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- Part Of
- Hans Gmoser fonds
- Scope & Content
- One file pertaining to correspondence regarding “Bugaboos: B.C. Government Correspondence Boulder Camp”. Proposed Conditions for CMH Summer Permit in the Bugaboos- numbers 1-25. Letter on yellow carbon from Canadian Mountain Holidays regarding the stoppage of the climbing school at Boulder Camp in …
- Date Range
- 1963-1978
- Reference Code
- M224 / 54
- Description Level
- 5 / File
- GMD
- Textual record
- Part Of
- Hans Gmoser fonds
- Description Level
- 5 / File
- Fonds Number
- M224
- Series
- IV.C. Textual records
- Sous-Fonds
- M224
- Accession Number
- 8111
- Reference Code
- M224 / 54
- GMD
- Textual record
- Date Range
- 1963-1978
- Physical Description
- 3 cm of textual records.
- Scope & Content
- One file pertaining to correspondence regarding “Bugaboos: B.C. Government Correspondence Boulder Camp”. Proposed Conditions for CMH Summer Permit in the Bugaboos- numbers 1-25. Letter on yellow carbon from Canadian Mountain Holidays regarding the stoppage of the climbing school at Boulder Camp in the Bugaboos due to Parks Canada pressure. Letter from M. E. Goddard, Regional Manager of Ministry of Recreation and Conservation regarding Gmoser’s previous letter indicating at the Branch pressured him into closing the summer operations in the Bugaboos. Goddard indicates that people advertising summer climbing schools should be brought to ministry attention, and “you must have realized your presence there would end eventually…it was solely your decision to terminate your summer operations in the Bugaboos.”Sept 8, 1978. Letter to Milt E. Goddard criticizing the Parks handling of the summer operation in the Bugaboos, regarding the stoppage of use of the Conrad Kain Hut. Gmoser suggests that others are advertising climbing schools without qualifications are using the hut accommodation and asks to be heard by Parks officials. July 12, 1978. Letter from M. E. Goddard discussing the discontinued operation of the Mountain Climbing School in the Bugaboos, thanking him for his past operations and wishing them success in the future. June 28, 1978. Four pages of handwritten “Proposed Conditions for CMH Summer Permit in the Bugaboos.” Letter on yellow carbon to M. E. Goddard advising the discontinuation of Mountain Climbing School and Guide Service at the Boulder Camp in the Bugaboos. The program was operated at a loss, and the new rules for operation would raise costs and lower service. May 1, 1978. Letter on yellow carbon to the Honourable Grace McCarthy, Minister of Trade and Tourism regarding the Conrad Kain Hut, listing proposed injustices and the CMH’s beneficial use of the hut. March 10, 1978. Attached “Proposed Conditions for CMH Summer Permit in the Bugaboos Letter from William Putnam regarding Bugaboos conflict, details regarding Battle Abbey renovations. Feb 21, 1978. Photocopy of letter from William Putnam to M. E. Goddard regarding “occupancy problems” re overcrowding at the Conrad Kain Hut and providing advice on the “non-residents of Canada and generally ungrateful” visitors who are not led by commercial guiding services. Feb 21, 1978. Letter on yellow carbon to William Putnam enclosing a letter from George Trachuk regarding the Bugaboos. Feb 8, 1978. Letter from William Putnam asking what to write, with postscript regarding Battle Abbey. Jan 24, 1978. Letter from M. E. Goddard regarding the new Brach position for the Conrad Kain Hut. Jan 9, 1978. Letter from Parks Branch to William Putnam regarding his comments on the new Branch wide policy. Draft letter from William Putnam to The American Alpine Club regarding a new method of running the camp based on American visitors. August 23, 1977. Yellow carbon half page from CMH, handwritten regretfully discussing the cancellation of the trip to see the European hut system. Feb 7, 1978. Letter from Phil Whitfield cancelling the trip to look over the European hut system, due to the cancellation of the European trip. Feb 1, 1978. Letter on yellow carbon to P. R. Whitfield in response to the Parks sponsoring the informational trip to Europe. Oct 25, 1977. Letter on yellow paper from Phil Whitfield regarding setting up a guided tour of European mountain huts for BC Parks representatives. Oct 20, 1977. Letter, four pages, to the Honorable Grace McCarthy regarding the Boulder Camp, Parks conflict with CMH and the small size of the Conrad Kain Hut. Discusses the use of the hut by “a small group of welfare and unemployment insurance recipients…the main instigator not even being a legal resident of Canada.” Includes list of fees for the climbing schools and suggestions for building of a larger structure and to take a team to Europe. Sept 3, 1976. Letter from G. Trachuk in thanks for a meeting. Jan 16, 1975. Photocopy of letter to R. H. Ahrens, Director, Provincial Parks regarding the Conrad Kain Hut and suggestions on the operation of other huts, such as the Boulder Camp. Dec 19, 1974. Letter on yellow carbon from Bruce Harding, General Manager CMH, to Chris Sadlier regarding hut fees payment request. July 5, 1977. Photocopy of handwritten letter regarding hut fees. July 4, 1977. Letter on yellow carbon to Milt E. Goddard regarding stoppage of use of the Conrad Kain Hut. March 25, 1977. Letter from M. E. Goddard regarding termination of Conrad Kain Hut privileges. Feb 28, 1977. Letter on yellow carbon to Honorable Even Wolfe, Minister of Finance enclosing a letter sent to Honorable Grace McCarthy. Sept 3, 1976. Letter on yellow carbon to John L. Bouldbee requesting suggestions on working with Parks. Sept 13, 1976. Letter from John L. Boultbee enclosing a letter sent to Evan Wolfe and warning that Gmoser will have to explain if he pays the BC sales tax on food and liquor and why he chooses to live in Alberta. Aug 17, 1976. Letter from John L. Boultbee to Evan Wolfe regarding Gmoser and recreational investment in his services. Aug 17, 1976. Five pages of notes and names for letters to John Bouldbee and Grace McCarthy, among others. Letter from M. E. Goddard regarding termination of use of Conrad Kain Hut and the allowance of a semi permanent camp. With note written in pencil. Aug 12, 1976. Photocopy of letter to R. H. Ahrens, Director, Provincial Parks regarding mountain rescue and the Conrad Kain Hut. Dec 19, 1974. One page of handwritten notes for the prior letters. Letter on yellow carbon to Chris Sadleir, Assistant District Superintendent Department of Recreation and Conservation regarding the continued use of the Conrad Kain Hut. Aug 29, 1975. Letter on yellow carbon from Bruce Harding to Chris Sadleir regarding the hut fees and a trip to Europe for Parks personnel. Letter from C. W. Sadlier regarding the enclosure of the Order-In-Council giving Parks authority to collect hut fees and declaring that money must be collected each night, also discussing the stoppage of Forest Service cutting snags in the park. June 16, 1975. Photocopy of amendment of Clause charging hut fees and limiting time spent in the huts at Mt. Assiniboine and Bugaboo Glacier Provincial Park. May 29, 1975. Letter from N. O. Blackburn, Regional Supervisor Department of Recreation and Conservation Parks Branch regarding photographs for the hut and raising the issue of sharing the Conrad Kain Hut. March 24, 1975. Letter on yellow carbon to Norm Blackburn regarding copies of pictures. March 1, 1975. Letter on yellow carbon from P.A. Lever to R. H. Ahrens sending information on the Humus Toilet for the Conrad Kain Hut. Feb 11, 1975. Letter to Norm O. Blackburn on yellow carbon outlining issues discussed with guides who worked at Boulder camp, including responsibility of rescue, rescue equipment, training Parks staff on rescue equipment and the requirement of a second helicopter pilot trained for rescues. Aug 29, 1974. “Tentative Suggestions for Supplies at Boulder Camp.” July 27, 1974. Letter on yellow carbon to Norm O. Blackburn regarding suggested supplies and instillation of equipment. July 27, 1974. Letter from N. O. Blackburn in receipt of suggestions. Aug 16, 1974. Photocopy of “Tentative Suggestions for Supplies at Boulder Camp.” July 27, 1974. Letter from Norm O. Blackburn regarding suggestions, photographing by Rudi Gertsch, supplies and use of the stove. May 15, 1974. Letter on yellow carbon to Norm Blackburn regarding suggestions and photographer Rudi Gertsch. April 22, 1974. Letter on yellow carbon to R. Ahrens regarding chemical waste treatment. Jan 27, 1974. 2 copies of letter from Advanced Waste Treatment Systems. Jan 4, 1974. Green brochure “Physical Chemical Zero Discharge Waste Treatment System.” Letter from R. H. Ahrens regarding a hut custodian for Conrad Kain Hut. May 9, 1973. Letter to Bob Ahrens regarding the placement of a hut custodian for the Conrad Kain Hut. May 1, 1973. Letter on yellow carbon to Milt E. Goddard regarding the placement of a hut custodian with a “firm hand.” Jan 13, 1972. Letter from M. E. Goddard regarding the erection of the Conrad Kain Hut and discussion of administration of the hut. Jan 5, 1972. Letter to Milt Goddard regarding suggestions on the running of the Alpine Hut at Boulder Camp. Nov 25, 1971. Notes for a letter to Milt Goddard on Hotel Fort Garry stationary. Letter from R. H. Ahrens in thanks for suggestions and forwarding it to M. Goddard. July 19, 1971. Letter to R. H. Ahrens regarding trails, photographs, the proposed shelter at Boulder Camp and suggestions. July 12, 1971. Letter from R. H. Ahrens regarding a conversation about the Bugaboo Glacier Provincial Park. June 14, 1971. Letter on yellow carbon to Milt E. Goddard regarding the Boulder Camp Trail. July 2, 1969. Handwritten letter regarding funding for trail development. Signature illegible. Letter from M. E. Goddard regarding the request of funds for trail development June 18, 1969. Letter on yellow carbon to Milt E. Goddard regarding trail development and monetary support. June 3, 1969. Manila envelope with blue “A Hans Gmoser Ski and Mountain Film address sticker. Letter on blue carbon from Philippe Delesalle to H. A. V. Green President of the Alpine Club of Canada, regarding Proposed Conrad Kain Hut, promising to send a report and drawings of the hut, which would allow for 35 visitors to cut down on costs. Dec 9, 1963. “Proposed Conrad Kain Hut” by Philippe Delesalle. Dec 9, 1963. Letter from Philippe Delesalle requesting Gmoser’s comments on the hut. Dec 10, 1963. Two copies of the fold out “Proposed Conrad Kain Hut for the Bugaboos Boulder Camp, BC.”Dec 1963 designed by Cohos-Delesalle and Associates Architects. Drawings of cut aways and room design. Designed by Cohos-Delesalle and Associates Architects. Two fold out copies of “A Fiberglass Igloo.” Designed by Cohos-Delesalle and Associates Architects. May 1964. “Baffin Island Igloo for Colonel P. D. Baird. Designed by Cohos-Delesalle and Associates Architects. Fold out design for a “Biovac Hut for Twelve.” Designed by Cohos-Delesalle and Associates Architects. April 1964.
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- Environment and Nature
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- Proposed Conditions for CMH Summer Permit in the Bugaboos- numbers 1-25. Letter on yellow carbon from Canadian Mountain Holidays regarding the stoppage of the climbing school at Boulder Camp in the Bugaboos due to Parks Canada pressure. Letter from M. E. Goddard, Regional Manager of Ministry of Recreation and Conservation regarding Gmoser’s previous letter indicating at the Branch pressured him into closing the summer operations in the Bugaboos. Goddard indicates that people advertising summer climbing schools should be brought to ministry attention, and “you must have realized your presence there would end eventually…it was solely your decision to terminate your summer operations in the Bugaboos.”Sept 8, 1978. Letter to Milt E. Goddard criticizing the Parks handling of the summer operation in the Bugaboos, regarding the stoppage of use of the Conrad Kain Hut. Gmoser suggests that others are advertising climbing schools without qualifications are using the hut accommodation and asks to be heard by Parks officials. July 12, 1978. Letter from M. E. Goddard discussing the discontinued operation of the Mountain Climbing School in the Bugaboos, thanking him for his past operations and wishing them success in the future. June 28, 1978. Four pages of handwritten “Proposed Conditions for CMH Summer Permit in the Bugaboos.” Letter on yellow carbon to M. E. Goddard advising the discontinuation of Mountain Climbing School and Guide Service at the Boulder Camp in the Bugaboos. The program was operated at a loss, and the new rules for operation would raise costs and lower service. May 1, 1978. Letter on yellow carbon to the Honourable Grace McCarthy, Minister of Trade and Tourism regarding the Conrad Kain Hut, listing proposed injustices and the CMH’s beneficial use of the hut. March 10, 1978. Attached “Proposed Conditions for CMH Summer Permit in the Bugaboos Letter from William Putnam regarding Bugaboos conflict, details regarding Battle Abbey renovations. Feb 21, 1978. Photocopy of letter from William Putnam to M. E. Goddard regarding “occupancy problems” re overcrowding at the Conrad Kain Hut and providing advice on the “non-residents of Canada and generally ungrateful” visitors who are not led by commercial guiding services. Feb 21, 1978. Letter on yellow carbon to William Putnam enclosing a letter from George Trachuk regarding the Bugaboos. Feb 8, 1978. Letter from William Putnam asking what to write, with postscript regarding Battle Abbey. Jan 24, 1978. Letter from M. E. Goddard regarding the new Brach position for the Conrad Kain Hut. Jan 9, 1978. Letter from Parks Branch to William Putnam regarding his comments on the new Branch wide policy. Draft letter from William Putnam to The American Alpine Club regarding a new method of running the camp based on American visitors. August 23, 1977. Yellow carbon half page from CMH, handwritten regretfully discussing the cancellation of the trip to see the European hut system. Feb 7, 1978. Letter from Phil Whitfield cancelling the trip to look over the European hut system, due to the cancellation of the European trip. Feb 1, 1978. Letter on yellow carbon to P. R. Whitfield in response to the Parks sponsoring the informational trip to Europe. Oct 25, 1977. Letter on yellow paper from Phil Whitfield regarding setting up a guided tour of European mountain huts for BC Parks representatives. Oct 20, 1977. Letter, four pages, to the Honorable Grace McCarthy regarding the Boulder Camp, Parks conflict with CMH and the small size of the Conrad Kain Hut. Discusses the use of the hut by “a small group of welfare and unemployment insurance recipients…the main instigator not even being a legal resident of Canada.” Includes list of fees for the climbing schools and suggestions for building of a larger structure and to take a team to Europe. Sept 3, 1976. Letter from G. Trachuk in thanks for a meeting. Jan 16, 1975. Photocopy of letter to R. H. Ahrens, Director, Provincial Parks regarding the Conrad Kain Hut and suggestions on the operation of other huts, such as the Boulder Camp. Dec 19, 1974. Letter on yellow carbon from Bruce Harding, General Manager CMH, to Chris Sadlier regarding hut fees payment request. July 5, 1977. Photocopy of handwritten letter regarding hut fees. July 4, 1977. Letter on yellow carbon to Milt E. Goddard regarding stoppage of use of the Conrad Kain Hut. March 25, 1977. Letter from M. E. Goddard regarding termination of Conrad Kain Hut privileges. Feb 28, 1977. Letter on yellow carbon to Honorable Even Wolfe, Minister of Finance enclosing a letter sent to Honorable Grace McCarthy. Sept 3, 1976. Letter on yellow carbon to John L. Bouldbee requesting suggestions on working with Parks. Sept 13, 1976. Letter from John L. Boultbee enclosing a letter sent to Evan Wolfe and warning that Gmoser will have to explain if he pays the BC sales tax on food and liquor and why he chooses to live in Alberta. Aug 17, 1976. Letter from John L. Boultbee to Evan Wolfe regarding Gmoser and recreational investment in his services. Aug 17, 1976. Five pages of notes and names for letters to John Bouldbee and Grace McCarthy, among others. Letter from M. E. Goddard regarding termination of use of Conrad Kain Hut and the allowance of a semi permanent camp. With note written in pencil. Aug 12, 1976. Photocopy of letter to R. H. Ahrens, Director, Provincial Parks regarding mountain rescue and the Conrad Kain Hut. Dec 19, 1974. One page of handwritten notes for the prior letters. Letter on yellow carbon to Chris Sadleir, Assistant District Superintendent Department of Recreation and Conservation regarding the continued use of the Conrad Kain Hut. Aug 29, 1975. Letter on yellow carbon from Bruce Harding to Chris Sadleir regarding the hut fees and a trip to Europe for Parks personnel. Letter from C. W. Sadlier regarding the enclosure of the Order-In-Council giving Parks authority to collect hut fees and declaring that money must be collected each night, also discussing the stoppage of Forest Service cutting snags in the park. June 16, 1975. Photocopy of amendment of Clause charging hut fees and limiting time spent in the huts at Mt. Assiniboine and Bugaboo Glacier Provincial Park. May 29, 1975. Letter from N. O. Blackburn, Regional Supervisor Department of Recreation and Conservation Parks Branch regarding photographs for the hut and raising the issue of sharing the Conrad Kain Hut. March 24, 1975. Letter on yellow carbon to Norm Blackburn regarding copies of pictures. March 1, 1975. Letter on yellow carbon from P.A. Lever to R. H. Ahrens sending information on the Humus Toilet for the Conrad Kain Hut. Feb 11, 1975. Letter to Norm O. Blackburn on yellow carbon outlining issues discussed with guides who worked at Boulder camp, including responsibility of rescue, rescue equipment, training Parks staff on rescue equipment and the requirement of a second helicopter pilot trained for rescues. Aug 29, 1974. “Tentative Suggestions for Supplies at Boulder Camp.” July 27, 1974. Letter on yellow carbon to Norm O. Blackburn regarding suggested supplies and instillation of equipment. July 27, 1974. Letter from N. O. Blackburn in receipt of suggestions. Aug 16, 1974. Photocopy of “Tentative Suggestions for Supplies at Boulder Camp.” July 27, 1974. Letter from Norm O. Blackburn regarding suggestions, photographing by Rudi Gertsch, supplies and use of the stove. May 15, 1974. Letter on yellow carbon to Norm Blackburn regarding suggestions and photographer Rudi Gertsch. April 22, 1974. Letter on yellow carbon to R. Ahrens regarding chemical waste treatment. Jan 27, 1974. 2 copies of letter from Advanced Waste Treatment Systems. Jan 4, 1974. Green brochure “Physical Chemical Zero Discharge Waste Treatment System.” Letter from R. H. Ahrens regarding a hut custodian for Conrad Kain Hut. May 9, 1973. Letter to Bob Ahrens regarding the placement of a hut custodian for the Conrad Kain Hut. May 1, 1973. Letter on yellow carbon to Milt E. Goddard regarding the placement of a hut custodian with a “firm hand.” Jan 13, 1972. Letter from M. E. Goddard regarding the erection of the Conrad Kain Hut and discussion of administration of the hut. Jan 5, 1972. Letter to Milt Goddard regarding suggestions on the running of the Alpine Hut at Boulder Camp. Nov 25, 1971. Notes for a letter to Milt Goddard on Hotel Fort Garry stationary. Letter from R. H. Ahrens in thanks for suggestions and forwarding it to M. Goddard. July 19, 1971. Letter to R. H. Ahrens regarding trails, photographs, the proposed shelter at Boulder Camp and suggestions. July 12, 1971. Letter from R. H. Ahrens regarding a conversation about the Bugaboo Glacier Provincial Park. June 14, 1971. Letter on yellow carbon to Milt E. Goddard regarding the Boulder Camp Trail. July 2, 1969. Handwritten letter regarding funding for trail development. Signature illegible. Letter from M. E. Goddard regarding the request of funds for trail development June 18, 1969. Letter on yellow carbon to Milt E. Goddard regarding trail development and monetary support. June 3, 1969. Manila envelope with blue “A Hans Gmoser Ski and Mountain Film address sticker. Letter on blue carbon from Philippe Delesalle to H. A. V. Green President of the Alpine Club of Canada, regarding Proposed Conrad Kain Hut, promising to send a report and drawings of the hut, which would allow for 35 visitors to cut down on costs. Dec 9, 1963. “Proposed Conrad Kain Hut” by Philippe Delesalle. Dec 9, 1963. Letter from Philippe Delesalle requesting Gmoser’s comments on the hut. Dec 10, 1963. Two copies of the fold out “Proposed Conrad Kain Hut for the Bugaboos Boulder Camp, BC.”Dec 1963 designed by Cohos-Delesalle and Associates Architects. Drawings of cut aways and room design. Designed by Cohos-Delesalle and Associates Architects. Two fold out copies of “A Fiberglass Igloo.” Designed by Cohos-Delesalle and Associates Architects. May 1964. “Baffin Island Igloo for Colonel P. D. Baird. Designed by Cohos-Delesalle and Associates Architects. Fold out design for a “Biovac Hut for Twelve.” Designed by Cohos-Delesalle and Associates Architects. April 1964.
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Hans Gmoser fonds
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- Part Of
- Hans Gmoser fonds
- Scope & Content
- Fonds consists of films, video recording, sound recordings, textual records and photographs produced and collected by Hans Gmoser. Film series (I.) includes: A.1. Presentation films by Hans Gmoser Productions, 1956-1967, 10 items. Feature-length adventure/annual films, mainly silent for live narrat…
- Date Range
- [ca.1950-ca.1995]
- Reference Code
- M224 / S49 / V68
- Description Level
- 1 / Fonds
- GMD
- Motion picture
- Film
- Video
- Photograph
- Album
- Negative
- Photograph print
- Sound recording
- Reel to reel
- Textual record
- Map
- Private record
- Published record
- Part Of
- Hans Gmoser fonds
- Description Level
- 1 / Fonds
- Fonds Number
- M 224
- S 49
- V 68
- Sous-Fonds
- M 224
- S 49
- V 68
- Accession Number
- 5650, 5878, 6802, 7361 (unprocessed), 7877 (unproc), 8111 (unproc)
- Reference Code
- M224 / S49 / V68
- GMD
- Motion picture
- Film
- Video
- Photograph
- Album
- Negative
- Photograph print
- Sound recording
- Reel to reel
- Textual record
- Map
- Private record
- Published record
- Date Range
- [ca.1950-ca.1995]
- Physical Description
- 25 motion pictures: 41 film reels, also audio reels and magnetic track. -- 17 film reels, 7 film strips, 1 video recording. -- 25 sound recordings. -- 15.5 cm textual records. -- ca.640 photographs: negatives, copy negatives, prints. -- 2 photograph albums. -- 39 cartographic records: maps, some annotated.
- History / Biographical
- Hans Gmoser, 1932-2006 was born in Braunau, Austria in 1932. During his long career he worked as a mountain guide, mountaineer, ski instructor, skier, cinematographer, lecturer, and founder and Chairman of the Board of Directors of Canadian Mountain Holidays. Hans Gmoser was also an active cyclist and was based in Banff and Harvie Heights, Alberta.
- Gmoser gained early skiing and mountaineering experience in post-war Austria before emigrating to Canada with his friend Leo Grillmair in 1951. Lizzie Rummel gave him his first job in the mountains at Mount Assiniboine. By 1953 he was working as a mountain guide and founded Rocky Mountain Guides Ltd. (Canadian Mountain Holidays CMH) in 1957. That year he began filming promotional films containing climbing and skiing adventure sequences. He first used fixed-wing aircraft and later helicopters, starting in 1963, to transport clients for spring skiing and summer climbing. Gmoser toured throughout North America promoting his skiing and climbing films, attracting large audiences with his inspiring lectures.
- Gmoser built Bugaboo Lodge in 1968, the first of six lodges which also include Bobbie Burns, Galena, Gothics, Adamants and Cariboo lodges, to serve international heli-skiers and heli-hikers. Gmoser retired from Canadian Mountain Holidays in 1993. Hans Gmoser received honourary memberships in the Alpine Club of Canada and the International Federation of Mountain Guides Associations. He was elected to the Honour Roll of Canadian Skiing and the U.S. National Ski Hall of Fame and received the Banff Mountain Film Festival Summit of Excellence Award. In 1987 Hans Gmoser was awarded the Order of Canada.
- Scope & Content
- Fonds consists of films, video recording, sound recordings, textual records and photographs produced and collected by Hans Gmoser.
- Film series (I.) includes: A.1. Presentation films by Hans Gmoser Productions, 1956-1967, 10 items. Feature-length adventure/annual films, mainly silent for live narration with background music. Some with sound tracks. A.2. Edited versions of presentation films, 1959-1968, 5 motion pictures. B. Other films by Hans Gmoser, 1962-[1969], 8 motion pictures. C. Out-takes, fragment and miscellaneous films, 1960-ca.1970, 17 film reels; Skifarri - Head Hunter film, 1924-1950s, 7 negative strips. D. Collected films, ca.1960, 1972, 2 motion pictures.
- Other series are: II. Video recording, 1979; III. Sound recordings (not related to films) include 23 reel to reel tapes of classical and traditional folk songs, 1961 and 1979; IV. Textual records, ca.1955-ca.1995, in the form of film documentation, script to "Ski's over McKinley," certificates, Order of Canada correspondence and information, personal papers and correspondence, maps and other records; V. Photographs, 1950-1986. Photographs pertain to ski trips, climbing expeditions to Mt. Logan, Mt. Robson, Wapta Glacier, Columbia Icefields, Canoe Glacier, Rodgers pass trip, mountaineering clubs, Trudeau/Bugaboo trip, Assiniboine Lodge, portraits of Lizzie Rummel, Erling Strom, and Jim Davies. Albums consist of photographs taken during ski trips in Austria.
- Films depict a mixture of skiing and climbing including spring skiing, powder skiing, glacier skiing on Columbia Icefield, heli-skiing in the Rockies and Selkirks and ascents of Mount Logan, Yukon, and Mounts Blackburn and McKinley, Alaska, also rock and ice climbing. Feature length films consist of, or are accompanied by, all or some of the following elements: 16mm originals (A and B rolls); work prints, out takes, 16mm mag track (sound); 1/4" audio tape (background music to accompany narration, 7 items); teasers (TV film clips) and the following items included in the textual records: narration scripts, teaser text, descriptive flyers, press releases, annual pamphlets and ad solicitation for same, censor certificates, related correspondence, maps, oversize promotional posters for Gmoser's films "With Ski and Rope" 1957, and a handmade poster by Banff Ski Runners for "Adventure Bound" and related ephemera.
- Name Access
- Gmoser, Hans
- Subject Access
- Commerce and industry
- Exploration, discovery and travel
- Sports, recreation and leisure
- Transportation
- Access Restrictions
- Some restrictions on access to originals
- Copyright, privacy, commercial use and other restrictions may apply
- Language
- Language is primarily English
- Includes some material in German
- Finding Aid
- Finding aids and reference tools: arrangement outline
- series and file description
- electronic finding aid
- video reference copies for some films in sub-series I.A.
- Creator
- Gmoser, Hans
- Category
- Commerce and industry
- Exploration, discovery and travel
- Sports, recreation and leisure
- Transportation
- Biographical Source Notes
- accession record, Hans Gmoser; Chic Scott's bio/obit notes 2006.
- Title Source
- Title based on accession record and contents of fonds
- Processing Status
- Processed / Unprocessed
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