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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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Panther River trail ride album

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Part Of: Trail Riders of the Canadian Rockies fonds

Scope & Content: Album contains 49 colour images pertaining to a trail ride to Panther River region which took place from September 10-15, 1989. Images depict forests and mountains, views of riders on horseback, lunch/meal stops during the trip, and a group shot of trip participants in front of a teepee. Album also…

Date Range: 1989

Reference Code: V635 / I / PD - 6

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Album; Photograph; Photograph print; Textual record

Part Of: Trail Riders of the Canadian Rockies fonds

Description Level: 5 / File

Fonds Number: M545 / V635

Series: V635 / I : Events and Activities

Sous-Fonds: V635

Accession Number: 2014.8277

Reference Code: V635 / I / PD - 6

GMD: Album; Photograph; Photograph print; Textual record

Responsibility: Anne Wotypka (?)

Date Range: 1989

Physical Description: 1 photograph album : 49 colour prints, 5 loose pages with text, 1 attached textual record

Scope & Content: Album contains 49 colour images pertaining to a trail ride to Panther River region which took place from September 10-15, 1989. Images depict forests and mountains, views of riders on horseback, lunch/meal stops during the trip, and a group shot of trip participants in front of a teepee. Album also contains 5 loose pages of handwritten contact information for participants who attended the same 1989 trail ride, and an attached list of the riders.

Subject Access: Trails; Horses; Camping; Landscapes; Mountain; Travel; Trail Riders of the Canadian Rockies

Geographic Access: Canada; Alberta; Canadian Rocky Mountains

Language: English

Creator: Trail Riders of the Canadian Rockies, Wotypka family (?)

Title Source: Title based on contents of file

Processing Status: Processed

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Canmore Events - negatives

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Part Of: Bruno Engler fonds

Scope & Content: File pertains to 56 b&w negatives of the parachute exhibition put on by the Canadian Armed Forces "Sky Hawks" at the Canmore Centennial celebrations on July 11, 1983 as well as the Canmore hayride in May, 1981. Includes shots of the crowds, soldiers, men with parachutes, helicopters, horse-drawn ca…

Date Range: 1983

Reference Code: V190 / VI / C / iii / NA - 01 to NA - 03

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Film; Negative

Part Of: Bruno Engler fonds

Description Level: 5 / File

Fonds Number: M323 / S40 / V190

Series: VI : Retained file, C : Alphabetical order

Sous-Fonds: V190

Sub-Series: iii : Canmore Events

Accession Number: 7436

Reference Code: V190 / VI / C / iii / NA - 01 to NA - 03

GMD: Film; Negative

Date Range: 1983

Physical Description: 56 photographs : b&w negatives ; 6.1 x 18.8 cm or smaller

History / Biographical: See fonds level description

Scope & Content: File pertains to 56 b&w negatives of the parachute exhibition put on by the Canadian Armed Forces "Sky Hawks" at the Canmore Centennial celebrations on July 11, 1983 as well as the Canmore hayride in May, 1981. Includes shots of the crowds, soldiers, men with parachutes, helicopters, horse-drawn carriages, children, and more.

Subject Access: Canadian Armed Forces; Centennial; Ceremony; Children; Community events; Community life; Entertainment; Helicopters; Horses; Public entertainment; Public events; Race; Recreation; Soldiers

Geographic Access: Canmore; Alberta

Language: English

Creator: Engler, Bruno

Title Source: Original title kept

Processing Status: Processed

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Retirement Album

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Part Of: Nicholas Morant fonds

Scope & Content: One photo album, blue, produced by Canadian Pacific Corporate Archives staff in honour of Nicholas Morant's retirement in 1981. Contains 63 photographs (9 colour, 56 b&w) pertaining to photography by and featuring Nicholas and Ivy "Willie" Morant, with typed captions and notes to Nicholas Morant by…

Date Range: 1981

Reference Code: V500 / III / A / 3 / E / PD - 5

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Photograph; Album; Photograph print; Drawing

Part Of: Nicholas Morant fonds

Description Level: 5 / File

Fonds Number: M300 / V500 / S20

Sous-Fonds: V500

Sub-Series: V500 / III / A : Nick & Willie Morant

Accession Number: 7784

Reference Code: V500 / III / A / 3 / E / PD - 5

GMD: Photograph; Album; Photograph print; Drawing

Responsibility: Nicholas Morant

Date Range: 1981

Physical Description: 1 Photo Album: 63 prints, b&w and colour

Scope & Content: One photo album, blue, produced by Canadian Pacific Corporate Archives staff in honour of Nicholas Morant's retirement in 1981. Contains 63 photographs (9 colour, 56 b&w) pertaining to photography by and featuring Nicholas and Ivy "Willie" Morant, with typed captions and notes to Nicholas Morant by Canadian Pacific staff. Contains two pages of signatures by staff members, a hand-drawn illustration, and a birthday card to Nicholas signed by Willie (n.d.).

Subject Access: Canadian Pacific; Photography; Retirement

Geographic Access: Canada; Alberta; Quebec

Access Restrictions: Items in this file are not to be accessed or distributed without the explicit permission of their identified copyright owners.

Reproduction Restrictions: Items in this file are not to be reproduced without the explicit permission of their identified copyright owners.

Language: English

Conservation: Pages which have been damaged by prolonged contact with the plastic pockets within the photo album have been re-housed in mylar to prevent further damage. If additional damage occurs to other pages/photos, they should be treated similarly.