200 / IV / E / 12: Sydney Vallance Hut Register 2003 - 2006
M200 / IV / E / 13: [Fryatt Hut 2006 - 2009]
M200 / IV / E / 14: Fryatt Hut Register 2010 - 2013
M200 / IV / E / 15: Sydney Vallance (Fryatt) Hut [2014 - 2016]
M200 / IV / E / 16: 2016 -2018 Fryatt Hut Register
M200 / IV / E / 17: Fryatt Hut [2018 - 2020]
Name Access
Alpine Club of Canada
Subject Access
Huts
Cabins
Cabins and shelters
Environment and Nature
Alberta
Backcountry skiing
Backpacking
Buildings and facilities
Climbing
Mountain
National parks and reserves
Parks
Parks Canada
Provincial parks and reserves
Ski mountaineering
Sports and recreation
Winter sports
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
Jasper National Park
Access Restrictions
Restrictions may apply
Language
English
French
Spanish
German
Category
Environment
Sports, recreation and leisure
Biographical Source Notes
Alpine Club of Canada website: https://www.alpineclubofcanada.ca/sydney-vallance-fryatt-hut/ Alpine Club of Canada Backcountry Huts Sydney Vallance (Fryatt) Hut Info Sheet: https://www.alpineclubofcanada.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/FryattHut-InfoSheet.pdf
Title Source
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Processing Status
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Part Of
Alpine Club of Canada fonds
Scope & Content
Sub-series of hut registers from the Bow Hut produced by the Alpine Club of Canada between 1968 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 sightin…
Date Range
1968 - 1977
1983 - 2006
2010 - 2019
Reference Code
M200 / IV / F
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 / F: Bow Hut Registers
Accession Number
accn. 2023. 32
accn. 2023.15
accn. 2023.20
accn. 2014.8293
accn. 2023.19
accn. 8002
accn. 7779
accn. 2023.10
accn. 6465
accn. 6623
accn. 6766
accn. 2376
accn. 3296
accn. 3970
accn. 5215
accn. 2023.06
Reference Code
M200 / IV / F
GMD
Textual record
Organization record
Responsibility
Registers produced by the Alpine Club of Canada
Date Range
1968 - 1977
1983 - 2006
2010 - 2019
Physical Description
60 cm of textual records (31 volumes)
History / Biographical
According to the Alpine Club of Canada website and their Backcountry Huts: Bow Hut Info Sheet: "The original Bow Hut project was initiated by Peter Fuhrmann, funded by Peter and Catharine Whyte and was constructed in 1968 by members of various groups including the Calgary Ski Club and the ACC. The hut was built near Bow Glacier to facilitate ski tourers and mountaineers entering the Wapta via Bow Lake, the easiest and most natural route to the icefields. Fiberglass igloos had been established at both the Peyto Glacier and Balfour Pass in the years prior, and with the building of a deluxe 14-person facility at a location between the two, the vision of a system of huts on the Wapta/Waputik Icefields was taking shape. None of those responsible for the project, however, could have predicted the amount of use and the level of abuse that the original Bow Hut would endure. The hut was abused from the beginning, and saw very little regular maintenance or upkeep. By the 1980s the place was a total hole. The hut was used as a flop house, the snow within several hundred feet of the hut had been contaminated by the outhouses and by indiscriminate waste disposal, and some estimates put the number of users per year at 7,000 (19 people per night at a facility which was built to sleep 14!). The hut which was described upon its completion as the “the Ritz” had metamorphosed into the “Bow Ghetto”. By the mid-1980s it was evident that the facility required radical change. In 1989, under the direction of the ACC’s Huts Committee Chairman Mike Mortimer, that radical change took place. The original hut had been built on a site which was non-porous and therefore had no drainage – a problem that led to the contaminated water and snow. Plans were made for a new hut in a more environmentally sensitive location and fund-raising began. The new Bow Hut was constructed for $98,000, raised primarily through the Calgary and Edmonton sections of the Club. Design concerns in the new hut included proper waste disposal, spacious and bright common areas and sleeping rooms which were both increased in size from the original hut and separated from the common areas to facilitate use by may groups at one time. The palatial new Bow Hut was opened in the fall of 1989 to rave reviews and is presently operated by the ACC. The hut today is a far cry from the original Balfour and Peyto fiberglass igloos, which a Banff Warden predicted in the late ’60s “will only serve the few hardy ski mountaineers who can accept the hardships of carrying and skiing with heavy loads and are willing to put up with discomfort during the night in bad weather”. It’s an even further cry from the abused state of the original Bow Hut and now serves as a stopover for many summer and winter trips."
Scope & Content
Sub-series of hut registers from the Bow Hut produced by the Alpine Club of Canada between 1968 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 / F / 1: Bow Glacier Hut [1968 - 1971 register]
M200 / IV / F / 2: Bow Glacier Hut Register [1971 - 1973]
M200 / IV / F / 3: Bow Glacier Hut Register [1973 -1975]
M200 / IV / F / 4: Bow Hut register [1975 -1977]
M200 / IV / F / 5: Bow Hut [register 1983 - 1984]
M200 / IV / F / 6: Bow Hut Register [1984-1986]
M200 / IV / F / 7: [Bow Hut Register Dec. 17, 1986 - June 19, 1989]
M200 / IV / F / 8: Bow Hut [1989 - 1991]
M200 / IV / F / 9: Bow Hut 1991 - 1993
M200 / IV / F / 10: [Bow Hut Registers 1992 - 94]
M200 / IV / F / 11: "Bow Hut Register" Sept. 30, 1994 - Aug. 28, 1995
M200 / IV / F / 12: Bow Hut Register Sept. 16, 1995 - June 27, 1996
M200 / IV / F / 13: [Bow Hut Dec. 1995 - March 2000 Register]
M200 / IV / F / 14: Bow Hut Register June 29, 1996 - Mar 29, 1997
M200 / IV / F / 15: Bow Hut register Mar 29, 1997 - Nov. 14, 1997
M200 / IV / F / 16: "Bow Hut Register" November 24, 1997 - September 26, 1998
M200 / IV / F / 17: Bow Hut Register [2000 - 2001]
M200 / IV / F / 18: Bow Hut Register [2001 - 2002]
M200 / IV / F / 19: Bow Hut Apr 18, 2002 - Feb 24, 2003
M200 / IV / F / 20: Bow Hut Apr 8, 2003 - July 18, 2004
M200 / IV / F / 21: Bow Hut July 18, 2004 - Aug 4, 2004
M200 / IV / F / 22: Bow Hut Register 2004 - 2006
M200 / IV / F / 23: Bow Hut Register 2006
M200 / IV / F / 24: Bow Hut Register April 2009 - August 2010
M200 / IV / F / 25: 2010 - 2012 Bow Hut Register
M200 / IV / F / 26: Bow Hut 2012 - 2014
M200 / IV / F / 27: Bow Hut Register [2014/15]
M200 / IV / F / 28: Hut Register Bow Hut [2015-2016]
M200 / IV / F / 29: Bow Hut Register, 2016 - 2018
M200 / IV / F / 30: Bow Hut Register 2018-2019
M200 / IV / F / 31: [100 YR SWISS CENTENNIAL CLIMB 1999: Faye Summit notes. Bow Hut OCT - DEC 1998]
Name Access
Alpine Club of Canada
Subject Access
Huts
Cabins
Cabins and shelters
Environment
Environment and Nature
Mountain
Mountaineering
Parks
Parks Canada
Sports and recreation
Winter sports
Geographic Access
Canada
Bow Glacier
Banff National Park
Lake Louise, AB
Access Restrictions
Restrictions may apply
Language
English
French
German
Spanish
Related Material
M200 / V / A / 156
Category
Environment
Exploration and travel
Sports, recreation and leisure
Biographical Source Notes
The Alpine Club of Canada website: https://www.alpineclubofcanada.ca/bow-hut/ The Alpine Club of Canada Backcountry Huts: Bow Hut Info Sheet pdf: https://www.alpineclubofcanada.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/BowHut-InfoSheet.pdf
Title Source
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Stanley Mitchell Hut Registers

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions57644
Part Of
Alpine Club of Canada fonds
Scope & Content
Sub-series of hut registers from the Stanley Mitchell Hut produced by the Alpine Club of Canada between 1985 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, wil…
Date Range
1985-2019
Reference Code
M200 / IV / G
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 / G: Stanley Mitchell Hut Registers
Accession Number
accn. 5631
accn. 6465
accn. 6470
accn. 6766
accn. 2023.10
accn. 7779
accn. 2014.8347
accn. 8002
accn. 2023.20
accn. 2023.15
accn. 2020.05
Reference Code
M200 / IV / G
GMD
Textual record
Organization record
Responsibility
Registers produced by the Alpine Club of Canada
Date Range
1985-2019
Physical Description
18 volumes, 38 cm
History / Biographical
The Stanley Mitchell Hut was constructed in 1939 and it is recognized as a Federal Heritage Building. According to the Parks Canada Directory of Federal Heritage Designations: "The Stanley Mitchell Alpine Hut is a rustic log cabin located at the edge of a forest, and enjoys scenic views across a meadow to a glacier and mountains. It is comprised of a centre section flanked by two, modest wings and features a steeply pitched gable roof. Located in the centre, the main entrance is covered by a porch gable. The designation is confined to the footprint of the building. Heritage Value The Stanley Mitchell Alpine Hut is a Recognized Federal Heritage Building because of its historical associations, and its architectural and environmental value. Historical Value The Stanley Mitchell Alpine Hut, built by the Alpine Club of Canada for the use of its members, is associated with the development of mountaineering in Canada. It is also associated with the opening up of Yoho National Park of Canada to ski mountaineering and winter recreation. Architectural Value The Stanley Mitchell Alpine Hut is a good example of rustic architecture. Its natural building materials and construction methods reflect the rustic aesthetic. It is also a very good example of functional design, to serve as a base facility for summer camp programs and winter ski touring. The Environmental Value The Stanley Mitchell Alpine Hut maintains an unchanged historical relationship with the natural character of its site at Yoho National Park of Canada. Located in an alpine meadow at the edge of a coniferous forest, it is compatible with its picturesque setting and well known by the hiking and climbing community. Character-Defining Elements The following character-defining elements of the Stanley Mitchell Alpine Hut should be respected. The rustic aesthetic, for example: the simplicity of the overall form of the building as expressed by the scale, massing and symmetrical composition of the main block, entrance porch and side wings, all sheltered by steeply pitched gable roofs; the choice of local materials, indigenous building methods and rustic design details such as the horizontally laid, peeled round logs with saddle-notched corners, the exposed rafters at the roof eaves, the random rubble masonry fireplace and chimney, the exposed beams and joists, the hardwood floor, and the inscription carved into the face of the wood mantelpiece. The unchanged historical relationship of the Stanley Mitchell Alpine Hut to its alpine meadow site, and the manner in which it is compatible to its picturesque setting which is familiar to the hiking and climbing community of Yoho National Park, as evidenced by: the building’s unchanged relationship with its natural site; the overall rustic appearance and natural building materials of the building, which harmonize with its natural environment; the building’s visible location in a meadow at the edge of a forest."
Scope & Content
Sub-series of hut registers from the Stanley Mitchell Hut produced by the Alpine Club of Canada between 1985 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 / G / 1: [Stanley Mitchell Hut register 1985 - 1987]
M200 / IV / G / 2: Stanley Mitchell Hut [1987 - 1989]
M200 / IV / G / 3: Stanley Mitchell Hut Register [1990-92]
M200 / IV / G / 4: [Stanley Mitchell Hut Register 1992 -1994]
M200 / IV / G / 5: "Stanley Mitchell Hut Register" July 4, 1994 - Sept. 29, 1995
M200 / IV / G / 6: Stanley Mitchell Hut Register Oct. 7, 1995 - Aug. 30, 1997
M200 / IV / G / 7: "The Alpine Club of Canada Stanley Mitchel [Mitchell] Hut Register" Sept 17, 1997 - January 31, 1999
M200 / IV / G / 8: Stanley Mitchell [1999 - 2000]
M200 / IV / G / 9: Stanley Mitchell Hut [2000-2001]
M200 / IV / G / 10: Stanley Mitchell Aug 31/01 - Sep 5/02
M200 / IV / G / 11: Stanley Mitchell Sep 6/02 - Jul 1/04
M200 / IV / G / 12: Stanley Mitchell July 14, 2004 - Apr 17, 2006
M200 / IV / G / 13: Stanley Mitchell Hut Register 2005 - 2007
M200 / IV / G / 14: Stanley Mitchell Hut Register 2007 - 2009
M200 / IV / G / 15: Stanley Mitchell Hut Register, 2010-2013
M200 / IV / G / 16: Stanley Mitchell Hut Registry [2013 - 2015]
M200 / IV / G / 17: Stanley Mitchell Hut Register 2015 - 2018
M200 / IV / G / 18: [Stanley Mitchell Hut Register 2017 - 2019]
Name Access
Alpine Club of Canada
Subject Access
Alpine Club of Canada
Backcountry skiing
Buildings and facilities
Cabins
Cabins and shelters
Environment and Nature
Log structures
Mountaineering
Mountains
Parks Canada
Sports and leisure
Sports and recreation
Winter sports
Geographic Access
Canada
British Columbia
Yoho National Park
Little Yoho Valley
Access Restrictions
Restrictions may apply
Language
English
French
German
Spanish
Japanese
Dutch
Category
Environment
Exploration and travel
Sports, recreation and leisure
Biographical Source Notes
Kate MacFarlane, Stanley Mitchell Alpine Hut, Little Yoho Valley, Yoho National Park, British Columbia, Federal Heritage Building Review Office Building Report, 98-074; Stanley Mitchell Alpine Hut, Little Yoho Valley, Yoho National Park of Canada, British Columbia, Heritage Character Statement, 98-074. Parks Canada Directory of Federal Heritage Designations website: https://www.pc.gc.ca/apps/dfhd/page_fhbro_eng.aspx?id=8809 Alpine Club of Canada website: https://www.alpineclubofcanada.ca/stanley-mitchell-hut/
Title Source
Title based on contents of sub-series
Processing Status
Processed
Less detail
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Part Of
Alpine Club of Canada fonds
Scope & Content
Sub-series of hut registers from the Fay Hut produced by the Alpine Club of Canada between 1978 and 2007. 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 sightin…
Date Range
1978-2000 2005-2007
Reference Code
M200 / IV / H
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 / H: Fay Hut Registers
Accession Number
accn. 8120
accn. 6465
accn. 2023.10
accn. 8002
Reference Code
M200 / IV / H
GMD
Textual record
Organization record
Responsibility
Registers produced by Alpine Club of Canada
Date Range
1978-2000 2005-2007
Physical Description
13 cm of textual records 7 volumes
History / Biographical
The Fay Hut was built in 1927, and it was the first structure built by the Alpine Club of Canada. The original Fay Hut building was burnt down in a forest fire in 2003, but was rebuilt in 2005 by ACC volunteers. The re-built Fay Hut burnt down in 2009. The Fay Hut was located in Kootenay National Park, British Columbia, in Prospector's Valley. The hut was also used as a stopping point for mountaineers on their way to the Neil Colgan Hut or the Valley of Ten Peaks. The Fay Hut was named after Charles Fay, a founder and President of the American Alpine Club. Charles Fay made over 20 trips to the Canadian Rockies. He also participated in the first ascents of Mount Victoria and Mount Lefroy. Fay was also an Honorary Member of the Alpine Club of Canada.
Scope & Content
Sub-series of hut registers from the Fay Hut produced by the Alpine Club of Canada between 1978 and 2007. 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 / H / 1: Fay Hut Register [1978-1983]
M200 / IV / H / 2: Fay Hut Registers [1980-1985]
M200 / IV / H / 3: Fay Hut [1983-1991]
M200 / IV / H / 4: "Fay Hut 1991" July 15, 1991 - Aug. 22, 1995
M200 / IV / H / 5: Fay Hut register. Aug. 24, 1995 - Nov. 24, 1997
M200 / IV / H / 6: Fay Hut Register [1997-2000]
M200 / IV / H / 7: Fay Hut, 2005 - 2007 Hut Register
Name Access
Alpine Club of Canada
Subject Access
Alpine Club of Canada
Backcountry skiing
British Columbia
Buildings and facilities
Cabins and shelters
Climbing
Environment and Nature
Fay Hut
Fire
Forest Fires
Huts
Mountaineering
Mountaineers
Mountains
Geographic Access
Canada
British Columbia
Kootenay National Park
Access Restrictions
Restrictions may apply
Language
English
German
French
Category
Environment
Exploration and travel
Sports, recreation and leisure
Biographical Source Notes
Canadian Rockies Database: https://cdnrockiesdatabases.ca/people/19
Title Source
Title based on contents of sub-series
Processing Status
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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
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
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Peter and Catharine Whyte / Peyto Hut Registers

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Part Of
Alpine Club of Canada fonds
Scope & Content
Sub-series of hut registers from the Peter and Catharine Whyte / Peyto Hut produced by the Alpine Club of Canada between 1974 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 stayin…
Date Range
1974 - 1980
1982 - 1987
1993 - 2017
Reference Code
M200 / IV / J
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 / J: Peter and Catharine Whyte / Peyto Hut Registers
Accession Number
accn. 3296
accn. 3382
accn. 5330
accn. 6457
accn. 2023.10
accn. 7779
accn. 8002
accn. 2014.8293
accn. 2023.20
Reference Code
M200 / IV / J
GMD
Textual record
Organization record
Responsibility
Registers produced by Alpine Club of Canada
Date Range
1974 - 1980
1982 - 1987
1993 - 2017
Physical Description
25 cm of textual records 11 volumes
History / Biographical
According to the Alpine Club of Canada website: "Being the most northerly of the huts on the Wapta Icefield, the Peyto Hut is where a full traverse of the Wapta starts (or finishes). It gives access to the excellent, moderate mountaineering challenges of Peyto and Trapper Peaks, and Mts. Baker, Thompson and Rhondda, all of which are popular ascents in both summer and winter. The hut is cozy for groups up to 18 (16 in winter) and has amazing views across the icefields. The hut has no source of heat but it is well insulated and warms up nicely from the propane stoves. The hut is situated on a bit of a moraine at the base of Mt. Thompson, but all access routes to the hut involve glacier travel. The easiest access is the 3-4 hour trip from the Bow Hut. Access from the Highway is via Peyto Lake and takes 5-8 hours. Peyto Hut Fact: The first Peyto Hut was a fiberglass igloo built in the late 1960’s. It was wrecked by wolverines."
Scope & Content
Sub-series of hut registers from the Peter and Catharine Whyte / Peyto Hut produced by the Alpine Club of Canada between 1974 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 / J / 1: Peter Whyte Hut [register 1974 - 1976]
M200 / IV / J / 2: Peter Whyte Hut Log Book [1977-1980]
M200 / IV / J / 3: Peyto Hut [register 1982-1987]
M200 / IV / J / 4: Peter and Catharine Whyte Hut [1983 -1986]
M200 / IV / J / 5: Peter and Catharine Whyte Hut register Feb. 11, 1993 - Apr. 4, 1996
M200 / IV / J / 6: Peter & Catharine Whyte Hut Dec. 1, 1996 - Apr 30, 1999
M200 / IV / J / 7: Peter & Catharine Whyte Apr 30/99 - Jul 29/02
M200 / IV / J / 8: Peter & Catharine Whyte Hut Register 2002
M200 / IV / J / 9: [2003 - 2007 Peyto Hut Register]
M200 / IV / J / 10: Peyto Hut Register 2007 - 2011
M200 / IV / J / 11: Peter and Catharine Whyte Hut register [2007 - 2017]
Name Access
Alpine Club of Canada
Subject Access
Alpine Club of Canada
Backcountry skiing
Backpacking
Banff National Park
Buildings and facilities
Cabins and shelters
Climbing
Environment
Mountaineers
Mountaineering
Mountains
Peter Whyte Hut
Sports and recreation
Winter sports
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
Banff National Park
Canadian Rocky Mountains
Peyto Lake
Peyto Glacier
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/peter-and-catharine-whyte-peyto-hut/
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Elk Lakes Cabin Hut Registers

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Part Of
Alpine Club of Canada fonds
Scope & Content
Sub-series of hut registers from the Elk Lakes Cabin produced by the Alpine Club of Canada between 2004 and 2018. 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…
Date Range
2004-2018
Reference Code
M200 / IV / K
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 / K: Elk Lakes Cabin Hut Registers
Accession Number
accn. 7779
accn. 8002
accn. 8119
accn. 2023.19
accn. 2023.32
accn. 2023.14
Reference Code
M200 / IV / K
GMD
Textual record
Organization record
Responsibility
Registers produced by Alpine Club of Canada
Date Range
2004-2018
Physical Description
20 cm of textual records 8 volumes
History / Biographical
According to the Alpine Club of Canada's website: "The Elk Lakes Cabin is a log cabin close to Calgary that is a cozy base for hiking, ski touring and ice climbing. Elk Lakes in the summer is a welcome base for families exploring the wonderful hiking in the Park. Sparkling lakes, majestic peaks and nearly limitless hiking options are waiting to be explored. A reasonable 3 to 4 hour hike from Peter Lougheed Park makes this a popular family destination and a first-time backcountry hut experience for many. The Elk Lakes Cabin in the winter is a cozy and warm base for ski touring and ice climbing adventures. Ski tourers often refer to Elk Lakes as a lesser-known Lake O’Hara, with outstanding terrain and fluffy BC powder. Fat, pure-ice routes and skinny, modern mixed climbs abound in the area, mostly on the south face of Mt. Fox that overlooks the upper Elk Lake. Tick off classic Rockies ice climbs by day, dry your ropes in the cozy cabin by night. The Elk Lakes Cabin is one of five huts operated by the ACC which reside in the BC Parks jurisdiction. ACC Membership is not required to advance book or receive a discounted rate at these huts."
Scope & Content
Sub-series of hut registers from the Elk Lakes Cabin produced by the Alpine Club of Canada between 2004 and 2018. 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 / K / 1: Elk Lakes Hut Jul 18, 2004 - Jul 24, 2005
M200 / IV / K / 2: Elk Lakes Hut Register 2006 - 2008
M200 / IV / K / 3: Elk Lakes Hut Register 2008 - 2009
M200 / IV / K / 4: Elk Lakes Cabin Hut Registry [2009-2011]
M200 / IV / K / 5: Elk Lakes Cabin 2012-2014
M200 / IV / K / 6: Elk Lakes Cabin register [2014-2016]
M200 / IV / K / 7: 2017 Elk Lakes Cabin Hut Register
M200 / IV / K / 8: Elk Lakes Hut Register 2017-2018
Name Access
Alpine Club of Canada
Subject Access
Backcountry skiing
Backpacking
British Columbia
Buildings and facilities
Cabins and shelters
Camping
Climbing
Cross-country skiing
Environment and Nature
Huts
Kananaskis Country
Log structures
Mountaineering
Mountaineers
Mountains
Skiing
Sports and recreation
Winter sports
Geographic Access
Canada
British Columbia
Continental Divide
Kananaskis
Elk Lakes Provincial Park
Access Restrictions
Restrictions may apply
Language
English
French
German
Japanese
Spanish
Conservation
Some registers have loose pages
Category
Environment
Exploration and travel
Sports, recreation and leisure
Biographical Source Notes
Alpine Club of Canada website: https://www.alpineclubofcanada.ca/elk-lakes-cabin/
Title Source
Title based on contents of sub-series
Processing Status
Processed
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Bon Echo Hut Registers

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Part Of
Alpine Club of Canada fonds
Scope & Content
Sub-series of hut registers from the Bon Echo Hut produced by the Alpine Club of Canada between 1964 and 2006. 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 si…
Date Range
1964-2006
Reference Code
M200 / IV / L
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 / L: Bon Echo Hut Registers
Accession Number
accn. 7779
accn. 2014.8278
Reference Code
M200 / IV / L
GMD
Textual record
Organization record
Responsibility
Registers produced by Alpine Club of Canada
Date Range
1964-2006
Physical Description
25 cm of textual records 8 volumes
History / Biographical
According to the Alpine Club of Canada website: "The rock climbing at Mazinaw Lake is some of the finest in Ontario. The area boasts quartzite cliffs up to 100m high that rise vertically out of the lake. The routes are all traditional and range in grades from 5.0 to 5.11, with the most popular routes in the 5.4 to 5.9 range. The exposure and length of the routes make for an adventure unlike any other in the province. The Bon Echo Hut on the lake is operated by the Toronto Section which also operates a boat to ferry climbers to and from the climbs. The hut is comfortable and an excellent place to meet other climbers and get information on the climbs. The area also offers excellent swimming and hiking. The hut is a single-room wooden structure with a fireplace and kitchen equipped with propane stoves and a large dining table. There is a sauna located near the lake. The hut is not used for sleeping, but is a day hut and cook shelter for those staying at the campsites immediately adjacent to the hut. Bon Echo is located approximately 300 km north east of Toronto on the east side of Mazinaw Lake, a mile north of the Mazinaw Rock and Bon Echo Provincial Park. The drive to the public dock takes three to four hours from Toronto or one and a half hours from Ottawa. The hut can be reached by hiking overland, but this would take an entire day. Boating to the hut is much more convenient."
Scope & Content
Sub-series of hut registers from the Bon Echo Hut produced by the Alpine Club of Canada between 1964 and 2006. 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 / L / 1: [Bon Echo - register Jan 28, 1964 - Nov. 25, 1967]
M200 / IV / L / 2: [Bon Echo hut register Feb. 24, 1968 - Aug. 27, 1972]
M200 / IV / L / 3: Bon Echo hut book #3 Sept 23, 1972 - Aug. 27, 1978
M200 / IV / L / 4: Bon Echo Hut book #4 Sept. 2, 1978 - July 13, 1984.
M200 / IV / L / 5: [Bon Echo Hut Register] July 14, 1984 - Apr 20, 1987
M200 / IV / L / 6: ACC Bon Echo Log Hut book #6 May 9, 1987 - July 4, 1993
M200 / IV / L / 7: [Bon Echo Hut Register] vol. 7 July 9, 1993 - Aug. 24, 1997
M200 / IV / L / 8: Bon Echo Hut Register 1998-2006
Notes
M200 / IV / L / 3: Bon Echo hut book #3 Sept 23, 1972 - Aug. 27, 1978 included a colour photographic print that has been separated into V14 / III / C / PA under the same title: Bon Echo hut book #3 Sept 23, 1972 - Aug. 27, 1978. The print was found loose inside the hut register. M200 / IV / L / 6: ACC Bon Echo Log Hut book #6 May 9, 1987 - July 4, 1993 included a photographic print that has been separated into V14 / III / C / PA under the same title: ACC Bon Echo Log Hut book #6 May 9, 1987 - July 4, 1993. The print was found loose inside the hut register. M200 / IV / L / 8: Bon Echo Hut Register 1998-2006 contained loose bird feathers that have been removed from page 173.
Name Access
Alpine Club of Canada
Subject Access
Huts
Cabins and shelters
Alpine Club of Canada
Birds
Boats
Buildings and facilities
Climbing
Environment
Environment and Nature
Hiking
Mountaineering
Property
Sports and leisure
Sports and recreation
Swimming
Geographic Access
Canada
Ontario
Toronto
Mazinaw Lake
Bon Echo Provincial Park
Access Restrictions
Restrictions may apply
Language
English
French
Spanish
German
Conservation
Some hut registers contain loose pages. Some book/register bindings are broken.
Category
Environment
Exploration and travel
Sports, recreation and leisure
Biographical Source Notes
The Alpine Club of Canada website: https://www.alpineclubofcanada.ca/bon-echo-hut-toronto-section/
Title Source
Title based on contents of sub-series
Processing Status
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Fairy Meadows/Bill Putnam Hut Registers

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Part Of
Alpine Club of Canada fonds
Scope & Content
Sub-series of hut registers from the Bill Putnam / Fairy Meadows Hut produced by the Alpine Club of Canada between 1983 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 t…
Date Range
1983-2016
Reference Code
M200 / IV / M
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 / M: Fairy Meadows/Bill Putnam Hut Registers
Accession Number
accn. 2014.8293
accn. 2023.20
accn. 8002
accn. 5635
accn. 6766
accn. 2023.10
accn. 7779
Reference Code
M200 / IV / M
GMD
Textual record
Organization record
Responsibility
Registers produced by Alpine Club of Canada
Date Range
1983-2016
Physical Description
20 cm of textual records 8 volumes
History / Biographical
According to the Alpine Club of Canada's website: "Built in 1965 by the ACC as a project proposed and largely overseen by William Putnam, the hut has since seen extensive renovations which have transformed the two-storey wooden building into a deluxe backcountry destination. With a complete propane system which includes an oven for baking, a very efficient wood stove and a fully stocked cooking area, comfort is guaranteed. There is sleeping space for 20 on the second level and a spacious common room with adequate space for hanging gear. A large and very hot wood-burning sauna is an absolute treat on those clear, cold winter nights! [...] Fairy Meadow is one of the great backcountry ski destinations in North America, with outstanding ski mountaineering and ski touring. In summer the hut is a base for excellent granite mountaineering. The hut is well equipped with a wood sauna, extensive kitchen and bunks. Access is via Helicopter or a very long and very difficult hike (hiking is absolutely not recommended). The Great Cairn Hut is a day’s mountaineering travel to the south." The ACC's Backcountry Huts: Bill Putnam (Fairy Meadows) Info Sheet states: "In 1965, the Fairy Meadow Hut was constructed by the Alpine Club of Canada as a project proposed and overseen by Bill Putnam. In 1973 the first structure, which was woefully inadequate for the heavy snowfall of the area, was totally renovated and enlarged, a project once again largely funded and overseen by Bill Putnam. Bill Putnam devoted his life to the mountains. He was the President of the American Alpine Club for years and was on their Board of Directors for decades. Putnam has also contributed heavily to Canadian mountaineering history. He spent half a lifetime exploring the Selkirks, Purcells and Rocky Mountains, and took part in writing guidebooks for the same areas (Rocky Mountains of Canada – South and North, Columbia Mountains of Canada – Central, and West and South). In addition to these, he has written several history books about the same mountains. The hut is regularly used in the winter months for ski camps, both by the national Club as well as by various Club sections. The Club’s General Mountaineering Camp, although not utilizing the hut itself, has been held in the Fairy Meadow area on three separate occasions since 1981. The hut renovations in the summer on 1992 included complete gutting and refurbishing of the interior, new outhouses and the addition of a propane stove. The hut is presently in excellent condition".
Scope & Content
Sub-series of hut registers from the Bill Putnam / Fairy Meadows Hut produced by the Alpine Club of Canada between 1983 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 / M / 1: Fairy Meadow's Hut Registration 1983 to 1988
M200 / IV / M / 2: [Fairy Meadows Hut Register 1989 - 1994]
M200 / IV / M / 3: Fairy Meadow Hut register Apr. 2, 1994 - Aug. 25, 1997
M200 / IV / M / 4: Fairy Meadow Hut [1997-2001]
M200 / IV / M / 5: Fairy Meadows March 10, 2001 - May 23, 2003 (Bill Putnam)
M200 / IV / M / 6: Bill Putnam Hut Register 2003 -2007 [Formerly Fairy Meadow Hut]
M200 / IV / M / 7: 2007 - 2010 Fairy Meadows Hut Register
M200 / IV / M / 8: Bill Putnam (Fairy Meadow) Hut Registry
Name Access
Alpine Club of Canada
Subject Access
Environment
Environment and Nature
Alpine Club of Canada
Backpacking
Backcountry skiing
British Columbia
Revelstoke
Huts
Cabins
Cabins and shelters
Buildings
Buildings and facilities
Camps
Construction
Geographic Access
Canada
British Columbia
Selkirks
Revelstoke
Access Restrictions
Restrictions may apply
Language
English
French
German
Japanese
Spanish
Conservation
Some registers contain loose pages. Some book/register bindings are fraying.
Category
Environment
Exploration and travel
Sports, recreation and leisure
Biographical Source Notes
Alpine Club of Canada website: https://www.alpineclubofcanada.ca/bill-putnam-fairy-meadow-hut/ Alpine Club of Canada Backcountry Huts: Bill Putnam (Fairy Meadows) Info Sheet: https://www.alpineclubofcanada.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/FMHut-InfoSheet.pdf
Title Source
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Scott Duncan Hut Registers

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Part Of
Alpine Club of Canada fonds
Scope & Content
Sub-series of hut registers from the Scott Duncan Hut produced by the Alpine Club of Canada between 1988 and 2018. 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, wildlif…
Date Range
1988-2018
Reference Code
M200 / IV / N
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 / N: Scott Duncan Hut Registers
Accession Number
accn. 6766
accn. 7779
accn. 8002
accn. 2014.8293
accn. 2023.32
Reference Code
M200 / IV / N
GMD
Textual record
Organization record
Responsibility
Registers produced by Alpine Club of Canada
Date Range
1988-2018
Physical Description
13 cm of textual records 5 volumes
History / Biographical
According to the Alpine Club of Canada's website, the Scott Duncan Hut was the last hut to be built on the Wapta Traverse; it was built in 1988. The hut was primarily funded by the Duncan family of Calgary as a memorial for their son, Scott. The hut was built by the Rocky Mountain Section of the ACC. The hut accommodates 12 people and includes a propane stove and lanterns, cooking supplies and sleeping quarters.
Scope & Content
Sub-series of hut registers from the Scott Duncan Hut produced by the Alpine Club of Canada between 1988 and 2018. 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 / N / 1: [Scott Duncan Memorial Hut register 1988-94]
M200 / IV / N / 2: Scott Duncan Hut Feb. 26, 1994 - Apr 24, 2000
M200 / IV / N / 3: Scott Duncan Memorial Hut Register, 2000 - 2004
M200 / IV / N / 4: [2004 - 2009 Scott Duncan Hut Register]
M200 / IV / N / 5: [Scott Duncan Hut, 2009 - 2018]
Name Access
Alpine Club of Canada
Subject Access
Huts
Cabins and shelters
Alpine Club of Canada
Backcountry skiing
British Columbia
Buildings and facilities
Buildings and memorials
Environment and Nature
Mountaineering
Mountaineers
Mountains
Memorial
Ski mountaineering
Skiing
Sports and recreation
Sports and leisure
Winter sports
Geographic Access
Canada
British Columbia
Field
Canadian Rocky Mountains
Access Restrictions
Restrictions may apply
Language
English
Japanese
Mandarin
French
Conservation
Some registers have water damage. Some registers have loose pages. Some register bindings are damaged.
Category
Environment
Exploration and travel
Sports, recreation and leisure
Biographical Source Notes
Alpine Club of Canada website: https://www.alpineclubofcanada.ca/scott-duncan-hut/ Alpine Club of Canada Backcountry Huts: Scott Duncan Hut Info Sheet: https://www.alpineclubofcanada.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/ScottDuncan-InfoSheet-1.pdf
Title Source
Title based on contents of sub-series
Processing Status
Processed
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Conrad Kain/Bugaboos Hut Registers

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Part Of
Alpine Club of Canada fonds
Scope & Content
Sub-series of hut registers from the Conrad Kain/Bugaboo Hut produced by the Alpine Club of Canada between 2000 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, …
Date Range
2000-2003
2006-2017
Reference Code
M200 / IV / O
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 / O: Conrad Kain/Bugaboos Hut Registers
Accession Number
accn. 7779
accn. 2014.8293
accn. 2023.32
Reference Code
M200 / IV / O
GMD
Textual record
Organization record
Responsibility
Registers produced by Alpine Club of Canada
Date Range
2000-2003
2006-2017
Physical Description
7 cm of textual records 4 volumes
History / Biographical
According to the Alpine Club of Canada website, the Conrad Kain/Bugaboo hut is located in the Bugaboo Provincial Park, in British Columbia. The ACC built the hut in 1972, and named the hut after the renowned Austrian mountaineer and guide, Conrad Kain, who first visited the area in 1910. From 1972 to 2000, the hut was maintained by B.C. Parks. Today, the hut accommodates 35 people.
Scope & Content
Sub-series of hut registers from the Conrad Kain/Bugaboo Hut produced by the Alpine Club of Canada between 2000 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 / O / 1: Conrad Kain Hut June 20/2000 - June 26/2003
M200 / IV / O / 2: 2006 - 2008 Conrad Kain Hut, Bugaboos, Hut Register
M200 / IV / O / 3: Conrad Kain Hut Register [2008 - 2012]
M200 / IV / O / 4: Conrad Kain, Bugaboos 2012 - 2017
Name Access
Alpine Club of Canada
Subject Access
Huts
Cabins and shelters
Alpine Club of Canada
Backpacking
Backcountry skiing
British Columbia
Buildings
Buildings and facilities
Climbing
Environment and Nature
Guide
Hiking
Memorial
Mountain guides
Mountaineering
Mountaineers
Mountains
Property
Skiing
Sports and recreation
Winter sports
Geographic Access
Canada
British Columbia
Bugaboo Provincial Park
Bugaboos
Golden, BC
Radium, BC
Access Restrictions
Restrictions may apply
Language
English
French
Japanese
Mandarin
Category
Environment
Exploration and travel
Sports, recreation and leisure
Biographical Source Notes
Alpine Club of Canada website: https://www.alpineclubofcanada.ca/conrad-kain-hut/
Title Source
Title based on contents of sub-series
Processing Status
Processed
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Neil Colgan Hut Registers

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Part Of
Alpine Club of Canada fonds
Scope & Content
Sub-series of hut registers from the Neil Colgan Hut produced by the Alpine Club of Canada between 1982 and 2003. 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…
Date Range
1982-2003
Reference Code
M200 / IV / P
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 / P: Neil Colgan Hut Registers
Accession Number
accn. 5591
accn. 2023.10
accn. 7779
Reference Code
M200 / IV / P
GMD
Textual record
Organization record
Responsibility
Registers produced by Alpine Club of Canada
Date Range
1982-2003
Physical Description
13 cm of textual records 4 volumes
History / Biographical
According to the Alpine Club of Canada's website, "the Neil Colgan Hut is the highest permanent, habitable structure in Canada", and it is located in the Valley of the Ten Peaks. The hut sits at 9,700 ft, and is within distance of Mounts Little, Bowlen, Fay and Quadra. The hut accommodates 18 people and includes propane stoves and lanterns. According to the Alpine Club of Canada's Backcountry Huts: Neil Colgan Hut: Info Sheet: "Second to the scene of Lake Louise set against the backdrop of Mt. Victoria, Moraine Lake is perhaps the most photographed and best known mountain scene in the Canadian Rockies. The area behind the first row of peaks which can be seen from the lake provides excellent alpine climbing on snow and ice routes, and makes an ideal location for a high altitude climbing hut. The area saw its first hut in 1964 when the Calgary Mountain Club erected a hut at the top of the couloir between peaks 3 and 3 ½. This original hut was named for Graham Cooper, who died while descending after the construction of the hut. The hut was in a poor position, however, because it encouraged use of the couloir as an access route to the hut. By the late 1980s the couloir had seen many rockfall accidents and several fatalities. The hut was dismantled and replaced by the Neil Colgan Hut in 1983. Neil Colgan was a warden in Banff National Park when he died from injuries sustained in a horse accident in the backcountry. The hut was largely funded by his family in his name."
Scope & Content
Sub-series of hut registers from the Neil Colgan Hut produced by the Alpine Club of Canada between 1982 and 2003. 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 / P / 1: [Neil Colgan hut register 1982 - 87]
M200 / IV / P / 2: "Neil Colgan [hut]" July 12, 1987 - March 4, 1995
M200 / IV / P / 3: "Neil Colgan" [Hut Register] May 19, 1995 - July 7, 1999
M200 / IV / P / 4: Neil Colgan Hut Jul 7, 1999 - Jul 4, 2003
Notes
M200 / IV / P / 4: contains mold throughout the register
Name Access
Alpine Club of Canada
Subject Access
Huts
Cabins and shelters
Cabins
Alpine Club of Canada
Backpacking
Backcountry skiing
British Columbia
Buildings
Buildings and facilities
Climbing
Construction
Environment and Nature
Environment
Hiking
Memorial
Mountaineering
Mountaineers
Mountains
Property
Skiing
Sports and recreation
Winter sports
Geographic Access
Canada
British Columbia
Alberta
Moraine Lake
Access Restrictions
Restrictions may apply
Language
English
Japanese
French
Conservation
Hut Register M200 / IV / P / 4: contains mold throughout the register. Some registers contain loose pages. Some water damage to registers.
Category
Environment
Exploration and travel
Sports, recreation and leisure
Biographical Source Notes
Alpine Club of Canada's website: https://www.alpineclubofcanada.ca/neil-colgan-hut/ Alpine Club of Canada Backcountry Hut: Neil Colgan: Info Sheet: https://www.alpineclubofcanada.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/NeilColganHut-InfoSheet-1.pdf
Title Source
Title based on contents of sub-series
Processing Status
Processed
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Silver Spray Hut Registers

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Part Of
Alpine Club of Canada fonds
Scope & Content
Sub-series of hut registers from the Silver Spray Cabin produced by the Alpine Club of Canada between 1992 and 2018. 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, wildl…
Date Range
1992-1995
2002-2018
Reference Code
M200 / IV / Q
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 / Q: Silver Spray Hut Registers
Accession Number
accn. 2023.41
Reference Code
M200 / IV / Q
GMD
Textual record
Organization record
Responsibility
Registers produced by Alpine Club of Canada
Date Range
1992-1995
2002-2018
Physical Description
4 volumes 7 cm of textual records
History / Biographical
According to the Alpine Club of Canada's website, the Silver Spray Hut was built in 1994 and is located in the Kokanee Glacier Provincial Park, B. C. The hut is allows mountaineers to access the Selkirk Mountains, as well as Kokanee, Caribou and Woodbury Glaciers. According to the Alpine Club of Canada's Backcountry Huts: Silver Spray Cabin: Info Sheet: "Constructed in the 1920s to serve as a bunkhouse for the Violet Mining Company operating in the area, the BC Parks Branch took over the maintenance of the cabin by the time the mines closed in the early 1930’s. The Kootenay Section of the Alpine Club of Canada became involved in the maintenance of the hut over many work parties throughout the 1950’s. In the 1960’s, park workers began to take a more active role once again and initiated substantial repairs to the hut, as it was clear that a lot of work needed to be done to the cabin. In the 1980’s building materials were brought into the site to replace the old cabin with a new one, but local protests to preserve the original cabin for historical interpretation stopped any new construction. The BC Parks Branch included the cabin as one of the many provincial historic sites in the area, for the historic interest of the location, and the remaining evidence of old mine workings."
Scope & Content
Sub-series of hut registers from the Silver Spray Cabin produced by the Alpine Club of Canada between 1992 and 2018. 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 / Q / 1: [Silver Spray Cabin, 1992-95]
M200 / IV / Q / 2: Silver Spray Cabin [2002-2008]
M200 / IV / Q / 3: Silver Spray [2008-2015]
M200 / IV / Q / 4: Silver Spray Log [2015 to 2018]
Name Access
Alpine Club of Canada
Subject Access
Alpine Club of Canada
Huts
Cabins
Cabins and shelters
Environment and Nature
Mountaineers
Mountaineering
Mountains
Property
Provincial parks and reserves
Recreation
Skiing
Sports and recreation
Winter sports
Geographic Access
Canada
British Columbia
Kokanee Glacier Provincial Park
Selkirks
Nelson, BC
Access Restrictions
Restrictions may apply
Language
English
French
Japanese
German
Spanish
Conservation
Some pages are loose in register. Dust and some water damage present in the registers.
Category
Environment
Exploration and travel
Sports, recreation and leisure
Biographical Source Notes
Alpine Club of Canada website: https://www.alpineclubofcanada.ca/silver-spray-cabin/ Alpine Club of Canada Backcountry Huts: Silver Spray Cabin: Info Sheet: https://www.alpineclubofcanada.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/SilverSprayCabin.pdf
Title Source
Title based on contents of sub-series
Processing Status
Processed
Less detail
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