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Date
1980 – 1985
Material
metal; plastic; fibre
Catalogue Number
105.04.1013 a,b
Description
Motronic “Pieps 2” avalanche beacon or transceiver. Orange plastic with metal parts. Labeled on side with “Pieps 2. Motronic. Made in Austria.” and instructions for use. Yellow fabric case with black cord marked “Pieps 2. Motronic. Canada.”
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Title
Avalanche Transceiver
Date
1980 – 1985
Material
metal; plastic; fibre
Dimensions
11.7 x 7.0 cm
Description
Motronic “Pieps 2” avalanche beacon or transceiver. Orange plastic with metal parts. Labeled on side with “Pieps 2. Motronic. Made in Austria.” and instructions for use. Yellow fabric case with black cord marked “Pieps 2. Motronic. Canada.”
Subject
sports
skiing
climbing
communication
rescue equipment
Credit
Gift of Douglas Leonard, Canmore, 1998
Catalogue Number
105.04.1013 a,b
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Date
1970 – 1990
Material
fibre
Catalogue Number
103.09.1180
Description
One embroidered felt crest: “Alpine Club of Canada. Kootenay section” in black. Pale green background with embroidered red border, embroidered ice axe in center and two interlocking caribiners.
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Title
Patch
Date
1970 – 1990
Material
fibre
Dimensions
14.0 x 10.0 cm
Description
One embroidered felt crest: “Alpine Club of Canada. Kootenay section” in black. Pale green background with embroidered red border, embroidered ice axe in center and two interlocking caribiners.
Subject
sports
climbing
hiking
Alpine Club of Canada
Credit
Gift of Jane M.W. Steed, Nelson, 1998
Catalogue Number
103.09.1180
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Date
1930 – 1970
Material
glass; fibre; metal
Catalogue Number
103.08.1117 a,b
Description
One pair of sun goggles (a) with brown artificial leather case (b). Goggles have green canvas sides and strap, metal edge around lenses.
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Title
Sun Goggles
Date
1930 – 1970
Material
glass; fibre; metal
Dimensions
5.5 x 16.0 cm
Description
One pair of sun goggles (a) with brown artificial leather case (b). Goggles have green canvas sides and strap, metal edge around lenses.
Subject
sports
climbing
mountaineering
hiking
Credit
Gift of Jane M.W. Steed, Nelson, 1998
Catalogue Number
103.08.1117 a,b
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Date
1950 – 1960
Material
metal
Catalogue Number
105.02.1161
Description
Small metal film canister, yellow with green screw-on lid, “Kodak” embossed on front. Used as summit register canister on Mt. Buller (Spray Lakes area) from 1956 to 1998.
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Title
Summit Canister
Date
1950 – 1960
Material
metal
Dimensions
4.5 cm
Description
Small metal film canister, yellow with green screw-on lid, “Kodak” embossed on front. Used as summit register canister on Mt. Buller (Spray Lakes area) from 1956 to 1998.
Subject
sports
climbing
Mt. Buller
Alpine Club of Canada
Credit
Gift of Don Peterson, Vancouver, 1998
Catalogue Number
105.02.1161
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Date
1990 – 1998
Material
plastic; metal
Catalogue Number
105.02.1162
Description
Summit canister with screw top made from black plastic piping. Top is attached to body with metal cable. “A. KANE” incised in lower side of canister.
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Title
Summit Canister
Date
1990 – 1998
Material
plastic; metal
Dimensions
16.0 cm
Description
Summit canister with screw top made from black plastic piping. Top is attached to body with metal cable. “A. KANE” incised in lower side of canister.
Subject
sports
climbing
Castle Mt.
Alan Kane
Credit
Gift of Don Peterson, Vancouver, 1998
Catalogue Number
105.02.1162
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Date
1950 – 1980
Material
fibre
Catalogue Number
108.04.1125
Description
One coiled manilla climbing rope, light beige.
Title
Climbing Rope
Date
1950 – 1980
Material
fibre
Description
One coiled manilla climbing rope, light beige.
Subject
sports
climbing
Arnold Wexler
Credit
Gift of Arnold Wexler (Estate), Allentown, United States, 1999
Catalogue Number
108.04.1125
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Date
1950 – 1980
Material
fibre
Catalogue Number
108.04.1126
Description
One coiled manilla climbing rope, dark brown.
Title
Climbing Rope
Date
1950 – 1980
Material
fibre
Description
One coiled manilla climbing rope, dark brown.
Subject
sports
climbing
Arnold Wexler.
Credit
Gift of Arnold Wexler (Estate), Allentown, United States, 1999
Catalogue Number
108.04.1126
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Date
1950 – 1980
Material
fibre
Catalogue Number
108.04.1127
Description
One thin nylon climbing rope, coiled, gold colour.
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Title
Climbing Rope
Date
1950 – 1980
Material
fibre
Description
One thin nylon climbing rope, coiled, gold colour.
Subject
sports
climbing
Arnold Wexler
Credit
Gift of Arnold Wexler (Estate), Allentown, United States, 1999
Catalogue Number
108.04.1127
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Date
1950 – 1980
Material
metal; vinyl; rubber
Catalogue Number
108.04.1128 a,b
Description
Pair of metal crampons with 12 points, vinyl straps and rubber cover for crampon points. Manufacturer’s stamp near toe: “SALEWA. DPB. Made in West Germany.”
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Title
Crampons
Date
1950 – 1980
Material
metal; vinyl; rubber
Dimensions
8.0 x 12.0 x 33.0 cm
Description
Pair of metal crampons with 12 points, vinyl straps and rubber cover for crampon points. Manufacturer’s stamp near toe: “SALEWA. DPB. Made in West Germany.”
Subject
sports
climbing
Arnold Wexler
Credit
Gift of Arnold Wexler (Estate), Allentown, United States, 1999
Catalogue Number
108.04.1128 a,b
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Date
1940 – 1970
Material
wood; metal; fibre
Catalogue Number
108.04.1129
Description
Ice axe with long wooden handle and metal head and tip. Rubber cover on tip. Metal ring slides up and down handle with fabric loop. Manufacturer’s stamp on head “PRIMA” and “MADE IN SWITZERLAND” on other side.
Title
Ice Ax
Date
1940 – 1970
Material
wood; metal; fibre
Dimensions
25.0 x 93.5 cm
Description
Ice axe with long wooden handle and metal head and tip. Rubber cover on tip. Metal ring slides up and down handle with fabric loop. Manufacturer’s stamp on head “PRIMA” and “MADE IN SWITZERLAND” on other side.
Subject
sports
climbing
Arnold Wexler
Credit
Gift of Arnold Wexler (Estate), Allentown, United States, 1999
Catalogue Number
108.04.1129
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