topic:"Canadian" found 4 records - Research Collections - Whyte Museum of the Canadian Rockies

Abstract: Pertains to the Canadian Rocky Mountains as a tourist destination in 1947 and features main geographical attractions such as the Mount Rundle, Athabaska River, Maligne Lake, Bow River in addition to the Banff Springs Hotel with map of Banff National Park and Jasper National Park.

Notes: In Life, June 9, 1947, pp. 68 - 76

Accession Number: 7889

Call Number: 02.6 L11c PAM OS

Collection: Archives Library

URL Notes: Specific volume with article can be viewed online via Google Books

Websites

https://books.google.ca/books?id=TFcEAAAAMBAJ&printsec=frontcover&source=gbs_ge_summary_r&cad=0#v=onepage&q&f=false

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Fisher Peak chronicles : real stories from a tall mountain -- the legacy of Mount Fisher

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/catalogue19889

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

Published Date: 2014

Author: Powell, Keith G.

Publisher: Cranbrook, British Columbia : Wild Horse Creek Press

Call Number: 01.4 P87f

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Author: Powell, Keith G.

Responsibility: Keith G. Powell

Publisher: Cranbrook, British Columbia : Wild Horse Creek Press

Published Date: 2014

Physical Description: 230 pages : illustrations, maps ; 23 cm

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

Subjects: Mountaineering; Canadian Rockies; History-Canada

Abstract: One of the most photographed landmarks in the Kootenay region, Mount Fisher holds the fascination of locals and visitors with its majestic vista and relatively easy access. It is our own little Mt. Everest, and scaling it has become a rite-of-passage for many outdoor enthusiasts from near and far. Fisher Peak Chronicles captures the heritage, culture and legacy of Mount Fisher through a series of real adventure stories from contributors and historical sources.

Contents: Introduction: Fisher Peak is everyone's own little Mount Everest (pg. 7); Chapter 1 - Living in the shadow of Fisher Peak - the missing chapter - 1883 (pg. 12); Chapter 2 - Early Explorations: David Thompson - 1807 (pg. 18); Chapter 3: Young John W. Sullivan Spies Mount Fisher from a distance - 1859 (pg. 22); Chapter 4: More Wild Horse discoveries -1865 (pg. 26); Chapter 5: The mountaineering Account of T.G. Longstaff in the Rockies - 1911 (pg. 30); Chapter 6: No man has reached the summit - 1899 (pg. 40); Chapter 7: Aurthur Nicol and George Lum credited with first ascent of Mount Fisher - 1910 (pg. 44); Chapter 8: Scaling Mount Fisher becomes a popular pastime - 1930's (pg. 48); Chapter 9: Fisher Peak scaled by amateur climbers - 1934 (pg. 54); Chapter 10: Fisher Peak again tamed by climbers - 1934 (pg. 60); Chapter 11: Fisher Peak visited by more parties - 1936 (pg. 66); Chapter 12: The Ryckmans - a pioneer family of the East Kootenay (pg. 70); Chapter 13: Mother's Day on the mountain -1967 (pg. 76); Chapter 14: Mount Fisher log book entries 1981 - 1983 (pg. 84); Chapter 15: Hiking Trails of the East Kootenay - Mount Fisher by Ian Bennett - 1982 (pg. 118); Chapter 16: More Mount Fisher adventures and log book entries -1994 and 1999 (pg. 122); Chapter 17: How I survived my solo climb and a broken leg - 2000 (pg. 140); Chapter 18: Mount Fisher, a pinnacle in a Hall of Fame hockey career - 2000 (pg. 148); Chapter 19: A mother's anguish - 2001 (pg. 154); Chapter 20: I still pine for my CBC coffee mug - 2002 (pg. 162); Chapter 21: Fond memories of Nak Nakahara and Mount Fisher - 2008 (pg. 166); Chapter 22: Fisher Peak - the first peak in our next stage of life - 2009 (pg. 170); Chapter 23: Some final thoughts on climbing Mount Fisher - 2012 (pg. 174); Chapter 24: Remember the risks of climbing Mount Fisher - 2012 (pg. 178); Chapter 25: Trial by vertigo by Dan Mills - 2013 (pg. 184); Chapter 26: Question and answers with Bruce WIlliams - 2013 (pg. 188); Chapter 27: Chasing the light on Fisher Peak - by Janice Strong 2013 (pg. 192); Chapter 28: Meet Danny Kerr, a true man of the mountains - 2013 (pg. 196); Chapter 29: Bob O'Brien - legend of Mount Fisher - 2011 (pg. 200); Chapter 30: Elvin Townsend - a man on the move - 2013 (pg. 206); Epilogue (pg. 210); Bibliography (pg. 214); Special Thank you (pg. 215); Mount Fisher photos (pg. 216-223); Personal climbing record (pg. 224-228)

Notes: The front inside cover has been annotated by the author. Annotation reads, "Keith G. Powell"

ISBN: 9780981214634

Accession Number: 2019.62

Call Number: 01.4 P87f

Collection: Archives Library

URL Notes: The URL is linked to the website for which the abstract has been taken from

Websites

http://wildhorsecreekpress.com/

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Sport climbs in the Canadian Rockies

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/catalogue19898

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

Published Date: 2016

Author: Martin, John; Jones, Jon

Publisher: Surrey, B.C. : Rocky Mountain Books

Edition: 7th ed.

Call Number: F1077 M37 S66

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Author: Martin, John; Jones, Jon

Edition: 7th ed.

Publisher: Surrey, B.C. : Rocky Mountain Books

Published Date: 2016

Physical Description: 560 p. : ill., maps, ports

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

Subjects: Mountaineering; Guidebook; Canadian Rockies

Abstract: "Originally published in 1995, Sport Climbs in the Canadian Rockies continues to be the quintessential guidebook that both local and visiting climbers reach for when travelling to Western Canada. Featuring over 23,000 routes located throughout the Bow Valley, including climbs at Banff, Canmore, Lake Louise, Kananaskis Country and the Ghost River region, this comprehensive new edition features 7 new areas, 500 new routes, the latest updates, full-colour photos, maps and over 300 marked topos. All routes are completely indexed, including first ascent information." - from back cover

Contents: Introduction; Key to main climbing areas; Quaite Valley; Acephale; Heart Creek; McGillivray Slabs; Ha Ling Peak; Grassi Lakes; Old Goat Crag; Whiteman Crag; Kanga Crag and Eeor; Tunnel Mountain; Spray Slabs; Rundle Ridge; Raven Crag; Sunshine Rock; Brewster Crag; Bighorn Crag; Mount Bourgeau; Lake Louise; Paradise Wall; Grand Sentinel; Lost Lemon Crag; Silver City; Guides Rock; Cascadia; Coral Crag; Black Feather Canyon; Carrot Creek; The Stoneworks; Couger Canyon; Echo Canyon; Bataan; Grotto Canyon; Steve Canyon; Kid Goat and Nanny Goat; The Ghose; Barrier Mountain; Mount Baldy Crag; Porcupine Creek; Wasootch Slabs; Cowbell Crag; Burstall Slabs; Moose Mountain (Canyon Creek); Prairie Creek; Half Moon Crag; The White Buddha; Index showing first ascents

ISBN: 9781771601009

Accession Number: AC634

Call Number: F1077 M37 S66

Collection: Alpine Club of Canada Library

URL Notes: Publishers website

Websites

https://rmbooks.com/book/sport-climbs-in-the-canadian-rockies-7th-edition/

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