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Part Of
Dorothy Wardle fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of 139 pages of handwritten research notes, correspondence, and newspaper clippings, H35 x W30 cm or smaller. File pertains to Dorothy's research on Banff and surrounding area, Parks Canada, Department of the Interior, and the history of the Canadian Rocky Mountains in general. Record…
Date Range
ca. 1870 - ca. 1998
1870s-1880s
ca.1918 - ca. 1960s
1986-1998
1986
1990
1993
1995
1997-1998
Reference Code
M521 / I / A / 3-4
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Newspaper clipping
Private record
Textual record
Part Of
Dorothy Wardle fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
M521 / V75
Series
M521 / I : Dorothy Wardle Personal Papers
Sous-Fonds
M521
Sub-Series
M521 / I / A : Research and Writing
Accession Number
7504
Reference Code
M521 / I / A / 3-4
GMD
Newspaper clipping
Private record
Textual record
Date Range
ca. 1870 - ca. 1998
1870s-1880s
ca.1918 - ca. 1960s
1986-1998
1986
1990
1993
1995
1997-1998
Physical Description
2 cm of textual records (139 pages ; 30 x 35 cm or smaller)
Scope & Content
File consists of 139 pages of handwritten research notes, correspondence, and newspaper clippings, H35 x W30 cm or smaller. File pertains to Dorothy's research on Banff and surrounding area, Parks Canada, Department of the Interior, and the history of the Canadian Rocky Mountains in general. Records were filed in an envelope that was titled "Book Notes." Notable people include James Wardle, J.B. Harkin, Pat Brewster, Arthur Unwin, Dr. Brett, Norman Sanson, and Bill Peyto, among others. Notable places and topics include the organization of the Department of the Interior, the Banff-Windemere Highway, Rocky Mountain Park and Park Wardens, Kootenay National Park fires, coal and precious metal mines (e.g. Bankhead, Silver City), trail riding and hiking, research about James Wardle and his accomplishments, Ya-Ha-Tinda, and various parks (e.g. Glacier, Revelstoke, Elk Island, Kootenay, and Yoho). Other records include a handwritten letter to the Auld family in Scotland (cousins of Sheila Ritchie) with a story about Glenbow and a highland cow from Oban, Scotland; personal reflections on the Banff area and mountains in general; notes that Dorothy took while doing research at the Whyte Museum of the Canadian Rockies and the Banff Public Library; and a variety of newspaper clippings.
Notes
Includes request slips and stationary from the archives at the Whyte Museum.
Potentially includes a handwritten list of Dorothy's written works.
Newspaper clippings primarily from the Times Colonist, which is published in Victoria, British Columbia.
Name Access
Wardle, Dorothy
Wardle, James M.
Harkin, J. B. (James Bernard)
Brewster, Pat
Peyto, Bill
Brett, Robert George
Sanson, Norman
Subject Access
Banff
Banff National Park
Banff Public Library
National parks and reserves
Newspaper
Parks Canada
Park policy
Research
Trail Riders of the Canadian Rockies
Wardens
Whyte Museum of the Canadian Rockies
Ya-Ha-Tinda Ranch
Hiking
Community life
History
Mines and mineral resources
Geographic Access
Alberta
Banff
Banff National Park
Bankhead
British Columbia
Canada
Canadian Rocky Mountains
Castle Mountain
Glacier National Park
Kootenay National Park
Silver City
Victoria
Yoho National Park
Scotland
Revelstoke
Language
English
Conservation
Some of the slips of paper are taped together. Was unable to remove them without damaging the materials. May present conservation issues in the future.
Creator
Wardle, Dorothy
Category
Sports, recreation and leisure
Transportation
Politics
Natural resources
Family and personal life
Exploration, discovery and travel
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Title was written on an envelope containing these materials.
Processing Status
Processed
Less detail
This material is presented as originally created; it may contain outdated cultural descriptions and potentially offensive content. Read more.

Castle Mountain Battle

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions54606
Part Of
Dorothy Wardle fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of 127 pages of compiled research, correspondence, and newspaper clippings, H28 cm x W21.5 cm or smaller. File pertains to the renaming of Castle Mountain to Mt. Eisenhower in 1946 under the William Lyon Mackenzie King administration and the restoration of the Castle name in 1975-1976…
Date Range
ca.1946 - 1987
1946
1975
1987
Reference Code
M521 / I / A / 1-2
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Textual record
Private record
Newspaper clipping
Government record
Part Of
Dorothy Wardle fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
M521 / V75
Series
M521 / I : Dorothy Wardle Personal Papers
Sous-Fonds
M521
Sub-Series
M521 / I / A : Research and Writing
Accession Number
5391
7504
Reference Code
M521 / I / A / 1-2
GMD
Textual record
Private record
Newspaper clipping
Government record
Date Range
ca.1946 - 1987
1946
1975
1987
Physical Description
2 cm of textual records (127 pages ; 21.5 x 28 cm or smaller)
History / Biographical
Freeman Keyte was a scientist originally from Ontario who was living in Calgary at the time when Castle Mountain was renamed to Mt. Eisenhower. He argued for the Castle name to be reinstated and communicated with the Geographic Board of Alberta, Members of Parliament, and the Canadian Permanent Committee on Geographical Names.
Scope & Content
File consists of 127 pages of compiled research, correspondence, and newspaper clippings, H28 cm x W21.5 cm or smaller. File pertains to the renaming of Castle Mountain to Mt. Eisenhower in 1946 under the William Lyon Mackenzie King administration and the restoration of the Castle name in 1975-1976. File includes photocopies of government records, newspaper clippings, and other research compiled by Freeman Keyte. It also includes handwritten correspondence between Dorothy and Freeman, Dorothy and Ted Hart, and newspaper clippings that were collected by Dorothy.
Notes
On March 12, 1980, Freeman sent a copy of his findings in a 113-page binder to Dorothy, who then gifted it to the Whyte Museum in 1987.
Included a photocopy of the letter from Dorothy to Ted Hart. The photocopy was discarded. Dorothy filed the original with Freeman's compilation of research as represented in this file.
Records from accn.7504 were filed in an envelope titled, "The Castle Mountain Battle (from Castle to Eisenhower & back to Castle."
Name Access
Wardle, Dorothy
Keyte, Freeman
Hart, E. J. (Ted)
Subject Access
Banff
Banff National Park
Calgary Herald
Geography
Government
Mountains
Newspaper
Politics
Research
Geographic Access
Banff
Banff National Park
Alberta
Canada
Canadian Rocky Mountains
Castle Mountain
Language
English
Creator
Wardle, Dorothy
Keyte, Freeman
Category
Government
Natural resources
Politics
Biographical Source Notes
Rayburn, Alan. Naming Canada: Stories About Place Names from Canadian Geographic. Toronto: University of Toronto Press, 1994.
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Title was written on an envelope containing these materials
Processing Status
Processed
Less detail
This material is presented as originally created; it may contain outdated cultural descriptions and potentially offensive content. Read more.

Eiffel Peak Summit Registers and Notes

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions57663
Part Of
Alpine Club of Canada fonds
Scope & Content
Files consist of summit notes and summit registers from Eiffel Peak produced by the Alpine Club of Canada between 1989 and 2019. Summit records include entries from visitors to the various summits which pertain to individuals' hiking and climbing trips; details of specific events which occurred whi…
Date Range
1989 -1991
2004 – 2013
2017 – 2019
Reference Code
M200 / V / A / 10 to 13
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. 6465 accn. 8002 accn. 2014.8347 accn. 2020.05
Reference Code
M200 / V / A / 10 to 13
GMD
Textual record
Organization record
Responsibility
Summit Registers and Notes produced by Alpine Club of Canada
Date Range
1989 -1991
2004 – 2013
2017 – 2019
Physical Description
7 cm of textual records, 4 volumes
History / Biographical
Eiffel Peak is a 3, 077-meter (10, 095 foot) mountain summit in Banff National Park. The first ascent was made in 1901 by Charles S. Thompson, and the Peak was officially named by A. O. Wheeler in 1908.
Scope & Content
Files consist of summit notes and summit registers from Eiffel Peak produced by the Alpine Club of Canada between 1989 and 2019. 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 include: M200 / V / A / 10: Eiffel Mtn. [register 1989-1991] M200 / V / A / 11: Summit Register – Eiffel Peak, Lake Louise Sept 2004 – July 2007 M200 / V / A / 12: Eiffel Peak [2007 – 2013] M200 / V / A / 13: EIFFEL PEAK Registry [2017 – 2019]
Name Access
Alpine Club of Canada
Subject Access
Alberta
Alpine Club of Canada
Backcountry skiing
Backpacking
Banff
Banff National Park
Climbing
Environment
Environment and Nature
Guiding
Guides
Hiking
Mountaineering
Mountaineers
Mountains
National parks and reserves
Ski mountaineering
Skiing
Sports and leisure
Sports and recreation
Summit
Winter sports
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
Banff National Park
Banff, AB
Access Restrictions
Restrictions may apply
Language
English
French
Spanish
Conservation
Some registers contain water damage.
Related Material
M235
Category
Environment
Exploration and travel
Sports, recreation and leisure
Biographical Source Notes
Summit Post.org Eiffel Peak https://www.summitpost.org/eiffel-peak/151866
Title Source
Title based on contents of the file.
Processing Status
Processed
Less detail
This material is presented as originally created; it may contain outdated cultural descriptions and potentially offensive content. Read more.

First Sister [Canmore?]

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions57794
Part Of
Alpine Club of Canada fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of summit notes from First Sister mountain, produced by the Alpine Club of Canada between 1986 and 1994. 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 …
Date Range
1986-1994
Reference Code
M200 / V / A / 211
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. 2023.10
Reference Code
M200 / V / A / 211
GMD
Textual record
Organization record
Responsibility
Summit Registers and Notes produced by Alpine Club of Canada
Date Range
1986-1994
Physical Description
1 cm of textual records
History / Biographical
First Sister is one of the Three Sisters Mountains near Canmore, Alberta, in the Canadian Rockies. First Sister is also known as Little Sister.
Scope & Content
File consists of summit notes from First Sister mountain, produced by the Alpine Club of Canada between 1986 and 1994. 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. File: M200 / V / A / 211: First Sister [Canmore?]
Name Access
Alpine Club of Canada
Subject Access
Alberta
Alpine Club of Canada
Backpacking
Banff
Banff National Park
Bow Valley
Climbing
Club
Description and travel
Environment
Environment and Nature
Hiking
Mountain
Mountaineering
Mountaineers
Mountains
Record keeping
Sports and leisure
Sports and recreation
Summit
Trails
Geographic Access
Canada
Canadian Rocky Mountains
Rocky Mountains
Alberta
Bow Valley
Canmore
Canmore, AB
Canmore, Alberta
Three Sisters
Three Sisters Mountains
First Sister Mountain
Little Sister Mountain
Access Restrictions
Restrictions may apply
Language
English
Conservation
Summit notes are loose in folder
Related Material
M235
Category
Environment
Exploration and travel
Sports, recreation and leisure
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
Less detail
This material is presented as originally created; it may contain outdated cultural descriptions and potentially offensive content. Read more.
Part Of
Alpine Club of Canada fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of a summit record from Haddo Peak produced by the Alpine Club of Canada between 1968 and 2001. Summit record includes entries from visitors to the various summits which pertain to individuals' hiking and climbing trips; details of specific events which occurred while at the summit, w…
Date Range
1968-2001
Reference Code
M200 / V / A / 212
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. 2023.10
Reference Code
M200 / V / A / 212
GMD
Textual record
Organization record
Responsibility
Summit Registers and Notes produced by Alpine Club of Canada
Date Range
1968-2001
Physical Description
1 volume 1 cm of textual record
History / Biographical
Haddo Peak is located in the Lake Louise area of Banff National Park, Alberta. Haddo Peak is attached to Mount Aberdeen. Nearby is the Plain of the Six Glaciers Tea House, Lake Louise, Mount Victoria, Mount Lefroy and Mount Temple.
Scope & Content
File consists of a summit record from Haddo Peak produced by the Alpine Club of Canada between 1968 and 2001. Summit record includes entries from visitors to the various summits which pertain to individuals' hiking and climbing trips; details of specific events which occurred while at the summit, wildlife sightings, trail updates, and related topics. File: M200 / V / A / 212: Haddo [Peak]
Name Access
Alpine Club of Canada
Subject Access
Alberta
Alpine Club of Canada
Backpacking
Banff
Banff National Park
Bow Valley
Climbing
Club
Description and travel
Environment
Environment and Nature
Hiking
Lake Louise
Mountain
Mountaineering
Mountaineers
Mountains
National parks and reserves
Plain of Six Glacier Teahouse
Record keeping
Sports and leisure
Sports and recreation
Summit
Temple Mountain
Trails
Geographic Access
Canada
Canadian Rocky Mountains
Rocky Mountains
Alberta
Banff National Park
Lake Louise
Lake Louise, AB
Plain of Six Glaciers
Mount Victoria
Mount Lefroy
Mount Temple
Mount Aberdeen
Haddo Peak
Access Restrictions
Restrictions may apply
Language
English
Related Material
M235
Category
Environment
Exploration and travel
Sports, recreation and leisure
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
Less detail
This material is presented as originally created; it may contain outdated cultural descriptions and potentially offensive content. Read more.

Mount Aylmer Summit Records

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions57739
Part Of
Alpine Club of Canada fonds
Scope & Content
Files consist of summit notes and summit registers from Mount Aylmer produced by the Alpine Club of Canada between 1988 and 2005. Summit records include entries from visitors to the various summits which pertain to individuals' hiking and climbing trips; details of specific events which occurred wh…
Date Range
1988-2005
Reference Code
M200 / V / A / 151 to 152
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. 2023.10
accn. 7779
Reference Code
M200 / V / A / 151 to 152
GMD
Textual record
Organization record
Responsibility
Summit Registers and Notes produced by Alpine Club of Canada
Date Range
1988-2005
Physical Description
2 cm of textual records 2 volumes
History / Biographical
Mount Aylmer is located in Banff National Park, Alberta, and is part of the Palliser Range of the Canadian Rockies. Nearby are Banff and Canmore.
Scope & Content
Files consist of summit notes and summit registers from Mount Aylmer produced by the Alpine Club of Canada between 1988 and 2005. 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 include: M200 / V / A / 151: Mount Aylmer summit register July 29, 1988 - Aug. 25, 1995 via ACC office Feb. 1998 M200 / V / A / 152: Mt. Aylmer Sept. 4, 1995 - Aug 20, 2005
Name Access
Alpine Club of Canada
Subject Access
Alberta
Alpine Club of Canada
Backpacking
Banff
Banff National Park
Climbing
Club
Description and travel
Environment
Environment and Nature
Hiking
Mountain
Mountaineering
Mountaineers
Mountains
National parks and reserves
Parks
Record keeping
Ski mountaineering
Sports and leisure
Sports and recreation
Summit
Trails
Geographic Access
Canada
Canadian Rocky Mountains
Rocky Mountains
Alberta
Banff National Park
Banff, AB
Banff, Alberta
Canmore
Canmore, AB
Canmore, Alberta
Palliser Range
Mount Aylmer
Access Restrictions
Restrictions may apply
Language
English
French
Related Material
M235
Category
Environment
Exploration and travel
Sports, recreation and leisure
Title Source
Original title
Processing Status
Processed
Less detail
This material is presented as originally created; it may contain outdated cultural descriptions and potentially offensive content. Read more.

Mount Deltaform Summit Note

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions57779
Part Of
Alpine Club of Canada fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of a summit record from Mount Deltaform produced by the Alpine Club of Canada in 1983. Summit note by Hans Fuhrer and David Wilkinson depicting their route to the summit.
Date Range
1983
Reference Code
M200 / V / A / 193
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. 8119
Reference Code
M200 / V / A / 193
GMD
Textual record
Organization record
Responsibility
Summit Registers and Notes produced by Alpine Club of Canada
Date Range
1983
Physical Description
0.5 cm of textual record 1 summit note
History / Biographical
Mount Deltaform is located in the Valley of the Ten Peaks, along the Continental Divide/Great Divide of the Canadian Rockies. Mount Deltaform is also on the border of Kootenay National Park, BC and Banff National Park, AB. Nearby are Hungabee Mountain, Mount Tuzo, and Mount Whymper.
Scope & Content
File consists of a summit record from Mount Deltaform produced by the Alpine Club of Canada in 1983. Summit note by Hans Fuhrer and David Wilkinson depicting their route to the summit.
Name Access
Alpine Club of Canada
Subject Access
Alberta
Banff National Park
British Columbia
Climbing
Description and travel
Environment
Environment and Nature
Great Divide
Hiking
Mountain
Mountaineering
Mountaineers
Mountains
National parks and reserves
Record keeping
Sports and leisure
Sports and recreation
Summit
Geographic Access
Canada
Canadian Rocky Mountains
Rocky Mountains
Continental Divide
Great Divide
Alberta
British Columbia
Banff National Park
Kootenay National Park
Valley of the Ten Peaks
Hungabee Mountain
Mount Whymper
Mount Tuzo
Mount Deltaform
Access Restrictions
Restrictions may apply
Language
English
Related Material
M235
Category
Environment
Exploration and travel
Sports, recreation and leisure
Biographical Source Notes
Peak Finder: Deltaform Mountain, Canadian Rockies Database: https://cdnrockiesdatabases.ca/peaks/365
Title Source
Original title
Processing Status
Processed
Less detail
This material is presented as originally created; it may contain outdated cultural descriptions and potentially offensive content. Read more.

Mount Edith Summit Records

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions57695
Part Of
Alpine Club of Canada fonds
Scope & Content
Files consist of summit notes and summit registers from Mount Edith (in Banff National Park), produced by the Alpine Club of Canada between around 1987 and 2015. Summit records include entries from visitors to the various summits which pertain to individuals' hiking and climbing trips; details of s…
Date Range
ca.1987-2005
2007-2015
Reference Code
M200 / V / A / 101 to 105
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. 2023.10
accn. 7779
accn. 2023.19
Reference Code
M200 / V / A / 101 to 105
GMD
Textual record
Organization record
Responsibility
Summit Registers and Notes produced by Alpine Club of Canada
Date Range
ca.1987-2005
2007-2015
Physical Description
5 volumes 8 cm of textual records
History / Biographical
Mount Edith is located in the Bow Valley of Banff National Park, AB, and is along the Sawback Range. It was named for Edith Orde who worked as an assistant to Lady Agnes Macdonald.
Scope & Content
Files consist of summit notes and summit registers from Mount Edith (in Banff National Park), produced by the Alpine Club of Canada between around 1987 and 2015. 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 include: M200 / V / A / 101: Mount Edith North Summit Summit register Aug. 5, 1993 - June 17, 1995 M200 / V / A / 102: [Mt. Edith? 1997 - 2001] M200 / V / A / 103: [Summit Notes and Mt. Edith Summit Register. ca. 1987 - 2005] M200 / V / A / 104: Mt. Edith summit register July 16, 1995 - July 12, 1998 M200 / V / A / 105: Mount Edith notebook filled [2007-2015]
Name Access
Alpine Club of Canada
Subject Access
Alberta
Alpine Club of Canada
Backcountry skiing
Backpacking
Banff
Banff National Park
Bow Valley
Climbing
Club
Cross-country skiing
Description and travel
Environment
Environment and Nature
Hiking
Mountain
Mountaineering
Mountaineers
Mountains
National parks and reserves
Parks
Record keeping
Ski areas
Ski area
Skiing
Skiers
Ski mountaineering
Sports and leisure
Sports and recreation
Summit
Trails
Winter sports
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
Canadian Rocky Mountains
Rocky Mountains
Banff National Park
Banff
Access Restrictions
Restrictions may apply
Language
English
French
German
Conservation
Some registers contain evidence of mold.
Related Material
M235
Category
Environment
Exploration and travel
Sports, recreation and leisure
Biographical Source Notes
Peak Finder: Mount Edith, Canadian Rockies Database: https://cdnrockiesdatabases.ca/peaks/414
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
Less detail
This material is presented as originally created; it may contain outdated cultural descriptions and potentially offensive content. Read more.

Mount Norquay summit register June 25, 1986 - Sept. 1, 1996

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions57792
Part Of
Alpine Club of Canada fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of a summit record from Mount Norquay produced by the Alpine Club of Canada between 1986 and 1996. Summit record includes entries from visitors to the various summits which pertain to individuals' hiking and climbing trips; details of specific events which occurred while at the summit…
Date Range
1986-1996
Reference Code
M200 / V / A / 209
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. 2023.10
Reference Code
M200 / V / A / 209
GMD
Textual record
Organization record
Responsibility
Summit Registers and Notes produced by Alpine Club of Canada
Date Range
1986-1996
Physical Description
0.5 cm of textual record 1 volume
History / Biographical
Mount Norquay is part of the Canadian Rockies located in Banff National Park, just outside of the Town of Banff, Alberta. Mount Norquay is also a popular ski resort.
Scope & Content
File consists of a summit record from Mount Norquay produced by the Alpine Club of Canada between 1986 and 1996. Summit record includes entries from visitors to the various summits which pertain to individuals' hiking and climbing trips; details of specific events which occurred while at the summit, wildlife sightings, trail updates, and related topics. File: M200 / V / A / 209: Mount Norquay summit register June 25, 1986 - Sept. 1, 1996
Name Access
Alpine Club of Canada
Subject Access
Alberta
Alpine Club of Canada
Backpacking
Banff National Park
Banff townsite
Bow Valley
Chairlifts and gondolas
Club
Climbing
Description and travel
Environment
Environment and Nature
Hiking
Mountain
Mountaineers
Mountaineering
Mountains
National parks and reserves
Norquay Ski Hill
Record keeping
Ski area
Ski areas
Ski jumping
Ski mountaineering
Skiers
Skiing
Skis
Sports and leisure
Sports and recreation
Summit
Trails
Winter sports
Geographic Access
Canada
Canadian Rocky Mountains
Rocky Mountains
Alberta
Banff National Park
Banff, AB
Banff, Alberta
Norquay
Mount Norquay
Access Restrictions
Restrictions may apply
Language
English
Conservation
Register contains water damage.
Related Material
M235
Category
Environment
Exploration and travel
Sports, recreation and leisure
Title Source
Original title
Processing Status
Processed
Less detail
This material is presented as originally created; it may contain outdated cultural descriptions and potentially offensive content. Read more.

Mt. Assiniboine Summit Records

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions57697
Part Of
Alpine Club of Canada fonds
Scope & Content
Files consist of summit notes and summit registers from Mount Assiniboine produced by the Alpine Club of Canada between 1977 and 1998. Summit records include entries from visitors to the various summits which pertain to individuals' hiking and climbing trips; details of specific events which occurr…
Date Range
1977-1998
Reference Code
M200 / V / A / 107 to 108
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. 5396
accn. 7779
Reference Code
M200 / V / A / 107 to 108
GMD
Textual record
Organization record
Responsibility
Summit Registers and Notes produced by Alpine Club of Canada
Date Range
1977-1998
Physical Description
2 volumes 2 cm of textual records
History / Biographical
Mount Assiniboine is located along the Continental Divide, in the Rocky Mountains, in British Columbia. It was named in 1885, and it sits on the border of Mount Assiniboine Provincial Park, B. C. and Banff National Park, AB. In 1925, Lawrence Grassi became the first person to make a solo attempt of the mountain. Mount Assiniboine was first climbed in 1901 by James Outram, Christian Bohren and Christian Hasler.
Scope & Content
Files consist of summit notes and summit registers from Mount Assiniboine produced by the Alpine Club of Canada between 1977 and 1998. 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 include: M200 / V / A / 107: [Mt. Assiniboine log book 1977-1987] M200 / V / A / 108: [Mt. Assiniboine Aug. 1978 - Aug. 1998]
Notes
File M200 / V / A / 108: [Mt. Assiniboine Aug. 1978 - Aug. 1998] contains a piece of engraved metal.
Name Access
Alpine Club of Canada
Subject Access
Alpine Club of Canada
Backcountry skiing
Backpacking
Alberta
Banff National Park
Banff
Bow Valley
British Columbia
Climbing
Club
Cross-country skiing
Description and travel
Environment
Environment and Nature
Hiking
Mount Assiniboine
Mountain
Mountaineering
Mountaineers
Mountains
National parks and reserves
Parks Canada
Parks
Provincial parks and reserves
Record keeping
Ski area
Ski areas
Ski mountaineering
Skiing
Skis
Sports and leisure
Sports and recreation
Summit
Trails
Winter sports
Geographic Access
Canada
Canadian Rocky Mountains
Rocky Mountains
Continental Divide
Alberta
British Columbia
Banff National Park
Assiniboine Provincial Park
Mount Assiniboine Park
Bow Valley
Mount Assiniboine
Access Restrictions
Restrictions may apply
Reproduction Restrictions
Contains personal information
Language
English
Conservation
Some materials have been placed in mylar. Some materials have water damage. File M200 / V / A / 108: [Mt. Assiniboine Aug. 1978 - Aug. 1998] contains a piece of engraved metal that has been placed in a conservation bag within the file.
Related Material
M235
Category
Environment
Exploration and travel
Sports, recreation and leisure
Biographical Source Notes
Peak Finder: Mount Assiniboine, Canadian Rockies Database: https://cdnrockiesdatabases.ca/peaks/57#undefined1
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
Less detail
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