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Barbara Spohr : apparent reasons = raisons apparentes.
https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/catalogue25144
- Medium
- Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
- Published Date
- 1995
- Author
- Spohr, Barbara
- Publisher
- Banff, Alb. : Whyte Museum of the Canadian Rockies
- Call Number
- 06.4 Sp6a
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- Author
- Spohr, Barbara
- Responsibility
- Barbara Spohr
- Publisher
- Banff, Alb. : Whyte Museum of the Canadian Rockies
- Published Date
- 1995
- Physical Description
- 81 pages : illustrations, portraits
- Abstract
- Exhibition catalogue for the 1995 exhibit of Barbara Spohr's show 'Apparent Reasons' at the Whyte Museum of the Canadian Rockies
- Contents
- Introduction
- Road trip
- From where she stood
- Barbara Spohr's border crossings
- ISBN
- 0920608418
- Accession Number
- 2021.23
- Call Number
- 06.4 Sp6a
- Collection
- Archives Library
- URL Notes
- Link to Banff Centre's Barbara Spohr Memorial Award page - includes biographical information
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Bikepacking in the Canadian Rockies
https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/catalogue25206
- Medium
- Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
- Published Date
- 2020
- Author
- Correy, Ryan
- Call Number
- 02.6 C81b
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- Author
- Correy, Ryan
- Responsibility
- Ryan Correy
- Published Date
- 2020
- Physical Description
- 192 pages
- Subjects
- Biking
- Canadian Rockies
- Travel
- Abstract
- Before his untimely death from cancer in 2018, veteran rider and passionate cyclist Ryan Correy (two-time finisher of the Tour Divide, founder of Bikepack Canada and author of A Purpose Ridden) pedalled his way through the most popular national parks in the Canadian Rockies in order to complete his work on this unique guidebook. Featuring routes in Waterton, Kananaskis, Banff, Kootenay, Yoho, and Jasper, Bikepacking in the Canadian Rockies will take biking enthusiasts on Beginner, Intermediate, and Expert journeys in the following locations: Front Range – 496 km gravel grind down the Alberta foothills High Rockies – 183 km opening sampler for the Great Divide Beaverfoot – 389 km expedition along the Rocky Mountain Trench Devil’s Gap – 214 km backcountry passage into Banff National Park Highwood – 357 km over Highwood Pass into the Crowsnest region Castle – 266 km circumnavigation of Waterton and Castle parks Top of the World – 347 km of remote climbs in the East Kootenays Flathead Valley – 291 km through “Grizzly Bear Alley” in southeast British Columbia Three Point – 173 km hike-a-bike adventure around Kananaskis Icefields Parkway (in winter) – 291 km fat-bike trek up the world-renowned Highway 93 to Jasper The result of Correy’s remarkable dedication is an unparalleled collection of ten ambitious, multi-day routes complete with directional cues, detailed maps, a helpful Bikepacking 101 section, rich photography, and personal stories that will stoke the curiosity of both the beginner and the experienced backcountry rider. (From Rocky Mountain Books)
- Contents
- Foreward
- Preface
- Introduction
- Bikepacking 101
- Intermediate Routes
- Advanced Routes
- Expert Routes
- Appendices
- Acknowledgements
- ISBN
- 9781771602372
- Accession Number
- P2020.7
- Call Number
- 02.6 C81b
- Collection
- Archives Library
- URL Notes
- Rocky Mountain Books
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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
1 website
- 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
- 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
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Life goes to Jasper Park in the Canadian Rockies : farthest north resort is tops in scenery
https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/catalogue24917
- Medium
- Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
- Published Date
- 1940
- Publisher
- Life
- Call Number
- 02.6 L11l PAM O.S.
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- Publisher
- Life
- Published Date
- 1940
- Physical Description
- 84 pages
- Subjects
- Jasper
- Jasper National Park
- Travel
- Tourism
- Labour
- Edith Cavell, Mount
- Hotels
- Mountain guides
- Hot springs
- Skiing
- Trail Riders of the Canadian Rockies
- Postal services
- Abstract
- Pertains to the summer labour in Japser National Park during 1940 and the types of activities and amenities available for staff and tourists.
- Notes
- In Life, Vol. 9, No. 9, August 26, 1940, pp. 76 - 79
- Accession Number
- 7889
- Call Number
- 02.6 L11l PAM O.S.
- Collection
- Archives Library
- URL Notes
- Specific volume with article can be viewed online via Google Books
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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
1 website
- 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)
- 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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The old cabin : poems from Banff
https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/catalogue19869
- Medium
- Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
- Published Date
- 1984
- Author
- Burles, Gordon
- Publisher
- Banff, Alta. : G. Burles
- Call Number
- 05.1 B92o Pam
1 website
- Author
- Burles, Gordon
- Responsibility
- Gordon Burles
- Publisher
- Banff, Alta. : G. Burles
- Published Date
- 1984
- Physical Description
- 50 pages ; 23 cm
- Subjects
- Poetry
- Canadian Rockies
- Banff
- Abstract
- Pertains to the works of Gordon Burles, a poet of the Canadian Rocky Mountains. The poet’ includes works exclusively from the Banff area and covers topics pertaining to nature, places and people.
- Notes
- Annotated – the author has signed the front page with the following, “Best wishes, Liz and Ron, from Gordon Burles”
- Accession Number
- 2017.8683
- Call Number
- 05.1 B92o Pam
- Collection
- Archives Library
- URL Notes
- The URL is linked to the Gordon Burles fonds held at the Whyte Museum of the Canadian Rockies.
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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
1 website
- 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
- 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
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A stunning backdrop : Alberta in the movies, 1917-1960
https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/catalogue25734
- Medium
- Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
- Published Date
- 2022
- Author
- Graham, Mary
- Publisher
- Calgary, AB : Bighorn Books, an imprint of University of Calgary Press
- Call Number
- 06.3 G76a
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- Author
- Graham, Mary
- Publisher
- Calgary, AB : Bighorn Books, an imprint of University of Calgary Press
- Published Date
- 2022
- Physical Description
- xi, 401 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 22 x 28 cm
- Abstract
- The unconventional, untold story of Alberta's film history, defined by the terrible beautify of its pristine landscape, surprisingly important to Hollywood, and recaptured in lost or ignored Indigenous perspectives and stories. Alberta's magnificent landscape has served as a popular location for filmmakers since the dawn of the movie industry. For film pioneers, Alberta embodied the myth of the Great Northwest, a primeval mountain wilderness and the last western frontier. In turn, Canadian entrepreneurs were eager for American studios to drape Alberta landscape across the backdrop of their movies, an advertisement without equal. A Stunning Backdrop is the untold story of six rollicking decades of filmmaking in Alberta. Mary Graham draws on twelve years of exhaustive research to reveal a film history like no other, illuminating the deep importance of the province to Hollywood. She explores the often friendly partnerships between American filmmakers and Indigenous communities, particularly the Stoney Nakoda, that provided economic opportunities and, in many cases, allowed them to retain religious and cultural practices banned by the Canadian government. Beautifully illustrated with archival photography and featuring century-old set stills alongside photographs of the locations as they appear today, by Jean Becq, Solomon Chiniquay, Jeff Wallace, George Webber, and Paul Zizka, A Stunning Backdrop is the fascinating, often surprising, always unconventional story of film in a province whose rugged, compelling, multifarious, terribly beautiful landscape continues to inspire filmmakers and audiences around the world.-- Provided by publisher.
- Contents
- Early Alberta movie landscapes today -- Into the (civilized) wilds -- Snow! snow! snow! -- A rabble rouser and a dreamer -- Father of the western -- In the shadow of Castle Mountain -- Royalty, great chiefs, ranches, and rodeos -- The joy girl and others of a gregarious nature -- Mountain men -- Building the railway, movie style -- War and propaganda -- Out of the coma -- Rodeo westerns of the atomic age -- Selling sex and nostalgia -- Making Rocky Mountain movie magic -- The power of revision -- List of movies made in Alberta, 1917-1960
- Notes
- Mary Graham received the Whyte Museum's Lillian Agnes Jones Fellowship, 2021-2022.
- ISBN
- 9781773853932
- Accession Number
- P2023.20
- Call Number
- 06.3 G76a
- Collection
- Archives Library
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Whyte home artifacts
https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/catalogue25018
- Medium
- Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
- Author
- Whyte Museum of the Canadian Rockies - Education & Interpretation
- Call Number
- 00.5 W55w
1 website
- Abstract
- Pertains to objects in the Peter and Catharine Whyte Home - part of the Whyte Musuem of the Canadian Rockies property / collection - artifact reference binder
- Call Number
- 00.5 W55w
- Collection
- Archives Library
- URL Notes
- Virtual tour of Whyte home
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