topic:"climbing" found 21 records - Research Collections - Whyte Museum of the Canadian Rockies

Calgary Climbers Festival

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Part Of: Chic Scott fonds

Scope & Content: File consists of one colour poster pertaining to the Calgary Climbers Festival, which was hosted at the University of Calgary in 1988. Includes images of climbers Lynn Hill, Kurt Diemberger, Fred Beckey, Voytek Kurtyka, Wolfgang Gullich, Kevin McLane, Jeff Marshall, Barry Blanchard and Greg Child.

Date Range: 1988

Reference Code: M57 / XII / D / 1 (O.S.)

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Poster

Part Of: Chic Scott fonds

Description Level: 5 / File

Fonds Number: M57; S47; V40

Series: M57 / XII : Calgary Mountain Club

Sous-Fonds: M57

Sub-Series: M57 / XII / D: Collected publications

Accession Number: 5506

Reference Code: M57 / XII / D / 1 (O.S.)

GMD: Poster

Date Range: 1988

Physical Description: 1 col. poster : 65 x 47.5 cm

Scope & Content: File consists of one colour poster pertaining to the Calgary Climbers Festival, which was hosted at the University of Calgary in 1988. Includes images of climbers Lynn Hill, Kurt Diemberger, Fred Beckey, Voytek Kurtyka, Wolfgang Gullich, Kevin McLane, Jeff Marshall, Barry Blanchard and Greg Child.

Subject Access: Sports; Recreation; Climbing; Mountaineering; Public events

Geographic Access: Canada; Alberta; Calgary

Reproduction Restrictions: Copyright restrictions may apply

Language: English

Related Material: V40 / XII / D [Copy negatives of images used in poster]

Category: Sports, recreation and leisure

Title Source: Title based on contents in file

Processing Status: Processed

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Calgary Climbers Festival poster portraits [copy negatives]

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Part Of: Chic Scott fonds

Scope & Content: Sub-sub series consists of 9 copy negative images of rock climbers which were used as official portraits for a 1988 Calgary Climbers Festival promotional poster. Climbers featured on poster include: Lynn Hill, Kurt Diemberger, Fred Beckey, Voytek Kurtyka, Wolfgang Gullich, Kevin McLane, Jeff Marsha…

Date Range: 1988

Reference Code: V40 / XII / A

Description Level: 4 / Sub-series

GMD: Photograph; Negative, copy

Part Of: Chic Scott fonds

Description Level: 4 / Sub-series

Fonds Number: M57; S47; V40

Series: V40 / XII

Sous-Fonds: V40

Sub-Series: V40 / XII / D : Published materials

Accession Number: 6772

Reference Code: V40 / XII / A

GMD: Photograph; Negative, copy

Date Range: 1988

Physical Description: 9 photographs : b&w copy negatives

Scope & Content: Sub-sub series consists of 9 copy negative images of rock climbers which were used as official portraits for a 1988 Calgary Climbers Festival promotional poster. Climbers featured on poster include: Lynn Hill, Kurt Diemberger, Fred Beckey, Voytek Kurtyka, Wolfgang Gullich, Kevin McLane, Jeff Marshall, Barry Blanchard and Greg Child.

Notes: Copy of poster which images were used for is processed with reference number M57 / XII / D / 1

Subject Access: Sports; Recreation; Photography; Portrait; Calgary Mountain Club; Climbing; Mountaineering

Geographic Access: Canada; Alberta; Calgary

Reproduction Restrictions: Reference use only- no reproduction

Language: N/A

Related Material: M57 / XII / D / 1 (oversize)

Category: Sports, recreation and leisure

Title Source: Title based on contents of sub-series

Processing Status: Processed

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Calgary Mountain Club - textual

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Part Of: Chic Scott fonds

Scope & Content: Series consists of correspondence, published materials and other textual records pertaining to the Calgary Mountain Club.

Date Range: 1978 - 1998

Reference Code: M57 / XII

Description Level: 3 / Series

GMD: Textual record

Part Of: Chic Scott fonds

Description Level: 3 / Series

Fonds Number: M57 / V40 / S47

Series: M57 / XII: Calgary Mountain Club

Sous-Fonds: M57

Sub-Series: M57 / XII / A: News clippings; M57 / XII / B: Correspondence; M57 / XII / C: Newsletters; M57 / XII / D: Collected publications

Accession Number: 5506; 6772

Reference Code: M57 / XII

GMD: Textual record

Date Range: 1978 - 1998

Physical Description: 60 cm of textual records

History / Biographical: Originally, the CMC was the meeting point of Canada's top climbers who gathered together to plan expeditions, plot potential first ascents and discuss the advancement of their chosen sport. Today, it still provides this function but also serves as a means for new climbers to meet.

Scope & Content: Series consists of correspondence, published materials and other textual records pertaining to the Calgary Mountain Club.

Notes: Series consists of four subseries: M57 / XII / A: News clippings M57 / XII / B: Correspondence M57 / XII / C: Newsletters M57 / XII / D: Collected publications

Name Access: Scott, Chic; Calgary Mountain Club

Subject Access: Communications; Correspondence; Organizations; Exploration; Travel; Club; Publication; Mountaineering; Mountains; Climbing; Community events; Newspaper; Sports and recreation

Geographic Access: Canada; Alberta; Calgary

Language: English

Related Material: V40 / XII

Category: Communications; Exploration, discovery and travel; Sports, recreation and leisure

Biographical Source Notes: http://www.calgarymountainclub.com/main.php?page=about

Title Source: Title based on contents of file

Processing Status: Processed

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Calgary Mountain Club - visual

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Part Of: Chic Scott fonds

Scope & Content: Series consists of photographs pertaining to the Calgary Mountain Club and its activities.

Date Range: 1978 - 1998

Reference Code: V40 / XII

Description Level: 3 / Series

GMD: Photograph; Digital image

Part Of: Chic Scott fonds

Description Level: 3 / Series

Fonds Number: M57 / V40 / S47

Series: V40 / XII: Calgary Mountain Club

Sous-Fonds: V40

Accession Number: 6772

Reference Code: V40 / XII

GMD: Photograph; Digital image

Date Range: 1978 - 1998

Physical Description: photographs

History / Biographical: Originally, the CMC was the meeting point of Canada's top climbers who gathered together to plan expeditions, plot potential first ascents and discuss the advancement of their chosen sport. Today, it still provides this function but also serves as a means for new climbers to meet.

Scope & Content: Series consists of photographs pertaining to the Calgary Mountain Club and its activities.

Name Access: Scott, Chic; Calgary Mountain Club

Subject Access: Organizations; Exploration; Travel; Club; Mountaineering; Mountains; Climbing; Community events; Sports and recreation

Geographic Access: Canada; Alberta; Calgary; Canadian Rocky Mountains

Access Restrictions: Reference only

Reproduction Restrictions: Restricted: copyright remains with creator not museum

Language: English

Related Material: M57 / XII

Category: Exploration, discovery and travel; Sports, recreation and leisure

Biographical Source Notes: http://www.calgarymountainclub.com/main.php?page=about

Title Source: Title based on contents of file

Processing Status: Processed

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Deep Powder and Steep Rock - textual

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Part Of: Chic Scott fonds

Scope & Content: Series consists of textual records, including notes, manuscripts and other related materials, pertaining to the creation of the book "Deep Powder and Steep Rock".

Date Range: 2009

Reference Code: M57 / V

Description Level: 3 / Series

GMD: Textual record; Map

Part Of: Chic Scott fonds

Description Level: 3 / Series

Fonds Number: M57 / V40 / S47

Series: M57 / V : Deep Powder and Steep Rock

Sous-Fonds: M57

Accession Number: 2014.8295; 2015.8559

Reference Code: M57 / V

GMD: Textual record; Map

Date Range: 2009

Physical Description: 30 cm of textual records

History / Biographical: Hans Gmoser played a major role in creating Canada’s vibrant mountain community. Although known internationally as the father of heli-skiing, he was much more than that: a talented rock climber, tireless expedition leader, a mountain guide, film maker and organizer. Deep Powder and Steep Rock presents an intimate portrait of this charismatic man. Much of the story is told in Gmoser’s own words, gleaned from his diaries, expedition journals, film commentaries and personal correspondence. It is a unique tale of adventure, hard work, perseverance and ultimate success.

Scope & Content: Series consists of textual records, including notes, manuscripts and other related materials, pertaining to the creation of the book "Deep Powder and Steep Rock".

Notes: Series consists of five sub-series: M57 / V / A: Research files M57 / V / B: Maps M57 / V / C: Interviews M57 / V / D: Photograph notes M57 / V / E: Draft Manuscript

Name Access: Scott, Chic; Gmoser, Hans

Subject Access: Biography; Personal and Professional Life; Publication; Research; Geography; Map; Mountaineers; Mountaineering; Skiing; Sports; Recreation; Winter sports; Canadian Mountain Holidays; Helicopter skiing; Tourism; Climbing

Geographic Access: Canada; Alberta; Banff; Banff National Park; Canadian Rocky Mountains

Language: English

Related Material: S47 / V; V40 / V

Category: Exploration, discovery and travel; Sports, recreation and leisure; Family and personal life

Biographical Source Notes: http://chicscott.com/books.htm

Title Source: Title based on contents of file

Processing Status: Processed

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Glacier Area

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Part Of: Bob Hind fonds

Scope & Content: File pertains to Glacier area, including: camp and landscape views, Mount Sir Donald, Mount Abbot, Mount Tupper, Mount Macoun, climbers (Hind, Hugh, Les, Ken).

Date Range: 1932-1936

Reference Code: V46 / I / A / 4 / NA - 1 to 46

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Negative; Transparency

46 images

Part Of: Bob Hind fonds

Description Level: 5 / File

Fonds Number: M7 / V46

Series: I.A. Mountain travel and recreation, western Canada : Trips and activities

Sous-Fonds: V46

Accession Number: 7181

Reference Code: V46 / I / A / 4 / NA - 1 to 46

GMD: Negative; Transparency

Date Range: 1932-1936

Physical Description: 46 photographs : negatives

History / Biographical: See fonds level description

Scope & Content: File pertains to Glacier area, including: camp and landscape views, Mount Sir Donald, Mount Abbot, Mount Tupper, Mount Macoun, climbers (Hind, Hugh, Les, Ken).

Notes: Images :; 1. Sir Donald; 2. Summit Macoun; 3. Camp; 4. Packed for Asulkan trip; 5. Rogers Valley from pass; 6. Pass from S.; 7. View from station; 8. Cloud in valley; 9. Macoun; 10. Biv. at Perley Rock; 11. H & K on Eagles Beak; 12. Les glissading; 13. Les on Abbot; 14. Bear in tree; 15. Self on Tupper; 16. Tupper; 17. Ken on Abbot; 18. Sir D. & Uto from Eagle; 19. Deville Glac.; 20. Ill. Valley; 21. Summit Eagle; 22. Camp on Fox; 23. Snowball on Macoun; 24. Geikie Glacier; 25. Tupper Chimney; 26. Clouds in valley; 27. Down Geikie from Macoun; 28. S. from Tupper; 29. Truck; 30. K & L by train; 31. Clouds in valley; 32. Fox & Dawson Range; 33. Summit mass Macoun; 34. On Tupper; 35. Gopher; 36. Train; 37. Self on Eagle; 38. Circle Hut [Glacier Circle Hut]; 39. The Circle; 40. On Deville Glacier; 41. Ken on Selwyn; 42. Dawson; 43. Clouds from Hermit; 44. Hermit Hut; 45. Ken & Hugh of Fox; 46. Ken on Fox

Name Access: Hind, Bob

Subject Access: Backpacking; Cabins and shelters; Climbing; Glaciers; Exploration; Landscapes; Mountaineers; Mountaineering; Mountains; Transportation; Trains

Geographic Access: Glacier; Glacier National Park; British Columbia; Canada

Language: NA

Related Material: Related to prints in V46 / 28 (PA) - 2

Title Source: Title based on contents of file

Processing Status: Processed

Images

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Jasper Area

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Part Of: Bob Hind fonds

Scope & Content: File pertains to area of Mount Elephas, Blackrock Lake, Eremite Valley, Mount Mastodon in Jasper National Park. Includes: ski touring, huts, Alpine Club of Canada camp, landscape views and climbers (Hind, gang, Bill Watson, Frank).

Date Range: 1933-1935

Reference Code: V46 / I / A / 6 / NA - 1 to 60

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Negative; Transparency

37 images

Part Of: Bob Hind fonds

Description Level: 5 / File

Fonds Number: M7 / V46

Series: I.A. Mountain travel and recreation, western Canada : Trips and activities

Sous-Fonds: V46

Accession Number: 7181

Reference Code: V46 / I / A / 6 / NA - 1 to 60

GMD: Negative; Transparency

Date Range: 1933-1935

Physical Description: 60 photographs : negatives

History / Biographical: See fonds level description

Scope & Content: File pertains to area of Mount Elephas, Blackrock Lake, Eremite Valley, Mount Mastodon in Jasper National Park. Includes: ski touring, huts, Alpine Club of Canada camp, landscape views and climbers (Hind, gang, Bill Watson, Frank).

Notes: Images :; 1. Cap on Dungeon - double exp; 2. Rampart panoram (2); 3. From Jasper west; 4. Inkwell; 5. Blackrock Lake; 6. Bennington Glacier; 7. Warden's cabin; 8. Needle Pk.; 9. Cap. at Mem. hut; 10. Summit Oubliette; 11. Summit Elephas; 12. On Mastodon; 13. Summit Alcove; 14. Summit Geikie; 15. Cap. climbs the cliff; 16. Seracs; 17. Bennington chimney; 18. Blackrock Lake & west; 19. On the ledge; 20. Mastodon from Elephas; 21. Bear at dump; 22. Shrund on Alcove; 23. Arrowhead Lake; 24. S. Ramparts; 25. Above lake on Paragon; 26. Geikie gallery; 27. Icework on Para Glac.; 28. Summit mass McDonell; 29. Eremite Range from W.; 30. Mas. Eleph. Black etc from Alc. [Mastodon, Elephas, Blackrock etc. from Alcove]; 37. On Maccarib Pass; 31. Sunset at Jasper; 32. Steep snow on Paragon; 33. Swimming hole; 34. Olive on Para Glacier; 35. Blackrock Lake & Elephas; 36. Burns-Bulyea Lodge; 38. Mastodon from glacier; 39. Summit Elephas (self); 40. Cap "back" to nature; 41. King of the Castle; 42. Dungeon etc. from Paragon; 43. Eremite Valley; 44. Jasper station; 45. Oldhorn; 46. Oldhorn roping down; 47. A. C. camp; 48. Summit Outpost; 49. Memorial; 50. Below Erebus; 51. Summit Oldhorn; 52. Cap on Angle Glac.; 53. Self on Angle Glac.; 54. Gang on Fraser; 55. Bill Watson; 56. On McDonell; 57. Summit McDonell; 58. Mastodon & west; 59. Frank on Angle Gla.; 60. Ski-Heil

Name Access: Hind, Bob

Subject Access: Backpacking; Cabins and shelters; Climbing; Glaciers; Exploration; Landscapes; Mountaineers; Mountaineering; Mountains; Transportation; Trains

Geographic Access: Jasper; Jasper National Park; Alberta; Canada

Language: NA

Related Material: Related to prints in V46 / 28 (PA) - 3

Title Source: Title based on contents of file

Processing Status: Processed

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A Life in the Wild: The Story of Mountain Explorer John Baldwin - sound recordings

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Part Of: Chic Scott fonds

Scope & Content: Series consists of five sound recordings pertaining to A Life in the Wild: The Story of Mountain Explorer John Baldwin. Includes interviews of John Baldwin, Helen Soudat, Ed Amann and "Steve".

Date Range: 2002 - 2019

Reference Code: S47 / XV

Description Level: 3 / Series

GMD: Sound recording; Cassette

Part Of: Chic Scott fonds

Description Level: 3 / Series

Fonds Number: M57 / V40 / S47

Series: S47 / XV : A Life in the Wild: The Story of Mountain Explorer John Baldwin

Sous-Fonds: S47

Reference Code: S47 / XV

GMD: Sound recording; Cassette

Date Range: 2002 - 2019

Physical Description: 5 sound recordings

History / Biographical: A Life in the Wild is a biography of John Baldwin written by Chic Scott. The booklet is the Twenty-fifth in the Alpine Club of Canada's Summit Series which recognizes and celebrates the accomplishments of exceptional individuals who have, through their achievements as explorers, mountaineers, volunteers, outfitters and storytellers, helped define and shape Canada's unique mountain community. "Since his teenage years John Baldwin has explored the rugged Coast Mountain Range, climbing 700 peaks, many of them first ascents, and making perhaps one-hundred multi-week, long-distance forays across the icefields and along the ridges of what is one of the last true wilderness areas on earth. Shunning the easy path and forging his own way through some of the roughest geography on the planet. He is a mountaineer and explorer of the first order." - Chic Scott

Scope & Content: Series consists of five sound recordings pertaining to A Life in the Wild: The Story of Mountain Explorer John Baldwin. Includes interviews of John Baldwin, Helen Soudat, Ed Amann and "Steve".

Name Access: Scott, Chic; Baldwin, John; Alpine Club of Canada; Soudat, Helen; Amann, Eddie

Subject Access: Alpine Club of Canada; Biography; Climbing; Environment; Exploration; Hiking; Mountaineering; Mountaineers; Personal and Professional Life; Recreation; Research; Sports; Summit

Geographic Access: Canada; Alberta; Banff National Park; Jasper National Park; Canadian Rocky Mountains

Language: English

Category: Exploration, discovery and travel; Family and personal life; Sports, recreation and leisure

Biographical Source Notes: http://johnbaldwin.ca/a-life-in-the-wild.asp

Title Source: Title based on contents of file

Processing Status: Processed

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A Life in the Wild: The Story of Mountain Explorer John Baldwin - textual

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Part Of: Chic Scott fonds

Scope & Content: Series consists of textual records pertaining to the creation of A Life in the Wild.

Date Range: 2002 - 2019

Reference Code: M57 / XV

Description Level: 3 / Series

GMD: Textual record

Part Of: Chic Scott fonds

Description Level: 3 / Series

Fonds Number: M57 / V40 / S47

Series: M57 / XV : A Life in the Wild: The Story of Mountain Explorer John Baldwin

Sous-Fonds: M57

Sub-Series: M57 / XV / A : Draft manuscript; M57 / XV / B : Research notes; M57 / XV / C : Publications

Reference Code: M57 / XV

GMD: Textual record

Date Range: 2002 - 2019

Physical Description: 12.5 cm of textual records

History / Biographical: A Life in the Wild is a biography of John Baldwin written by Chic Scott. The booklet is the Twenty-fifth in the Alpine Club of Canada's Summit Series which recognizes and celebrates the accomplishments of exceptional individuals who have, through their achievements as explorers, mountaineers, volunteers, outfitters and storytellers, helped define and shape Canada's unique mountain community. "Since his teenage years John Baldwin has explored the rugged Coast Mountain Range, climbing 700 peaks, many of them first ascents, and making perhaps one-hundred multi-week, long-distance forays across the icefields and along the ridges of what is one of the last true wilderness areas on earth. Shunning the easy path and forging his own way through some of the roughest geography on the planet. He is a mountaineer and explorer of the first order." - Chic Scott

Scope & Content: Series consists of textual records pertaining to the creation of A Life in the Wild.

Notes: Series consists of three sub-series: M57 / XV / A : Draft manuscript M57 / XV / B : Research notes M57 / XV / C : Publications

Name Access: Scott, Chic; Baldwin, John; Alpine Club of Canada

Subject Access: Alpine Club of Canada; Biography; Climbing; Environment; Exploration; Hiking; Mountaineering; Mountaineers; Personal and Professional Life; Publication; Recreation; Research; Sports; Summit

Geographic Access: Canada; Alberta; Banff National Park; Jasper National Park; Columbia Icefield

Language: English

Category: Exploration, discovery and travel; Family and personal life; Sports, recreation and leisure

Biographical Source Notes: http://johnbaldwin.ca/a-life-in-the-wild.asp

Title Source: Title based on contents of file

Processing Status: Processed

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Paradise Valley Area

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Part Of: Bob Hind fonds

Scope & Content: File pertains to Paradise Valley area, including: Mount Aberdeen, Pinnacle Peak, Mount Lefroy, Consolation Valley, Paradise Valley, the Giant Steps, climbers (Hind, Ron Horner, Jack, Cec); also views of the Lake Louise area.

Date Range: 1933-1934

Reference Code: V46 / I / A / 5 / NA - 1 to 53

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Negative; Transparency

52 images

Part Of: Bob Hind fonds

Description Level: 5 / File

Fonds Number: M7 / V46

Series: I.A. Mountain travel and recreation, western Canada : Trips and activities

Sous-Fonds: V46

Accession Number: 7181

Reference Code: V46 / I / A / 5 / NA - 1 to 53

GMD: Negative; Transparency

Date Range: 1933-1934

Physical Description: 53 photographs : negatives

History / Biographical: See fonds level description

Scope & Content: File pertains to Paradise Valley area, including: Mount Aberdeen, Pinnacle Peak, Mount Lefroy, Consolation Valley, Paradise Valley, the Giant Steps, climbers (Hind, Ron Horner, Jack, Cec); also views of the Lake Louise area.

Notes: Images :; 1. Steps (distant); 2. Vic. Lefroy Mitre; 3. Summit Mitre; 4. On Mitre; 5. Ten Peaks from Sent.; 6. Summit Pinnacle self; 7. Slide on Lefroy; 8. Consolation Valley; 9. Corner on Mitre; 10. Hungabee in cloud; 11. Camp; 12. Const. of Fly; 13. Marmot on rock; 14. Near Summit Mitre; 15. Ron Horner; 16. Through chimney on Mitre; 17. Temple; 18. Temple; 19. Clouds in valley; 20. Needle on Pinnacle; 21. Vic. & Lefroy; 22. Stream in sunlight; 23. Forbes glissading; 24. Pinnacle & Eiffel; 25. Base camp; 26. Toward Aberdeen; 27. Fixed rope; 28. Giant Steps (close); 29. Ron & Jack on Aberdeen; 30. Pinnacle & Eiffel; 31. Wastach & Hungabee; 32. Jack & I on Aberdeen; 33. Hungabee; 34. Louise from Aberdeen; 35. Failing tree; 36. Up Bow Valley; 37. On Temple; 38. Marmot close; 39. Clouds in valley; 40. Moraine Lake; 41. Needle on Pinnacle; 42. Hungabee & Ringrose; 43.Self on Pinnacle; 44. Snowslide on Lefroy; 45. Chimney on Pinnacle; 46. Sawing wood; 47. Cec washing; 48. Clouds; 49. Ron & Jack on Aberdeen; 50. Eagle's Eyrie; 51. Biv. in snow; 52. Biv. in snow; 53. Eiffel