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Breaking trail : the life & times of Chic Scott

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/catalogue19949
Medium
Library - Periodical
Published Date
2011
Author
Martel, Lynn
Call Number
P
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Author
Martel, Lynn
Responsibility
Lynn Martel
Published Date
2011
Medium
Library - Periodical
Subjects
Scott, Charles (Chic)
Skiing
Travel
Ski touring
Abstract
Pertains to Chic Scott and various trips
Notes
In Highline Magazine, Vol.3, Iss.1, Winter 2011, p.8-11
Call Number
P
Collection
Archives Library
URL Notes
Highline website
Websites
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Cariboo Monashee Heli-Skiing

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Part Of
Murray Hay fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of 1 cm of textual records, 28 x 21.5 cm. File pertains to maps related to the ski areas utilized by Helicopter Skiing Canada in Cariboo Monashee Country, created by Murray Hay. File includes reproductions of the maps in an individual promotional map with information on the back and a…
Date Range
ca. 1978 - ca. 1979
Reference Code
M570 / III / A / vii / 1
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Map
Published record
Textual record
Part Of
Murray Hay fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
M570 / V795
Series
M570 / III : Murray Hay portfolio (published material)
Sous-Fonds
M570
Sub-Series
M570 / III / A : British Columbia / vii : Cariboo Monashee
Accession Number
2019.41
Reference Code
M570 / III / A / vii / 1
GMD
Map
Published record
Textual record
Date Range
ca. 1978 - ca. 1979
Physical Description
1 cm of textual records (28 x 21.5 cm)
Scope & Content
File consists of 1 cm of textual records, 28 x 21.5 cm. File pertains to maps related to the ski areas utilized by Helicopter Skiing Canada in Cariboo Monashee Country, created by Murray Hay. File includes reproductions of the maps in an individual promotional map with information on the back and a bound brochure (which also includes the map) promoting helicopter skiing.
Notes
Dates are approximate based on the ages of the daughter of Mike Wiegele (owner of Cariboo Monashee Helicopter Skiing Canada), who was born in 1970 and is aged 8 in the photographs included in the booklet.
Name Access
Hay, Murray
Subject Access
Ski Maps
Skiing
Ski touring
Ski areas
Helicopter skiing
Cartography
Tourism
Tourist information
Sports and recreation
Travel
Winter
Winter sports
Advertising
Artist
Geographic Access
British Columbia
Canada
Monashee Mountains
Cariboo Mountains
Language
English
Category
Sports, recreation and leisure
Exploration, discovery and travel
Communications
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
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Charge of the Snow Brigade

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Part Of
Bruno Engler fonds
Scope & Content
Item consists of one 16 mm motion picture titled "Charge of the Snow Brigade" by Gerald Potterton of Potterton Productions Inc. Potterton was the Writer, Producer, and Director. Bruno Engler served as a Special Advisor for the project. Filmed at Bow Lake and at the Peyto Lake Lookout, the plot foll…
Date Range
1970
Reference Code
V190 / VI / NF - 06
Description Level
6 / Item
GMD
Film
Motion picture
  1 image  
Part Of
Bruno Engler fonds
Description Level
6 / Item
Fonds Number
M323 / S40 / V190
Series
VI : Retained file
Sous-Fonds
V190
Accession Number
5966
Reference Code
V190 / VI / NF - 06
GMD
Film
Motion picture
Date Range
1970
Physical Description
1 motion picture (1 film reel: ca. 175'): 16 mm, col., silent
History / Biographical
See fonds level description
Scope & Content
Item consists of one 16 mm motion picture titled "Charge of the Snow Brigade" by Gerald Potterton of Potterton Productions Inc. Potterton was the Writer, Producer, and Director. Bruno Engler served as a Special Advisor for the project. Filmed at Bow Lake and at the Peyto Lake Lookout, the plot follows an outlaw trapper who steals a snowmobile from outside a North West Mounted Police outpost, prompting a Marx Brothers-style chase wherein the Mountie attempts to apprehend the outlaw on snowshoes, skis, horse, truck, and snowmobile, which he eventually does.
Subject Access
Activities
Automobiles
Filmaking
Films and film making
Horses
Mountains
North West Mounted Police
Ski touring
Skiing
Snowmobiles and snowmobiling
Snowshoes and snowshoeing
Winter
Winter sports
Geographic Access
Bow Lake
Peyto Lake
Banff National Park
Alberta
Language
English
Creator
Potterton, Gerald
Title Source
Original title kept
Processing Status
Processed
Images
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Jean Knox Petrie fonds

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Part Of
Jean Knox Petrie fonds
Scope & Content
Fonds relate to mountaineering with the Alpine Club of Canada. The fond consists of three series: I. Textual records consist of 8 newsclippings from July 1938 pertaining to the first ascent of Mount Columbia by women: Lillian Gest, Kathleen Chapman, Christine Reid, Jean McDonald, and Jean Petrie as…
Date Range
1938-1940
Reference Code
M237 / V281
Description Level
1 / Fonds
GMD
Photograph
Album
Map
Photograph print
Textual record
Private record
Published record
Part Of
Jean Knox Petrie fonds
Description Level
1 / Fonds
Fonds Number
M 237
V 281
Sous-Fonds
M 237
V 281
Accession Number
7694
Reference Code
M237 / V281
GMD
Photograph
Album
Map
Photograph print
Textual record
Private record
Published record
Date Range
1938-1940
Physical Description
1 cm textual records. -- 8 albums (257 photographs : b&w ; 25 x 20 cm or smaller). -- 4 photographs : b&w silver gelatin prints ; 20 x 25 cm or smaller.
History / Biographical
Dr. Jean Knox (McDonald) Petrie, born 1913, was an active member of the Alpine Club of Canada, Edmonton Section during the 1930s and 1940s, attending the Alpine Club of Canada summer camps from 1937-1940, 1942 and 1946 as well as making many weekend climbs in the Jasper area with Captain E. R. Gibson. In 1938 she was one of the four women to make a first ascent of Mount Columbia by women, as well as Mount Forbes in 1940. Married in 1960 to Robert Petrie (died 1966), Dr. Jean Petrie worked in Ottawa, Ontario (1940-1945) in munitions gauge testing for the National Research Council. Following the war, she worked as an astrophysicist for the Dominion Astrophysical Observatory in Victoria, British Columbia (1945-1966) and taught at the University of British Columbia in Vancouver, British Columbia. (1966-1971).
Scope & Content
Fonds relate to mountaineering with the Alpine Club of Canada. The fond consists of three series: I. Textual records consist of 8 newsclippings from July 1938 pertaining to the first ascent of Mount Columbia by women: Lillian Gest, Kathleen Chapman, Christine Reid, Jean McDonald, and Jean Petrie as well as a photocopied "Guide to the Tonquin" signed by K. G. Chapman ca.1935. II. Photographic records include an unbound album of 44 pages: 111 prints divided by the donor into 3 sections: 1. To the Tonquin Valley, July 1938; 2. Alpine Club Camp, Columbia Icefields, July 12-31, 1938; 3. Alpine Club Camp Tonquin Valley, April 1939. The album also includes artwork and map. A second unbound photograph album of 28p: 170 prints are divided into 5 sections: 1. ACC camp in the Ice River Valley, July 1939; 2. ACC ski camp in Little Yoho Valley, March 23-31, 1940; 3. Our climb of Roche Miette, May 24, 1940; 4. Our summertime journey into the Little Yoho Valley, July 1940; 5. Our climb of Mts. Fitzwilliam & Bucephelas, September 3, 1940. III. Photographic Prints consist of 4 loose prints unrelated to other contents of the fond.
Notes
Unbound books are numbered in pencil by the creator, pages appear to be missing due to absent page numbers.
Name Access
Petrie, Jean K.
McDonald, Jean
Gale, Ethne
Taylor, Morris
Cooper, Art
Rault, Reg
Brewster, Norman
Cassils, Mary
Hind, Rob
Chapman, Kathleen
Gibson, Rex
Feuz, Edward
Gest, Illian
Walker, Hazel
Carscallan, Alan
McLean, Hector
Subject Access
Alpine Club of Canada
Ski lodges and cabins
Ski touring
Skiing
Backcountry skiing
Banff Jasper Highway
Cabins and shelters
Camps
Glaciers
Huts
Mountaineering
Sunshine Lodge
Trail guides
Trail making
Trails
Winter sports
Geographic Access
Jasper National Park
Yoho National Park
Alberta
Canada
Banff National Park
Language
Language is English
Finding Aid
No finding aid
Creator
Petrie, Jean Knox
Category
Exploration, discovery and travel
Sports, recreation and leisure
Biographical Source Notes
Accession record
Donor
Title Source
Title based on contents of fonds
Processing Status
Processed
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Journey to Columbia Icefield

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Part Of
Bruno Engler fonds
Scope & Content
Item consists of one 16 mm motion picture pertaining to a Brewster Open-Top Tour Bus trip to the Athabaska Glacier, as well as footage of people skiing on Columbia Icefield and assisting in the rescue of Victor Kutschera, who had accidentally fallen into a crevasse. The original label on the case r…
Date Range
1945-1946
Reference Code
V190 / VI / NF - 27
Description Level
6 / Item
GMD
Film
Motion picture
  1 image  
Part Of
Bruno Engler fonds
Description Level
6 / Item
Fonds Number
M323 / S40 / V190
Series
VI : Retained file
Sous-Fonds
V190
Accession Number
7436
Reference Code
V190 / VI / NF - 27
GMD
Film
Motion picture
Date Range
1945-1946
Physical Description
1 motion picture (1 film reel: ca. 300'): 16 mm, original, col., silent
History / Biographical
See fonds level description
Scope & Content
Item consists of one 16 mm motion picture pertaining to a Brewster Open-Top Tour Bus trip to the Athabaska Glacier, as well as footage of people skiing on Columbia Icefield and assisting in the rescue of Victor Kutschera, who had accidentally fallen into a crevasse. The original label on the case reads "Skiing to the Athabaska, Vic Kuchera in the Crevasse, Camera: B. Engler, Journey to the Columbia Icefield, Taken 1945-46, History."
Subject Access
Activities
Automobiles
Glaciers
Mountains
Mount Royal Hotel
Rescue
Rivers
Scenery
scenic
Ski mountaineering
Ski touring
Skiing
Skiers
Tourism
Waterfalls
Geographic Access
Banff National Park
Jasper National Park
Alberta
Language
English
Creator
Bruno Engler
Title Source
Original title kept
Processing Status
Processed
Images
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Mount Victoria Summit Record

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Part Of
Alpine Club of Canada fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of one summit register from Mount Victoria produced by the Alpine Club of Canada between 1998 and 2004. Summit record include entries from visitors to the various summits which pertain to individuals' hiking and climbing trips; details of specific events which occurred while at the su…
Date Range
September 1998 - August 2004
Reference Code
M200 / V / A / 81
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Textual record
Organization record
Part Of
Alpine Club of Canada fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
M200
V14
S6
Series
M200 / V: Summit Records
Sous-Fonds
M200
Sub-Series
M200 / V / A: Identified Summit Records
Accession Number
accn. 8002
Reference Code
M200 / V / A / 81
GMD
Textual record
Organization record
Responsibility
Summit Registers and Notes produced by Alpine Club of Canada
Date Range
September 1998 - August 2004
Physical Description
1 cm of textual records 1 volume
History / Biographical
Mount Victoria is located in both Yoho National Park, B. C. and Banff National Park, AB in the Canadian Rockies. The mountain is part of the mountain range along the Continental Divide, between Alberta and B.C. Nearby are Lake O'Hara, Lake Louise, Abbot Pass and Mount Lefroy. Mount Victoria was named for Queen Victoria.
Scope & Content
File consists of one summit register from Mount Victoria produced by the Alpine Club of Canada between 1998 and 2004. Summit record include entries from visitors to the various summits which pertain to individuals' hiking and climbing trips; details of specific events which occurred while at the summit, wildlife sightings, trail updates, and related topics. File: M200 / V / A / 81: Summit - MT. Victoria, Sept. 1998 - Aug. 2004
Name Access
Alpine Club of Canada
Subject Access
Alberta
Abbot Pass
Alpine Club of Canada
Backcountry skiing
Backpacking
Banff National Park
Bow Valley
British Columbia
Climbing
Club
Cross-country skiing
Description and travel
Environment
Environment and Nature
Hiking
Lake Louise
Lake O'hara
Mountain
Mountaineering
Mountaineers
Mountains
Parks Canada
Record keeping
Ski area
Ski areas
Ski mountaineering
Ski touring
Skiers
Skiing
Snowshoes and snowshoeing
Sports and leisure
Sports and recreation
Summit
Trails
Winter sports
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
British Columbia
Banff National Park
Yoho National Park
Lake O'Hara
Lake Louise
Lake Louise, AB
Abbot Pass
Abbott Pass
Mount Lefroy
Mount Victoria
Access Restrictions
Restrictions may apply
Language
English
French
German
Japanese
Related Material
M235
Category
Environment
Exploration and travel
Sports, recreation and leisure
Biographical Source Notes
Peak Finder: Mount Victoria, Canadian Rockies Database: https://cdnrockiesdatabases.ca/peaks/1459
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
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Mt. Yukness Summit Records

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Part Of
Alpine Club of Canada fonds
Scope & Content
Files consist of summit notes and summit registers from Mt. Yukness produced by the Alpine Club of Canada between ca. 1962 and 2003. Summit records include entries from visitors to the various summits which pertain to individuals' hiking and climbing trips; details of specific events which occurred…
Date Range
ca. 1962-1985
1994-2003
Reference Code
M200 / V / A / 79 to 80
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Textual record
Organization record
Part Of
Alpine Club of Canada fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
M200
V14
S6
Series
M200 / V: Summit Records
Sous-Fonds
M200
Sub-Series
M200 / V / A: Identified Summit Records
Accession Number
accn. 2023.32
accn. 8002
Reference Code
M200 / V / A / 79 to 80
GMD
Textual record
Organization record
Responsibility
Summit Registers and Notes produced by Alpine Club of Canada
Date Range
ca. 1962-1985
1994-2003
Physical Description
2 cm of textual records 2 volumes
History / Biographical
Mt. Yukness is located near Lake O'Hara in Yoho National Park, B.C. Nearby is Ringrose Peak, Mount Huber, Mount Lefroy, Glacier Peak, and Mount Biddle.
Scope & Content
Files consist of summit notes and summit registers from Mt. Yukness produced by the Alpine Club of Canada between ca. 1962 and 2003. Summit records include entries from visitors to the various summits which pertain to individuals' hiking and climbing trips; details of specific events which occurred while at the summit, wildlife sightings, trail updates, and related topics. Files include: M200 / V / A / 79: Mt. Yukness [ca. 1962 - 1985] M200 / V / A / 80: Summit Register - MT. Yukness, 1994 - 2003
Name Access
Alpine Club of Canada
Subject Access
Alpine Club of Canada
Backcountry skiing
Backpacking
British Columbia
Climbing
Cross-country skiing
Description and travel
Environment
Environment and Nature
Hiking
Lake O'hara
Mountain
Mountaineering
Mountaineers
Mountains
National parks and reserves
Parks
Record keeping
Ski area
Ski areas
Ski mountaineering
Ski touring
Skiers
Skiing
Snowshoes and snowshoeing
Sports and leisure
Sports and recreation
Summit
Trails
Winter sports
Geographic Access
Canada
British Columbia
Canadian Rocky Mountains
Rocky Mountains
Yoho National Park
Lake O'Hara
Mount Huber
Mount Lefroy
Ringrose Peak
Access Restrictions
Restrictions may apply
Language
English
Conservation
M200 / V / A / 80: Summit Register - MT. Yukness, 1994 - 2003 register is placed in mylar due to evidence of mold. This register also contains water damage.
Related Material
M235
Category
Environment
Exploration and travel
Sports, recreation and leisure
Biographical Source Notes
Mount Yukness, Peak Finder, Canadian Rockies Database: https://cdnrockiesdatabases.ca/peaks/1559
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
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Part Of
Bruno Engler fonds
Scope & Content
File pertains to 25 b&w prints of the Sunshine Village ski area, including the lodge [interior and exterior], people downhill skiing and ski touring, posed photos possibly for promotional purposes, and various transportation vehicles.
Date Range
1939-1961
Reference Code
V190 / VI / O / iv / PA - 01 to PA - 25
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Photograph
Print
  13 images  
Part Of
Bruno Engler fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
M323 / S40 / V190
Series
VI : Retained file, O : Alphabetical order
Sous-Fonds
V190
Sub-Series
iv : Old Sunshine
Accession Number
7436
Reference Code
V190 / VI / O / iv / PA - 01 to PA - 25
GMD
Photograph
Print
Date Range
1939-1961
Physical Description
25 photographs : b&w ; 25.2 x 20.2 cm or smaller
History / Biographical
See fonds level description
Scope & Content
File pertains to 25 b&w prints of the Sunshine Village ski area, including the lodge [interior and exterior], people downhill skiing and ski touring, posed photos possibly for promotional purposes, and various transportation vehicles.
Subject Access
Automobiles
Buildings
Cabins and shelters
Mountains
Portrait
Ski area
Ski lodges and cabins
Ski touring
Skiers
Skiing
Sunshine area
Sunshine Lodge
Sunshine Ski Area
Sunshine Village
Winter
Winter sports
Geographic Access
Banff National Park
Language
English
Creator
Engler, Bruno
Title Source
Original title kept
Processing Status
Processed
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P.T.A. Canada, Hans Gmoser

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Part Of
Bruno Engler fonds
Scope & Content
Item consists of one 16 mm motion picture pertaining to various shots of people skiing, a small two-tent camp on what appears to be a glacier, and people rock climbing. All possibly operations operated by Hans Gmoser. The original label on the case reads "Roving Sais[?]." Additional label on the ca…
Date Range
[ca. 1960-1969]
Reference Code
V190 / VI / NF - 05
Description Level
6 / Item
GMD
Film
Motion picture
  1 image  
Part Of
Bruno Engler fonds
Description Level
6 / Item
Fonds Number
M323 / S40 / V190
Series
VI : Retained file
Sous-Fonds
V190
Accession Number
7436
Reference Code
V190 / VI / NF - 05
GMD
Film
Motion picture
Date Range
[ca. 1960-1969]
Physical Description
1 motion picture (1 film reel: ca. 200'): 16 mm, original, col., silent
History / Biographical
See fonds level description
Scope & Content
Item consists of one 16 mm motion picture pertaining to various shots of people skiing, a small two-tent camp on what appears to be a glacier, and people rock climbing. All possibly operations operated by Hans Gmoser. The original label on the case reads "Roving Sais[?]." Additional label on the case reads "Skiing and mountain climbing in Bugaboos."
Subject Access
Activities
Climbing
Mountains
Ski area
Ski racing
Ski touring
Skiers
Skiing
Winter
Winter sports
Geographic Access
Bugaboos
British Columbia
Language
English
Creator
Engler, Bruno
Title Source
Original title kept
Processing Status
Processed
Images
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Date
n.d.
Material
fabric; fur; leather; metal
Catalogue Number
106.04.0089 a,b
Description
A pair of skins for ski touring. Canvas on one side and fur on the other. One end has a red leather loop with a metal snap and the other end has a length of canvas cord with a metal hook clasp. Two leather straps with metal buckle is towards one end and two canvas straps with metal rings are toward…
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Title
Ski Skins
Date
n.d.
Material
fabric; fur; leather; metal
Dimensions
6.0 x 167.0 cm
Description
A pair of skins for ski touring. Canvas on one side and fur on the other. One end has a red leather loop with a metal snap and the other end has a length of canvas cord with a metal hook clasp. Two leather straps with metal buckle is towards one end and two canvas straps with metal rings are towards the other. Skins roll up and metal and canvas straps hold them closed.
Subject
Whyte home
Skiing
Ski touring
sports equipment
Credit
Gift of Mary Hallock, Fort St. James, 1986
Catalogue Number
106.04.0089 a,b
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