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Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
Author
Livingstone, Roxanne
Call Number
01.4 L82l Pam
Author
Livingstone, Roxanne
Physical Description
p.8-9 : ill
Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
Subjects
Biography
Logan, Mount
Mountaineers
Sudrich, Rudy
Notes
In Western People, August 24, 2000.
Call Number
01.4 L82l Pam
Collection
Archives Library
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Art of freedom : the life and climbs of Voytek Kurtyka

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/catalogue19901
Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
Published Date
2017
Author
McDonald, Bernadette
Publisher
Victoria, British Columbia : Rocky Mountain Books
Call Number
G512 M16 A78
Author
McDonald, Bernadette
Responsibility
Bernadette McDonald
Publisher
Victoria, British Columbia : Rocky Mountain Books
Published Date
2017
Physical Description
326 pages : photographs ; 24 cm
Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
Subjects
Mountaineering
Mountaineers
Mountaineers, Polish
Biography
Abstract
"A profound and moving biography of one of the international climbing world's most respected, complicated and reclusive mountaineers. Voytek Kurtyka remains one of the greatest alpinists of all time. Born in 1947, he was one of the leading lights of the Polish golden age of Himalayan climbing. His visionary approach to climbing resulted in many renowned ascents, such as the complete Broad Peak traverse, the "night naked" speed climbs of Cho Oyu and Shishapangma and, above all, the alpine-style ascent of the West Face of Gasherbrum IV. Dubbed the "climb of the century," his route on G IV, as of 2016, has yet to be repeated. His most frequent climbing partners were alpine legends of their time: Polish Himalayan climber Jerzy Kukuczka, Swiss mountain guide Erhard Loretan and British alpinist Alex MacIntyre. After repeated requests to accept the Piolet d'Or lifetime achievement award (the Academy Award of the climbing world), Kurtyka finally accepted the honour in the spring of 2016. A fiercely private individual, he continues to decline countless invitations for interviews, lectures and festival appearances, but has agreed to co-operate with internationally renowned and award winning Canadian author Bernadette McDonald on this long-awaited biography."-- Provided by publisher.
Contents
Introduction
Rock Animal
Alpinist in Training
Hindu Kush - Unleashed
Troll Wall
Bandaka - The Mordor Beauty
Hungry for Hunger
Dancing in the Moment
Enfant Terrible
Line against the Sky
The Shining Wall
Fork in the Road
Trango Tower
Night Naked
Dance of the Underclings
Chinese Maharaja
Metaphysical Think Tank
The Crux
Chronology of Selected Climbs
Acknowledgements
Notes
Sources
Index
ISBN
9781771602129
Accession Number
AC634
Call Number
G512 M16 A78
Collection
Alpine Club of Canada Library
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Art of Freedom : the life and climbs of Voytek Kurtyka

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/catalogue2157
Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
Published Date
2017
Author
McDonald, Bernadette
Publisher
Victoria, British Columbia : Rocky Mountain Books
Call Number
01 Mc14a
Author
McDonald, Bernadette
Responsibility
Bernadette McDonald
Publisher
Victoria, British Columbia : Rocky Mountain Books
Published Date
2017
Physical Description
326 pages : photographs ; 24 cm
Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
Subjects
Mountaineering
Mountaineers
Mountaineers, Polish
Biography
Abstract
"A profound and moving biography of one of the international climbing world's most respected, complicated and reclusive mountaineers. Voytek Kurtyka remains one of the greatest alpinists of all time. Born in 1947, he was one of the leading lights of the Polish golden age of Himalayan climbing. His visionary approach to climbing resulted in many renowned ascents, such as the complete Broad Peak traverse, the "night naked" speed climbs of Cho Oyu and Shishapangma and, above all, the alpine-style ascent of the West Face of Gasherbrum IV. Dubbed the "climb of the century," his route on G IV, as of 2016, has yet to be repeated. His most frequent climbing partners were alpine legends of their time: Polish Himalayan climber Jerzy Kukuczka, Swiss mountain guide Erhard Loretan and British alpinist Alex MacIntyre. After repeated requests to accept the Piolet d'Or lifetime achievement award (the Academy Award of the climbing world), Kurtyka finally accepted the honour in the spring of 2016. A fiercely private individual, he continues to decline countless invitations for interviews, lectures and festival appearances, but has agreed to co-operate with internationally renowned and award winning Canadian author Bernadette McDonald on this long-awaited biography."-- Provided by publisher.
Contents
Introduction
Rock Animal
Alpinist in Training
Hindu Kush - Unleashed
Troll Wall
Bandaka - The Mordor Beauty
Hungry for Hunger
Dancing in the Moment
Enfant Terrible
Line against the Sky
The Shining Wall
Fork in the Road
Trango Tower
Night Naked
Dance of the Underclings
Chinese Maharaja
Metaphysical Think Tank
The Crux
Chronology of Selected Climbs
Acknowledgements
Notes
Sources
Index
ISBN
9781771602129
Accession Number
2019.11
Call Number
01 Mc14a
Collection
Archives Library
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The ascent of Everest

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/catalogue14629
Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
Published Date
1953
Author
Hunt, John
Publisher
London : Hodder & Stoughton
Edition
The companion book club edtion
Call Number
01.1 H91a
Author
Hunt, John
Responsibility
John Hunt
Edition
The companion book club edtion
Publisher
London : Hodder & Stoughton
Published Date
1953
Physical Description
320 pages : illustrations ; 19 cm
Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
Subjects
Biography
Everest, Mount
Mount Everest Expedition 1953
Notes
Includes index
Accession Number
2015.8535
Call Number
01.1 H91a
Collection
Archives Library
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The ascent of Everest

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/catalogue15133
Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
Published Date
1956
Author
Hunt, John
Publisher
London : Hodder & Stoughton
Edition
The companion book club edtion
Call Number
DS486 H86
Author
Hunt, John
Responsibility
John Hunt
Edition
The companion book club edtion
Publisher
London : Hodder & Stoughton
Published Date
1956
Physical Description
300 pages : illustrations ; maps
Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
Subjects
Biography
Everest, Mount
Mount Everest Expedition 1953
Notes
Includes index
Accession Number
AC629
Call Number
DS486 H86
Collection
Alpine Club of Canada Library
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Believe and begin - Mt. Everest has followed Sharon Wood wherever she goes since her historic ascent of the peak in 1986. Over three decades later, her memoir Rising not only chronicles that achievement, but also culminates a writing process as challenging as the climb itself

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/catalogue25145
Medium
Library - Periodical
Published Date
May 2020
Author
Croston, Joanna
Publisher
Crowfoot Media
Call Number
P
  1 website  
Author
Croston, Joanna
Responsibility
Joanna Croston
Publisher
Crowfoot Media
Published Date
May 2020
Physical Description
p.50 - 55
Medium
Library - Periodical
Subjects
Women
Wood, Sharon
Everest, Mount
Authors
Biography
Abstract
Pertains to Sharon Woods career as climber and author with focus on her new book "Rising"
Notes
In Canadian Rockies Annual, vol.05, May 2020
Call Number
P
Collection
Archives Library
URL Notes
Website for Crowfoot Media - publishers of Canadian Rockies Annual
Websites
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The big walls : history, routes, experiences

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/catalogue1748
Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
Published Date
1978
Author
Messner, Reinhold
Publisher
London : Kaye & Ward; New York : Oxford University Press
Call Number
G510 M47
G510 M47 Copy 2
Author
Messner, Reinhold
Publisher
London : Kaye & Ward; New York : Oxford University Press
Published Date
1978
Physical Description
143 p. : ill.
Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
Subjects
Everest, Mount
Messner, Reinhold
Biography
ISBN
0 7182 1191
Accession Number
AC619
Call Number
G510 M47
G510 M47 Copy 2
Collection
Alpine Club of Canada Library
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The Canadian Rockies : pioneers, legends and true tales

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/catalogue13636
Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
Author
Patillo, Roger
Call Number
08.3 P27c c.1
08.3 P27c c.2
Author
Patillo, Roger
Physical Description
456p. : ill., map
Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
Subjects
Accidents
Alpine Club of Canada
Biography
Mountaineers
Outfitters, trail guides, packers
Wilson, Tom
ISBN
978-1-4120-5627-4
Accession Number
wmcr shop donation - copy 2 09-02-04
40500 08-03-04
Call Number
08.3 P27c c.1
08.3 P27c c.2
Collection
Archives Library
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Deep Powder and Steep Rock - textual

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Part Of
Chic Scott fonds
Scope & Content
Series consists of textual records, including notes, manuscripts and other related materials, pertaining to the creation of the book "Deep Powder and Steep Rock".
Date Range
2009
Reference Code
M57 / V
Description Level
3 / Series
GMD
Textual record
Map
Part Of
Chic Scott fonds
Description Level
3 / Series
Fonds Number
M57 / V40 / S47
Series
M57 / V : Deep Powder and Steep Rock
Sous-Fonds
M57
Accession Number
2014.8295
2015.8559
Reference Code
M57 / V
GMD
Textual record
Map
Date Range
2009
Physical Description
30 cm of textual records
History / Biographical
Hans Gmoser played a major role in creating Canada’s vibrant mountain community. Although known internationally as the father of heli-skiing, he was much more than that: a talented rock climber, tireless expedition leader, a mountain guide, film maker and organizer. Deep Powder and Steep Rock presents an intimate portrait of this charismatic man. Much of the story is told in Gmoser’s own words, gleaned from his diaries, expedition journals, film commentaries and personal correspondence. It is a unique tale of adventure, hard work, perseverance and ultimate success.
Scope & Content
Series consists of textual records, including notes, manuscripts and other related materials, pertaining to the creation of the book "Deep Powder and Steep Rock".
Notes
Series consists of five sub-series: M57 / V / A: Research files M57 / V / B: Maps M57 / V / C: Interviews M57 / V / D: Photograph notes M57 / V / E: Draft Manuscript
Name Access
Scott, Chic
Gmoser, Hans
Subject Access
Biography
Personal and Professional Life
Publication
Research
Geography
Map
Mountaineers
Mountaineering
Skiing
Sports
Recreation
Winter sports
Canadian Mountain Holidays
Helicopter skiing
Tourism
Climbing
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
Banff
Banff National Park
Canadian Rocky Mountains
Language
English
Related Material
S47 / V
V40 / V
Category
Exploration, discovery and travel
Sports, recreation and leisure
Family and personal life
Biographical Source Notes
http://chicscott.com/books.htm
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
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Dishonorable Dr. Cook : debunking the notorious Mount McKinley hoax

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/catalogue11730
Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
Published Date
2001
Author
Washburn, Bradford
Publisher
Seattle : Mountaineers Books
Edition
1st ed
Call Number
01.3 M21wa
Author
Washburn, Bradford
Responsibility
by Bradford Washburn and Peter Cherici
Edition
1st ed
Publisher
Seattle : Mountaineers Books
Published Date
2001
Physical Description
185 p., 8 p. plates : ill., maps
Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
Subjects
Biography
Browne, Belmore
Exploration
Mountaineers
Photography
Notes
Bibliographic references and index
ISBN
0-89886-804-1
Accession Number
34500 04-12-2002
Call Number
01.3 M21wa
Collection
Archives Library
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