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1907 Diary [Hector Wheeler]
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- Part Of
- Arthur Oliver Wheeler fonds
- Scope & Content
- File pertains to the 1907 personal diary/daytimer of Hector Wheeler. Topics include: Diary begins June 30 leaving Calgary for ACC camp. Introductory pages hold geometrical drawings. Short documentation of camp and climbing June 30-July 14. Begins again August 1-October 30. Trip to Golden camp and s…
- Date Range
- 1907
- Reference Code
- M546 / 53
- Description Level
- 5 / File
- GMD
- Diary
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- Part Of
- Arthur Oliver Wheeler fonds
- Description Level
- 5 / File
- Fonds Number
- M546 / V771
- Sous-Fonds
- M546
- Accession Number
- 2014.8312
- Reference Code
- M546 / 53
- GMD
- Diary
- Date Range
- 1907
- Physical Description
- 1 cm of textual records (1 volumes ; 7.5 x 11.8 cm)
- History / Biographical
- See fonds level description
- Scope & Content
- File pertains to the 1907 personal diary/daytimer of Hector Wheeler. Topics include: Diary begins June 30 leaving Calgary for ACC camp. Introductory pages hold geometrical drawings. Short documentation of camp and climbing June 30-July 14. Begins again August 1-October 30. Trip to Golden camp and surrounding camps and climbs. Mention of A. O. and Oliver Wheeler August 14. In and out of Calgary and Golden. Camping and climbing in Ptarmigan, Donald Camp, Beaueumouth [?]. Memoranda at back monetary notations for trip expenses. Notations of expenses for 1907 and 1908 trips.
- Notes
- Blank pages not scanned
- Subject Access
- Camps
- Climbing
- Correspondence
- Family and personal life
- Finances
- Leisure
- Mountains
- Professional and Personal Life
- Sports and recreation
- Record keeping
- Travel and Exploration
- Weather
- Work
- Geographic Access
- Rocky Mountains
- Calgary
- Banff National Park
- Yoho National Park
- Alberta
- British Columbia
- Canada
- Language
- English
- Creator
- Wheeler, Hector
- Title Source
- Title based on contents of file
- Processing Status
- Processed
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The 1978 climber's guide to the Banff Townsite
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- Medium
- Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
- Published Date
- 2020
- Author
- van Schaik, Bob
- Burgess, C.L.
- Publisher
- Edmonton, Alberta
- Edition
- Second
- Call Number
- 02.8 Sc1t
- Author
- van Schaik, Bob
- Burgess, C.L.
- Responsibility
- Bob van Schaik (concept and photography)
- C.L. Burgess (design and layout)
- Edition
- Second
- Publisher
- Edmonton, Alberta
- Published Date
- 2020
- Physical Description
- 16 pages ; b&w illustrations
- Subjects
- Banff
- Banff (townsite)
- Rock climbing
- Abstract
- Pertains to sites to climb within the Banff townsite
- Contents
- Southwest wall of Donald Cameron Hall
- The spectrum traverse
- Book & Art Den
- Cascade Tavern
- Bud depot
- King Edward Hotel
- Credit Union
- Liquor Store
- Banff Park Lodge
- Post Office
- Bridge on Banff Avenue
- Banff Springs Hotel
- Notes
- About the climber
- Notes
- First Limited edition Banff, Alberta 1978
- Second edition, Edmonton, Alberta 2020
- Accession Number
- 2021.08
- Call Number
- 02.8 Sc1t
- Collection
- Alpine Club of Canada Library
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A. O. Wheeler Hut Registers
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- Part Of
- Alpine Club of Canada fonds
- Scope & Content
- Sub-series of hut registers from the A. O. Wheeler Hut produced by the Alpine Club of Canada between 1989 and 2016. Registers include entries from visitors to the huts which pertain to individuals' hiking and climbing trips; details of specific events which occurred while staying at the hut, wildli…
- Date Range
- 1989-2022
- Reference Code
- M200 / IV / D
- Description Level
- 4 / Sub-series
- GMD
- Textual record
- Organization record
- Part Of
- Alpine Club of Canada fonds
- Description Level
- 4 / Sub-series
- Fonds Number
- M200
- V14
- S6
- Series
- M200 / IV: Hut Registers
- Sous-Fonds
- M200
- Sub-Series
- M200 / IV / D: A. O. Wheeler Hut Registers
- Accession Number
- accn. 2023.10
- accn. 8002
- accn. 2014.8293
- accn. 2023.19
- accn. 2024.20
- Reference Code
- M200 / IV / D
- Responsibility
- Registers produced by the Alpine Club of Canada
- Date Range
- 1989-2022
- Physical Description
- 27 cm of textual records (11 volumes)
- History / Biographical
- The A. O. Wheeler Hut is located at Rogers Pass National Historic Site in Glacier National Park. The hut was built between 1945 and 1946, and it is a Recognized Federal Historic Building. The hut is named after one of the founding members of the Alpine Club of Canada, Arthur Oliver Wheeler. A. O. Wheeler was the first President of the Alpine Club of Canada, and he served as Honorary President of the Club for almost twenty years. According to the Alpine Club of Canada's website: "Carrying on the tradition of the Glacier House which was closed in 1925 and now exists only as a few concrete foundation pieces, the Wheeler Hut serves as a base for the legendary powder skiing of the Rogers Pass area. In summer there are numerous opportunities for climbing and hiking. This is the birthplace of alpinism in North America. Many of the routes are steeped in tradition and history, an interesting fact to remember as you reach for that next impeccable quartzite handhold or take that next footstep along one of the many trails which wind through the lush cedar forests that dominate the region. This is the one and only ACC hut which can be reached by vehicle in summer. Winter access is a mere 2 km along a well-broken and level trail. It is difficult to convey to the first time visitor the number and quality of the summer and winter day trips possible from the hut. The potential is outstanding from this single hut including summer hikes to Asulkan Pass or up the Great Glacier Trail to the Illecillewaet Glacier, summer climbs to Sapphire Col, Mt. Sir Donald, and Avalanche Peak; winter ski tours to Young’s Peak, the Seven Steps of Paradise, the Dome Glacier – the list goes on and on. Go and explore for yourself, you will not be disappointed! The Wheeler Hut is quite luxurious! A propane system provides the cooking and lighting, with two wood stoves for heating. The hut sleeps 30 in summer and 24 in winter."
- Scope & Content
- Sub-series of hut registers from the A. O. Wheeler Hut produced by the Alpine Club of Canada between 1989 and 2016. Registers include entries from visitors to the huts which pertain to individuals' hiking and climbing trips; details of specific events which occurred while staying at the hut, wildlife sightings, custodial issues and updates, and related topics. The sub-series is separated into individual hut registers, arranged by date:
- M200 / IV / D / 1: "A. O. Wheeler Hut Register" May 13, 1989 - Sept. 30, 1995
- M200 / IV / D / 2: Wheeler Hut register Oct. 6, 1995 - Mar. 28, 1998
- M200 / IV / D / 3: Wheeler Hut [1998 - 2000]
- M200 / IV / D / 4: A. O. Wheeler Hut Register 2000-2006
- M200 / IV / D / 5: A. O. Wheeler Hut 2001 - 2003
- M200 / IV / D / 6: A. O. Wheeler Hut Register 2003 - 2006
- M200 / IV / D / 7: The Wheeler Hut Registers. Part 1 of 2.
- M200 / IV / D / 8: The Wheeler Hut Registers. Part 2 of 2.
- M200 / IV / D / 9: [2009 - 2012 Wheeler Hut Register]
- M200 / IV / D / 10: 2013 - 2016 Wheeler Hut Register
- M200 / IV / D / 11: Wheeler Hut Register [2014-2022]
- Name Access
- Alpine Club of Canada
- Subject Access
- Huts
- Cabins and shelters
- Cabins
- Alpine Club of Canada
- Backcountry skiing
- British Columbia
- Buildings
- Buildings and facilities
- Climbing
- Club
- Environment and Nature
- Mountain
- Mountaineering
- National parks and reserves
- Parks Canada
- Provincial parks and reserves
- Winter sports
- Geographic Access
- Canada
- British Columbia
- Glacier National Park
- Rogers Pass
- Illecillewaet Valley
- Access Restrictions
- Restrictions may apply
- Reproduction Restrictions
- Contains personal information
- Language
- English
- Spanish
- French
- Biographical Source Notes
- The Alpine Club of Canada website: https://www.alpineclubofcanada.ca/a-o-wheeler-hut/ The Government of Canada - Parks Canada website: https://www.pc.gc.ca/apps/dfhd/page_fhbro_eng.aspx?id=11716
- Title Source
- Title based on contents of sub-series
- Processing Status
- Processed
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- Date
- 1900 – 1950
- Material
- fibre
- Catalogue Number
- 103.04.1047
- Description
- Olive green felt alpine hat with hatband made of three strands of gold cord. Broken black feather tucked into hatband. Two labels inside hat: “Made in Austria” & “ORIGINAL Tscher HUT.”
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- Title
- Alpine Hat
- Date
- 1900 – 1950
- Material
- fibre
- Dimensions
- 13.0 x 20.0 x 26.0 cm
- Description
- Olive green felt alpine hat with hatband made of three strands of gold cord. Broken black feather tucked into hatband. Two labels inside hat: “Made in Austria” & “ORIGINAL Tscher HUT.”
- Credit
- Gift of Fred Feuz, Salmon Arm, 1999
- Catalogue Number
- 103.04.1047
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Alpine rising : Sherpas, Baltis, and the triumph of local climbers in the great ranges
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- Medium
- Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
- Published Date
- 2024
- Author
- McDonald, Bernadette
- Publisher
- Seattle, WA : Mountaineers Books
- Call Number
- 01.1 M14a
- Author
- McDonald, Bernadette
- Publisher
- Seattle, WA : Mountaineers Books
- Published Date
- 2024
- Physical Description
- 269 pages
- Subjects
- Mountaineering
- Mountaineers
- Mountains
- Climbing
- Himalaya Mountains
- Sherpa
- Sherpa-history
- Nepal
- Abstract
- The story of the often unheralded and unrecognized stars of climbing in the Himalaya and the Karakoram: the local inhabitants of the mountainous regions of Pakistan, Tibet, India, and Nepal who have been support staff--porters, cooks, sirdars, and unacknowledged guides--for Western climbers for generations. ALPINE RISING focuses on the experiences and accomplishments of these Sherpas, Baltis, Ladakhis, Hunzas, Astoris, Magars, Bhotias, Rais, and Gurangs. Highlighted climbers range from Raghubir Thapa and Goman Singh who climbed with Albert Mummery in 1895, Ang Tharkay who climbed with Eric Shipton and Maurice Herzog, and Tenzing Norgay who, along with Edmund Hillary, was the first to summit Everest, to today's superstars, Ali Sadpara, Mingma G, Kama Rita, and others -- Provided by publisher.
- ISBN
- 9781680515787
- Accession Number
- P2024.02
- Call Number
- 01.1 M14a
- Collection
- Archives Library
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- Date
- 1900 – 1950
- Material
- fibre; skin; metal
- Catalogue Number
- 103.08.1111
- Description
- Tan coloured canvas rucksack with drawstring top closure, two side pockets with flap and leather strap with metal buckle. Leather straps for carrying and additional straps for cinching in.
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- Title
- Backpack
- Date
- 1900 – 1950
- Material
- fibre; skin; metal
- Dimensions
- 59.0 x 40.0 cm
- Description
- Tan coloured canvas rucksack with drawstring top closure, two side pockets with flap and leather strap with metal buckle. Leather straps for carrying and additional straps for cinching in.
- Credit
- Gift of Fred Feuz, Salmon Arm, 1999
- Catalogue Number
- 103.08.1111
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- Date
- 1900 – 1940
- Material
- metal; glass; skin
- Catalogue Number
- 104.38.1005 a,b
- Description
- Pair of black metal binoculars (a) with gold coloured trim stamped “C.P. GOERZ. BERLIN. 6 X HELI-TRIEDER. 549815.” Case (b) made of brown leather with narrow carrying strap, case also stamped: “C.P. GOERZ. BERLIN.”
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- Title
- Binoculars
- Date
- 1900 – 1940
- Material
- metal; glass; skin
- Dimensions
- 6.5 x 14.0 x 10.0 cm
- Description
- Pair of black metal binoculars (a) with gold coloured trim stamped “C.P. GOERZ. BERLIN. 6 X HELI-TRIEDER. 549815.” Case (b) made of brown leather with narrow carrying strap, case also stamped: “C.P. GOERZ. BERLIN.”
- Credit
- Gift of Fred Feuz, Salmon Arm, 1999
- Catalogue Number
- 104.38.1005 a,b
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- Date
- 1900 – 1913
- Material
- skin; metal
- Catalogue Number
- 103.03.1016
- Description
- Conrad Kain wore on 1913 first ascent Mount Robson, sturdy, thick, leather boot heel, tapering slightly at bottom, studded by 2 rows of .5 cm diameter nailheads around heel edge, layers of leather beginning to separate, bottom layer cracked and shrunken at centre, bent ends of nails flattened again…
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- Title
- Boot Heel
- Date
- 1900 – 1913
- Material
- skin; metal
- Dimensions
- 3.0 x 6.7 x 7.8 cm
- Description
- Conrad Kain wore on 1913 first ascent Mount Robson, sturdy, thick, leather boot heel, tapering slightly at bottom, studded by 2 rows of .5 cm diameter nailheads around heel edge, layers of leather beginning to separate, bottom layer cracked and shrunken at centre, bent ends of nails flattened against top of heel.
- Subject
- sports
- climbing
- Conrad Kain
- Mount Robson
- Credit
- Gift of J. Monroe Thorington, Philadelphia, USA, 1972
- Catalogue Number
- 103.03.1016
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Camp 4 : recollections of a Yosemite rockclimber
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- Medium
- Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
- Published Date
- 2021
- Author
- Roper, Steve
- Publisher
- Seattle : Mountaineers
- Call Number
- 02.8 R68c
- Author
- Roper, Steve
- Publisher
- Seattle : Mountaineers
- Published Date
- 2021
- Physical Description
- 255 pages : illustrations, color map ; 24 cm
- Abstract
- In the 1960s, California's Yosemite Valley was the center of the rock climbing universe. Young nonconformists -- many of them the finest rock climbers in the world -- channeled their energy toward the largely untouched walls and cracks. Soon climbers from around the globe were coming to Camp 4 -- gathering spot for the creators of the "Golden Age" of Yosemite climbing -- to see whgat all the fuss is about. -- From the back cover
- Notes
- Winner of the 1994 Banff Mountain Book Festival for Mountain Literature
- ISBN
- 9780898863819
- Accession Number
- P2023.19
- Call Number
- 02.8 R68c
- Collection
- Archives Library
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Camps of the Alpine Club of Canada Album
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- Part Of
- Alpine Club of Canada fonds
- Scope & Content
- Item consists of 1 photograph album compiled by Frank W. Freeborn of New York City for the Alpine Club of Canada. The album pertains to various ACC camp trips from 1906 to 1913 throughout the Rocky Mountains, including the Lake O'Hara, Yoho Valley, Moraine Lake, and Banff town areas, and includes b…
- Date Range
- 1906-1913
- Reference Code
- V14 / AC 55P / PD - 13
- Description Level
- 6 / Item
- GMD
- Album
- Photograph
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- Part Of
- Alpine Club of Canada fonds
- Description Level
- 6 / Item
- Fonds Number
- M200 / S6 / V14
- Series
- IV.B. Other material: photographic
- Sous-Fonds
- V14
- Accession Number
- 5200
- Reference Code
- V14 / AC 55P / PD - 13
- GMD
- Album
- Photograph
- Date Range
- 1906-1913
- Physical Description
- 1 album (325 photographs : b&w and col. ; 28.6 x 18.5 cm)
- Scope & Content
- Item consists of 1 photograph album compiled by Frank W. Freeborn of New York City for the Alpine Club of Canada. The album pertains to various ACC camp trips from 1906 to 1913 throughout the Rocky Mountains, including the Lake O'Hara, Yoho Valley, Moraine Lake, and Banff town areas, and includes black and white photographs, all of which are numbered and annotated. A black leather album, it has "PHOTOGRAPHS" embossed in gold in the top left corner of the front cover.
- Notes
- Page 90 not scanned - blank page; the pages between 23-34 and between 52-64 have been rebound out of order prior to accessioning.
- Name Access
- Alpine Club of Canada
- Subject Access
- Activities
- Alpine Club of Canada
- Animals
- Backpacking
- Bow Falls
- Bow River
- Bow Valley
- Buildings
- Camps
- Cathedral Mountain
- Climbing
- Clothing and dress
- Club
- Clubhouse
- Consolation Valley
- Environment and Nature
- Glaciers
- Hiking
- Hotels
- Lake O'hara
- Landscapes
- Mountaineering
- Mountaineers
- Mountains
- Period costume
- Photography
- Portrait
- Rogers Pass
- Scenery
- scenic
- Sherbrooke Lake
- Trails
- Transportation
- Women
- Yoho Valley
- Geographic Access
- Banff
- Banff National Park
- Alberta
- Yoho National Park
- Glacier National Park
- British Columbia
- Language
- English
- Finding Aid
- Inventory of the Alpine Club of Canada Collection, 1986, provides group or item-level description to this material
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- Title based on item
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