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1944 packing contest and trail ride photos

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Part Of
Trail Riders of the Canadian Rockies fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of 27 black and white prints. Content pertains to a 1944 packing contest and trail rides led by the Trail Riders of the Canadian Rockies [includes promotional photographs, possibly by Canadian Pacific]. Photographs include trail guides Don Edge, Ken Teare, Edith Edge and Horace Hollow…
Date Range
1944
Reference Code
V635 / III / PA - 117 to 143
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Photograph
Photograph print
Part Of
Trail Riders of the Canadian Rockies fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
M545 / V635
Series
V635 / III : Published records
Sous-Fonds
V635
Accession Number
5757
Reference Code
V635 / III / PA - 117 to 143
GMD
Photograph
Photograph print
Date Range
1944
Physical Description
27 photographs : b&w prints ; 25.5 x 20.5 cm or smaller
Scope & Content
File consists of 27 black and white prints. Content pertains to a 1944 packing contest and trail rides led by the Trail Riders of the Canadian Rockies [includes promotional photographs, possibly by Canadian Pacific]. Photographs include trail guides Don Edge, Ken Teare, Edith Edge and Horace Holloway. Some photographs may be attributed to Canadian Pacific.
Notes
Many of photographs are annotated on reverse with date, description of photograph, etc. Some dated 1944.
Name Access
Edge, Don
Edge, Edith
Teare, Ken
Holloway, Horace
Subject Access
Trails
Travel
Tourism
Guide
Pack trips
Landscapes
Mountain
Trail Riders of the Canadian Rockies
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
Banff National Park
Reproduction Restrictions
Restrictions may apply
Language
English
Category
Sports, recreation and leisure
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
Less detail
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Alberta Centennial 2005 Summit Registers and Notes

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Part Of
Alpine Club of Canada fonds
Scope & Content
Files consist of summit notes and summit registers from the Alberta Centennial Mountain Expedition 2005 produced by the Alpine Club of Canada between 2005 and 2017. Summit records include entries from visitors to the various summits which pertain to individuals' hiking and climbing trips; details o…
Date Range
2005-2017
Reference Code
M200 / V / A / 14 to 25
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. 2023.20 accn. 8002 accn. 2023.19 accn. 2014.8293
Reference Code
M200 / V / A / 14 to 25
GMD
Textual record
Organization record
Responsibility
Summit Registers and Notes produced by Alpine Club of Canada
Date Range
2005-2017
Physical Description
25 cm of textual records 12 volumes
History / Biographical
The Alberta Centennial Mountain Expedition 2005 was a way for the Alpine Club of Canada, the Rocky Mountain Ramblers and other climbing groups to celebrate the Centennial of Alberta. These groups climbed various mountains throughout Alberta and placed registers on their peaks for climbers to commemorate their climbs during the centenary period. Various summits were reached including Mount Aylmer, Pigeon Mountain, Mount Niblock and others.
Scope & Content
Files consist of summit notes and summit registers from the Alberta Centennial Mountain Expedition 2005 produced by the Alpine Club of Canada between 2005 and 2017. 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 consist of: M200 / V / A / 14: Mount. Aylmer 2005 M200 / V / A / 15: 2005 Alberta Centennial Mtn. Expedition Summit Register – Pigeon Mtn., Aug 2005 – July 2006 M200 / V / A / 16: Summit Register + Notes – Big Sister, Aug 2005 – Aug 2007 (AB. Centennial Mtn. Expedition 2005 Register) M200 / V / A / 17: Sentry Mountain Summit Register 2005 - 2017 M200 / V / A / 18: Mount Niles [summit register] [2005-2017] M200 / V / A / 19: Alberta Centennial Mtn. Expedition, 2005 Summit Register – MT. Niblock, July 2006 – July 2009 M200 / V / A / 20: 2005 AB. Centennial Mtn. Expedition Middle Sister July 2006 – July 2007 M200 / V / A / 21: 2005 AB. Centennial Mountain Expedition, Yamnuska, 2005 – 2006. Summit Register M200 / V / A / 22: Summit Register – Crowsnest Mtn., July 2005 – July 2007 2005 AB. Centennial Mtn. Expedition M200 / V / A / 23: Alberta Centennial Mountain Expedition. [Part 1 of 2]. M200 / V / A / 24: Alberta Centennial Mountain Expedition. [Part 2 of 2]. M200 / V / A / 25: [unidentified Alberta Centennial Mountain Expedition Log]
Name Access
Alpine Club of Canada
Subject Access
Alberta
Alpine Club of Canada
Backcountry skiing
Backpacking
Banff
Banff National Park
Bow Valley
Celebrations
Centennial
Climbing
Environment
Environment and Nature
Events
Hiking
Mountaineering
Mountaineers
Mountains
Ski mountaineering
Skiing
Sports and leisure
Sports and recreation
Summit
Trails
Winter sports
Yamnuska Mountain
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
Banff
Banff National Park
Bow Valley
Canadian Rocky Mountains
Crowsnest Pass
Kananaskis Country
Mount Yamnuska
Pigeon Lake
Rocky Mountains
Access Restrictions
Restrictions may apply
Language
English
French
Conservation
Some registers contain water damage. Some registers have loose pages placed in mylar. Some registers contain rusted staples.
Related Material
M235
Category
Environment
Exploration and travel
Sports, recreation and leisure
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
Less detail
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Bert Riggall's 1000 Mile Pack trip

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Part Of
Bert Riggall fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of 43 b&w photographs, some captioned. Photographs pertain to Riggall's 1911 1000 mile pack trip undertaken to seek out areas for hunting and outfitting following the enlargement of Waterton National Park and the reduction of available hunting area for Riggall's clients. The prints do…
Date Range
1911
Reference Code
V26 / II / A7 / PA - 119 to 161
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Photograph
Photograph print
  1 image  
Part Of
Bert Riggall fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
M376 / V26
Series
II.Business and Financial: Bert Riggall's 1000 Mile Pack trip, 1911
Sous-Fonds
V26
Accession Number
7201
Reference Code
V26 / II / A7 / PA - 119 to 161
GMD
Photograph
Photograph print
Date Range
1911
Physical Description
43 photographs: b&w prints
Scope & Content
File consists of 43 b&w photographs, some captioned. Photographs pertain to Riggall's 1911 1000 mile pack trip undertaken to seek out areas for hunting and outfitting following the enlargement of Waterton National Park and the reduction of available hunting area for Riggall's clients. The prints document this pack trip from stops in Banff, AB and Cranbrook, BC, and the extent of his mountain exploration from Fort Steele to Edson. On this trip, approximately 150 miles of new trail was cut including portions of Roger's Pass.
Subject Access
Pack trips
Exploration
Trails
Trail making
Recreation
Hunting
Outfitters, trail guides and packers
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
Banff National Park
Waterton National Park
British Columbia
Cranbrook
Rogers Pass
Language
English
Category
Exploration, discovery and travel
Transportation
Sports, recreation and leisure
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
Images
thumbnail
Less detail
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Bert Riggall's 1000 Mile Pack trip

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Part Of
Bert Riggall fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of 20 b&w photographs, some captioned. Photographs pertain to Riggall's 1911 1000 mile pack trip undertaken to seek out areas for hunting and outfitting following the enlargement of Waterton National Park and the reduction of available hunting area for Riggall's clients. The prints do…
Date Range
1911
Reference Code
V26 / II / A7 / PA - 162 to 181
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Photograph
Photograph print
  1 image  
Part Of
Bert Riggall fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
M376 / V26
Series
II.Business and Financial: Bert Riggall's 1000 Mile Pack trip, 1911
Sous-Fonds
V26
Accession Number
7201
Reference Code
V26 / II / A7 / PA - 162 to 181
GMD
Photograph
Photograph print
Date Range
1911
Physical Description
Photographs: 20 prints, b&w
Scope & Content
File consists of 20 b&w photographs, some captioned. Photographs pertain to Riggall's 1911 1000 mile pack trip undertaken to seek out areas for hunting and outfitting following the enlargement of Waterton National Park and the reduction of available hunting area for Riggall's clients. The prints document this pack trip from stops in Banff, AB and Cranbrook, BC, and the extent of his mountain exploration from Fort Steele to Edson. On this trip, approximately 150 miles of new trail was cut including portions of Roger's Pass.
Subject Access
Pack trips
Exploration
Trails
Trail making
Recreation
Hunting
Outfitters, trail guides and packers
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
Banff National Park
Waterton National Park
British Columbia
Cranbrook
Rogers Pass
Language
English
Category
Exploration, discovery and travel
Transportation
Sports, recreation and leisure
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
Images
thumbnail
Less detail
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Camp coordinator documents

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Part Of
Trail Riders of the Canadian Rockies fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of 3 bound Camp Coordinator handbooks, Coordinator reports, schedules, forms and correspondence pertaining to the Trail Riders of the Canadian Rockies [ca. 100 items total]. Content is held in two folders: M545 / II / 12 contains undated handbooks, and documents from 1974 to 1999 M545…
Date Range
1974
1978
1980 - 1984
1997 - 2008
Reference Code
M545 / II / 12 to 13
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Textual record
Organization record
Part Of
Trail Riders of the Canadian Rockies fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
M545 / V635
Series
M545 / II : Members, Staff, Personal Content
Sous-Fonds
M545
Accession Number
5939
8235
Reference Code
M545 / II / 12 to 13
GMD
Textual record
Organization record
Date Range
1974
1978
1980 - 1984
1997 - 2008
Physical Description
4 cm of textual records
Scope & Content
File consists of 3 bound Camp Coordinator handbooks, Coordinator reports, schedules, forms and correspondence pertaining to the Trail Riders of the Canadian Rockies [ca. 100 items total]. Content is held in two folders: M545 / II / 12 contains undated handbooks, and documents from 1974 to 1999 M545 / II / 13 contains documents from 2000 to 2008
Notes
File contains duplicates
Subject Access
Packing
Travel
Trails
Guides
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
Banff National Park
Language
English
Category
Sports, recreation and leisure
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
Less detail
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Camp rules and agreements

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Part Of
Trail Riders of the Canadian Rockies fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of documents pertaining to camp rules and agreements for trail rides between ca.1996 and 2002. Content pertains to rules of trail riding set by the Trail Riders of the Canadian Rockies, camp agreements between trail ride participants and the Trail Riders [including trail maps with dir…
Date Range
1996-2002
Reference Code
M545 / V / 56
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Textual record
Organization record
Part Of
Trail Riders of the Canadian Rockies fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
M545 / V635
Series
M545 / V : Administrative records
Sous-Fonds
M545
Accession Number
5939
8235
Reference Code
M545 / V / 56
GMD
Textual record
Organization record
Date Range
1996-2002
Physical Description
2 cm of textual records
Scope & Content
File consists of documents pertaining to camp rules and agreements for trail rides between ca.1996 and 2002. Content pertains to rules of trail riding set by the Trail Riders of the Canadian Rockies, camp agreements between trail ride participants and the Trail Riders [including trail maps with directions to the Great Divide, Snow Creek, Elk Horn and Ya Ha Tinda], and a list of rules for camping at Bighorn Campground and on the property of Ya Ha Tinda Ranch.
Name Access
Smith, Rick
Subject Access
Administration
Businesses
Camping
Camps
Ya-Ha-Tinda Ranch
Ranches
Recreation
Property
Trails
Animals
Environment
Map
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
Banff National Park
Language
English
Category
Environment
Sports, recreation and leisure
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
Less detail
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Canadian Pacific negatives

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Part Of
Trail Riders of the Canadian Rockies fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of Canadian Pacific Railway negative photographs pertaining to trail riders, camp staff, guides and outfitters, trail rides, fishing, camps, ceremonies, scenic views of Yoho, Jasper, and Banff National Parks, Canmore and surrounding area, and Banff's townsite. Trail riders in photogr…
Date Range
[1943 - ca. 1946]
Reference Code
V635 / III / NA - 1 to 124 & LC - 1 to 5
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Photograph
Negative
Part Of
Trail Riders of the Canadian Rockies fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
M545 / V635
Series
V635 / III : Published records
Sous-Fonds
V635
Accession Number
5757
Reference Code
V635 / III / NA - 1 to 124 & LC - 1 to 5
GMD
Photograph
Negative
Date Range
[1943 - ca. 1946]
Physical Description
129 photographs : b&w nitrate negatives ; 12 x 9.5 cm or smaller
Scope & Content
File consists of Canadian Pacific Railway negative photographs pertaining to trail riders, camp staff, guides and outfitters, trail rides, fishing, camps, ceremonies, scenic views of Yoho, Jasper, and Banff National Parks, Canmore and surrounding area, and Banff's townsite. Trail riders in photographs include John Murray Gibbon, Carl Rungius and Charlie Beil.
Notes
Original order retained, appears to be chronological.
Most negative envelopes individually titled and dated, majority from 1943 and 1944. Mostly nitrate photographs.
Original CPR negative envelopes retained in document file.
Material Details
Includes 5 loan for copy negatives
Name Access
Beil, Charlie
Gibbon, John Murray
Rungius, Carl
McCowan, Dan
Subject Access
National parks
Trails
Hiking
Camping
Fishing
Guiding
Travel
Tourism
Canadian Pacific Railway
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
Banff National Park
Jasper National Park
Yoho National Park
Canmore
Access Restrictions
Access restrictions may apply
Reproduction Restrictions
Copyright restrictions may apply
Language
English
Category
Sports, recreation and leisure
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
Less detail
This material is presented as originally created; it may contain outdated cultural descriptions and potentially offensive content. Read more.

Castle Mountain Summit Registers

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Part Of
Alpine Club of Canada fonds
Scope & Content
Files consist of summit notes and summit registers from Castle Mountain produced by the Alpine Club of Canada between 1995 and 2010. 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
1995-2003
2005-2010
Reference Code
M200 / V / A / 51 to 53
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. 7779
accn. 8119
Reference Code
M200 / V / A / 51 to 53
GMD
Textual record
Organization record
Responsibility
Summit Registers and Notes produced by Alpine Club of Canada
Date Range
1995-2003
2005-2010
Physical Description
3 volumes 3 cm of textual records
History / Biographical
Castle Mountain is located in Banff National Park. The mountain is named for the castle-like appearance due to erosion. From 1946 to 1979 it was known as Mount Eisenhower in honour of war veteran, General Dwight D. Eisenhower. The pinnacle on the mountain's southeastern side is called Eisenhower Tower or Eisenhower Peak.
Scope & Content
Files consist of summit notes and summit registers from Castle Mountain produced by the Alpine Club of Canada between 1995 and 2010. 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 / 51: Castle Mountain Summit Register 1995 - 1998 M200 / V / A / 52: Castle Mountain Sep 26, 1998 - July 20, 2003 M200 / V / A / 53: Summit Reg. Castle Mtn. [2005 - 2010]
Name Access
Alpine Club of Canada
Subject Access
Alberta
Alpine Club of Canada
Backcountry skiing
Backpacking
Banff National Park
Bow Valley
Castle Mountain
Climbing
Environment
Environment and Nature
Hiking
Mountain
Mountaineering
Mountaineers
Mountains
National parks and reserves
Ski mountaineering
Skiing
Ski area
Ski areas
Sports and leisure
Sports and recreation
Summit
Trails
Winter sports
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
Banff National Park
Bow Valley
Canadian Rocky Mountains
Castle Mountain
Castle Mountain, AB
Mount Eisenhower
Rocky Mountains
Access Restrictions
Restrictions may apply
Reproduction Restrictions
Contains personal information
Language
English
Japanese
Mandarin
French
Related Material
M235
Category
Environment
Exploration and travel
Sports, recreation and leisure
Biographical Source Notes
A history of West Castle to Castle Mountain Resort 1967 to 2007 : for skiing pleasure unlimited, 2014, Steven Kenworthy, Whyte Museum of the Canadian Rockies, Archives Library, Call No: 08.3 K42h
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
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Checklists, schedules and timelines

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Part Of
Trail Riders of the Canadian Rockies fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of checklists, schedules and timelines pertaining to trail ride supplies, staff requirements, and ride attendance, ca. 1980-2008. Includes itineraries, notes on Calgary Stampede-related events in 1998, and to-do lists prior to trail rides.
Date Range
[1980-1985]
1994-1999
2001
2005-2008
Reference Code
M545 / V / 17
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Textual record
Organization record
Part Of
Trail Riders of the Canadian Rockies fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
M545 / V635
Sous-Fonds
M545
Accession Number
5939
8235
Reference Code
M545 / V / 17
GMD
Textual record
Organization record
Date Range
[1980-1985]
1994-1999
2001
2005-2008
Physical Description
1 cm of textual records
Scope & Content
File consists of checklists, schedules and timelines pertaining to trail ride supplies, staff requirements, and ride attendance, ca. 1980-2008. Includes itineraries, notes on Calgary Stampede-related events in 1998, and to-do lists prior to trail rides.
Notes
Some items are annotated
Name Access
Guinn, Rick
Bury, Ben
Godderis, Rick
Subject Access
Administration
Activities
Communications
Trails
Travel
Packing
Pack trains
Organizations
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
Banff National Park
Waterton Lakes National Park
Clearwater
Access Restrictions
Some contents in file include personal contact information
Reproduction Restrictions
Some contents in file include personal contact information
Language
English
Category
Communications
Exploration, discovery and travel
Sports, recreation and leisure
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
Less detail
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Dolomite Peak July 30, 1998 - Sept. 6, 2004

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Part Of
Alpine Club of Canada fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of a summit record from Dolomite Peak produced by the Alpine Club of Canada between 1998 and 2004. Summit record includes 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…
Date Range
1998-2004
Reference Code
M200 / V / A / 205
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. 7779
Reference Code
M200 / V / A / 205
GMD
Textual record
Organization record
Responsibility
Summit Registers and Notes produced by Alpine Club of Canada
Date Range
1998-2004
Physical Description
1 volume 1 cm of textual record
History / Biographical
Dolomite Peak is located in the Bow Valley of Banff National Park, Alberta. It is near the Continental Divide/Great Divide, and is part of the Canadian Rockies. Nearby are Cirque Peak, Observation Peak, Peyto Lake, and Bow Lake.
Scope & Content
File consists of a summit record from Dolomite Peak produced by the Alpine Club of Canada between 1998 and 2004. Summit record includes 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 / 205: Dolomite Peak July 30, 1998 - Sept. 6, 2004
Name Access
Alpine Club of Canada
Subject Access
Alberta
Alpine Club of Canada
Backpacking
Banff
Banff National Park
Bow Valley
British Columbia
Climbing
Club
Description and travel
Environment
Environment and Nature
Great Divide
Hiking
Mountain
Mountaineering
Mountaineers
Mountains
Record keeping
Sports and leisure
Sports and recreation
Summit
Trails
Geographic Access
Canada
Canadian Rocky Mountains
Rocky Mountains
Continental Divide
Great Divide
Alberta
British Columbia
Banff National Park
Bow Valley
Peyto Lake
Bow Lake
Cirque Peak
Observation Peak
Dolomite Peak
Access Restrictions
Restrictions may apply
Language
English
Related Material
M235
Category
Environment
Exploration and travel
Sports, recreation and leisure
Title Source
Original title
Processing Status
Processed
Less detail
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