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Alberta Centennial 2005 Summit Registers and Notes

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Part Of: Alpine Club of Canada fonds

Scope & Content: Files consist of summit notes and summit registers from the Alberta Centennial Mountain Expedition 2005 produced by the Alpine Club of Canada between 2005 and 2017. Summit records include entries from visitors to the various summits which pertain to individuals' hiking and climbing trips; details o…

Date Range: 2005-2017

Reference Code: M200 / V / A / 14 to 25

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Textual record; Organization record

Part Of: Alpine Club of Canada fonds

Description Level: 5 / File

Fonds Number: M200; V14; S6

Series: M200 / V: Summit Records

Sous-Fonds: M200

Sub-Series: M200 / V / A: Identified Summit Records

Accession Number: accn. 2023.20 accn. 8002 accn. 2023.19 accn. 2014.8293

Reference Code: M200 / V / A / 14 to 25

GMD: Textual record; Organization record

Responsibility: Summit Registers and Notes produced by Alpine Club of Canada

Date Range: 2005-2017

Physical Description: 25 cm of textual records 12 volumes

History / Biographical: The Alberta Centennial Mountain Expedition 2005 was a way for the Alpine Club of Canada, the Rocky Mountain Ramblers and other climbing groups to celebrate the Centennial of Alberta. These groups climbed various mountains throughout Alberta and placed registers on their peaks for climbers to commemorate their climbs during the centenary period. Various summits were reached including Mount Aylmer, Pigeon Mountain, Mount Niblock and others.

Scope & Content: Files consist of summit notes and summit registers from the Alberta Centennial Mountain Expedition 2005 produced by the Alpine Club of Canada between 2005 and 2017. Summit records include entries from visitors to the various summits which pertain to individuals' hiking and climbing trips; details of specific events which occurred while at the summit, wildlife sightings, trail updates, and related topics. Files consist of: M200 / V / A / 14: Mount. Aylmer 2005 M200 / V / A / 15: 2005 Alberta Centennial Mtn. Expedition Summit Register – Pigeon Mtn., Aug 2005 – July 2006 M200 / V / A / 16: Summit Register + Notes – Big Sister, Aug 2005 – Aug 2007 (AB. Centennial Mtn. Expedition 2005 Register) M200 / V / A / 17: Sentry Mountain Summit Register 2005 - 2017 M200 / V / A / 18: Mount Niles [summit register] [2005-2017] M200 / V / A / 19: Alberta Centennial Mtn. Expedition, 2005 Summit Register – MT. Niblock, July 2006 – July 2009 M200 / V / A / 20: 2005 AB. Centennial Mtn. Expedition Middle Sister July 2006 – July 2007 M200 / V / A / 21: 2005 AB. Centennial Mountain Expedition, Yamnuska, 2005 – 2006. Summit Register M200 / V / A / 22: Summit Register – Crowsnest Mtn., July 2005 – July 2007 2005 AB. Centennial Mtn. Expedition M200 / V / A / 23: Alberta Centennial Mountain Expedition. [Part 1 of 2]. M200 / V / A / 24: Alberta Centennial Mountain Expedition. [Part 2 of 2]. M200 / V / A / 25: [unidentified Alberta Centennial Mountain Expedition Log]

Name Access: Alpine Club of Canada

Subject Access: Alberta; Alpine Club of Canada; Backcountry skiing; Backpacking; Banff; Banff National Park; Bow Valley; Celebrations; Centennial; Climbing; Environment; Environment and Nature; Events; Hiking; Mountaineering; Mountaineers; Mountains; Ski mountaineering; Skiing; Sports and leisure; Sports and recreation; Summit; Trails; Winter sports; Yamnuska Mountain

Geographic Access: Canada; Alberta; Banff; Banff National Park; Bow Valley; Canadian Rocky Mountains; Crowsnest Pass; Kananaskis Country; Mount Yamnuska; Pigeon Lake; Rocky Mountains

Access Restrictions: Restrictions may apply

Language: English; French

Conservation: Some registers contain water damage. Some registers have loose pages placed in mylar. Some registers contain rusted staples.

Related Material: M235

Category: Environment; Exploration and travel; Sports, recreation and leisure

Title Source: Title based on contents of file

Processing Status: Processed

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Alberta memories

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

Published Date: 1988

Call Number: 08.2 Al1tb oversize

Responsibility: principal photographer: Michael Shimbasi; research, writing: Janice Stomp

Published Date: 1988

Physical Description: 254p. : ill., ports

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

Subjects: Banff National Park; Photography

Notes: Published to mark the 50th anniversary of Alberta Treasury Branches

Accession Number: 5589

Call Number: 08.2 Al1tb oversize

Collection: Archives Library

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Athabasca Glacier, Columbia Icefields

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Artist: Andreas Roth

Date: 1941

Medium: oil paint on board

Catalogue Number: RtA.02.01

Description: Mountain landscape with mountains topped with glaciers in background. Glacial tongue with river leading away from it in the centre of the painting. Wildflowers and trees in foreground. Bottom left corner is “Andreas Roth. 1941”

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Artist: Andreas Roth

Title: Athabasca Glacier, Columbia Icefields

Date: 1941

Medium: oil paint on board

Dimensions: 43.5 x 62.0 cm

Description: Mountain landscape with mountains topped with glaciers in background. Glacial tongue with river leading away from it in the centre of the painting. Wildflowers and trees in foreground. Bottom left corner is “Andreas Roth. 1941”

Subject: mountains; columbia icefield; athabasca; Banff National Park

Credit: Gift of Robert Crosby Family, Banff, 1998

Catalogue Number: RtA.02.01

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Backpack

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Date: 1940 – 1965

Material: wood, fibre; skin; metal

Catalogue Number: 103.08.1123

Description: Wooden pack board with green canvas pack and top flap with leather straps. Large exterior front pocket. Label under flap: “PIONEER BRAND. TRAPPER NELSON. INDIAN PACK BOARD No. 3. REGISTRATION No. 152720. SOLE MANUFACTURERS. JONES TENT & AWNING LTD. VANCOUVER, B.C.”

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Title: Backpack

Date: 1940 – 1965

Material: wood, fibre; skin; metal

Dimensions: 76.0 x 43.0 cm

Description: Wooden pack board with green canvas pack and top flap with leather straps. Large exterior front pocket. Label under flap: “PIONEER BRAND. TRAPPER NELSON. INDIAN PACK BOARD No. 3. REGISTRATION No. 152720. SOLE MANUFACTURERS. JONES TENT & AWNING LTD. VANCOUVER, B.C.”

Subject: parks; wardens; hiking; camping; Banff National Park

Credit: Gift of Henry Ness, Banff, 2000

Catalogue Number: 103.08.1123

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Balfour Hut Registers

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Part Of: Alpine Club of Canada fonds

Scope & Content: Sub-series of hut registers from the Balfour (Rob Ritchie) Hut produced by the Alpine Club of Canada between 1966 and 2019. Registers include entries from visitors to the huts which pertain to individuals' hiking and climbing trips; details of specific events which occurred while staying at the hut…

Date Range: 1966-2001; 2007-2019

Reference Code: M200 / IV / I

Description Level: 4 / Sub-series

GMD: Textual record; Organization record

Part Of: Alpine Club of Canada fonds

Description Level: 4 / Sub-series

Fonds Number: M200; V14; S6

Series: M200 / IV: Hut Registers

Sous-Fonds: M200

Sub-Series: M200 / IV / I: Balfour Hut Registers

Accession Number: accn. 2376; accn. 3298; accn. 3560; accn. 7779; accn. 2023.10; accn. 2023.31; accn. 2023.15

Reference Code: M200 / IV / I

GMD: Textual record; Organization record

Responsibility: Registers produced by Alpine Club of Canada

Date Range: 1966-2001; 2007-2019

Physical Description: 20 cm of textual records 9 volumes

History / Biographical: According to the Alpine Club of Canada's website: "The Rob Ritchie Hut, also known as the Balfour Hut, is found on low, rocky hills at the toe of the Vulture Glacier, approximately 28 km northwest of the town of Lake Louise, AB. It is east of Balfour Pass and the Continental divide, just inside the Banff National Park boundary.[...] The Rob Ritchie Hut, also known as the Balfour Hut, is found on low, rocky hills at the toe of the Vulture Glacier, approximately 28 km northwest of the town of Lake Louise, AB. It is east of Balfour Pass and the Continental divide, just inside the Banff National Park boundary. This is the half-way mark for the Wapta Traverse and is usually used in conjunction with the other huts in this chain while attempting this classic cross-glacier ski trip. Usual approach is from Bow Hut through the Olive/St. Nicholas Col then down the gentle and pleasant Vulture Glacier to Balfour Pass, where the hut sits on a section of moraine beneath the impressive bulk of Mt. Balfour. Though most people will spend one night at the R.J. Ritchie (Balfour) Hut before continuing on to Scott Duncan, there is potential for good skiing here, especially on the Diableret Glacier which sits northwest of Mt. Balfour and makes for a fantastic run on a clear day! There is also an optional route to the summit of Mt. Gordon from this hut, which would be an excellent loop trip if combined with the normal route back towards Bow Hut. Use your imagination and some neat trip ideas will present themselves!"

Scope & Content: Sub-series of hut registers from the Balfour (Rob Ritchie) Hut produced by the Alpine Club of Canada between 1966 and 2019. Registers include entries from visitors to the huts which pertain to individuals' hiking and climbing trips; details of specific events which occurred while staying at the hut, wildlife sightings, custodial issues and updates, and related topics. The sub-series is separated into individual hut registers, arranged by date:; M200 / IV / I / 1: Balfour Hut [Register] [1966-1971]; M200 / IV / I / 2: Balfour Pass Hut [1971-1972]; M200 / IV / I / 3: Balfour Pass Hut Register [1973-1974]; M200 / IV / I / 4: Balfour Pass Hut [register 1974-1982]; M200 / IV / I / 5: "Balfour Hut" [register] Sept. 2, 1982 - Nov. 17, 1989; M200 / IV / I / 6: Balfour Hut Journal Nov. 22, 1989 - Apr. 25, 1997; M200 / IV / I / 7: Balfour Hut Register [1997 -2001]; M200 / IV / I / 8: Balfour Hut Register 2007 - 2015; M200 / IV / I / 9: Balfour Hut register 2011 - 2019