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Born in romance - Banff's Whyte Museum turns 50

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/catalogue25131
Medium
Library - Periodical
Published Date
October 2018
Author
Smith, Steven Ross
Publisher
Alberta Views
Call Number
P - General
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Author
Smith, Steven Ross
Responsibility
Steven Ross Smith
Publisher
Alberta Views
Published Date
October 2018
Medium
Library - Periodical
Subjects
Banff
Whyte Museum of the Canadian Rockies
Whyte, Catharine Robb
Whyte, Peter
Abstract
Pertains to the 50th Anniversary of the Whyte Museum of the Canadian Rockies
Notes
In Alberta Views; Volume 21, Number 8, October 2018, p. 38 - 41
Call Number
P - General
Collection
Archives Library
URL Notes
Available online via Alberta Views website
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Death trap : how a cave specialist and a paleontologist are piecing together Alberta's post-glacial fossil record by exploring mountain caves

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/catalogue20017
Medium
Library - Periodical
Published Date
2013
Author
Wilson, Niki
Call Number
P
  1 website  
Author
Wilson, Niki
Responsibility
Niki Wilson
Published Date
2013
Medium
Library - Periodical
Subjects
Caves
Fossils
Glaciers
Banff National Park
Jasper National Park
Canadian Rockies
Abstract
Pertians to the growing understanding of the fossil record in Alberta via exporation of caves
Notes
In Highline Magazine, Vol. 5, Iss. 2, Summer 2013, p. 40 - 44
Call Number
P
Collection
Archives Library
URL Notes
Highline website
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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
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Mountain romantics : the Whytes of Banff

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/catalogue25280
Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
Published Date
2014
Author
Scott, Chic
Publisher
Banff, Alberta, Canada : Assiniboine Publishing Limited
Edition
First hardcover edition
Call Number
08.3 Sc3m copy 1 (signed)
08.3 Sc3m copy 2
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Author
Scott, Chic
Responsibility
Chic Scott
Edition
First hardcover edition
Publisher
Banff, Alberta, Canada : Assiniboine Publishing Limited
Published Date
2014
Physical Description
232 pages, 48 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations (some colour), maps, portraits (some colour)
Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
Subjects
Whyte (White) family
Whyte Jon
Whyte Museum of the Canadian Rockies
Whyte, Barbara
Whyte, Catharine Robb
White, Brad
White, Cliff J
White, Clifford
White, Clifford A.
White, Jack (Dave Jr.)
Whyte, Peter
History
Banff
Banff National Park
Abstract
This book tells the story of the White/Whyte family of Banff — pioneers Dave and Annie who created a successful mercantile business in Banff, their son Cliff who played a major role in creating the Mount Norquay ski resort and Skoki Lodge, his brother Peter and his wife Catharine who became two of the most famous artists of the Canadian Rockies, Clifford Jackson White and his wife Bev who created modern Sunshine Village Ski Resort, Jon Whyte the poet and historian and Cliffy, Brad and Tristan White who have had distinguished careers in the Warden Service and the tourist industry. This book tells the story of one of the most unique towns in Canada, through its ups and downs, and the colourful characters who have called Banff home. (From author's website)
Contents
Dave White -- go west, young man -- Dave and Annie -- partners -- Cliff White -- ski pioneer -- Pete 'n' Catharine -- Camelot on the bow -- Jackie and Barbara -- one good woman -- The White compound -- good and bad times -- Clifford and Bev -- the sunshine years -- Pete's later years and Catharine reborn -- Jon Whyte -- the bard of Banff -- Cliffy, Brad and Tristan -- new directions -- The Whyte Museum of the Canadian Rockies.
Notes
Copy 1 signed by author
ISBN
9780981105925
Call Number
08.3 Sc3m copy 1 (signed)
08.3 Sc3m copy 2
Collection
Archives Library
URL Notes
Author's website
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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
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Through the Lens celebrating 15 years

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/catalogue25123
Medium
Library - Periodical
Published Date
2013
Author
Montgomery, Jenny
Publisher
Photolife - Canada's guide to everything photo
Call Number
P - General
  1 website  
Author
Montgomery, Jenny
Responsibility
Jenny Montgomery
Publisher
Photolife - Canada's guide to everything photo
Published Date
2013
Physical Description
66 pages : illus.
Medium
Library - Periodical
Series
Volume 38, Number 2, February/March 2013
Subjects
Photographers
Photography
Whyte Museum of the Canadian Rockies
Abstract
Pertains to the 15th anniversary of the "Through the Lens" project offered throught the Whyte Musuem of the Canadian Rockies since 1998
Notes
In Photolife; vol.38 no.2, February/March 2013
Call Number
P - General
Collection
Archives Library
URL Notes
Photo Life website
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Medium
Library - Periodical
Published Date
2012
Author
Vance, Chloe
Call Number
P
  1 website  
Author
Vance, Chloe
Responsibility
Chloe Vance
Published Date
2012
Medium
Library - Periodical
Subjects
Women
Travel
Canadian Rockies
Mary Schaffer
Mary Vaux Walcott
Rummel, Elizabeth
Adams, Mollie
Whyte, Catharine Robb
Abstract
Pertains to women who explored the Canadian Rockies separated into three categories: Trailblazers, Groundbreakers, and Newcomers
Notes
In Highline Magazine, Vol.4 Iss.2, Summer 2012, p. 15-19
Call Number
P
Collection
Archives Library
URL Notes
Highline website
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