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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
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Abbot Pass Hut Registers
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- Part Of
- Alpine Club of Canada fonds
- Scope & Content
- Sub-series of hut registers from Abbot Hut produced by the Alpine Club of Canada between 1954 and 2017. 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…
- Date Range
- 1954 - 1970
- 1972 - 1983
- 1987 - 2009
- 2011 - 2018
- Reference Code
- M200 / IV / A
- Description Level
- 4 / Sub-series
- GMD
- Organization record
- Textual 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 / A: Abbot Pass Hut Registers
- Accession Number
- accn. 2023.19
- accn. 8002
- accn. 2023.20
- accn. 2023.32
- accn. 1299
- accn. 1040
- accn. 2141
- accn. 3298
- accn. 3757
- accn. 6376
- accn. 6465
- accn. 6623
- accn. 7779
- accn. 2023.10
- accn. 2024.20
- Reference Code
- M200 / IV / A
- Responsibility
- Registers produced by Alpine Club of Canada
- Date Range
- 1954 - 1970
- 1972 - 1983
- 1987 - 2009
- 2011 - 2018
- Physical Description
- 53 cm of textual records (26 volumes)
- History / Biographical
- Abbot Pass Hut was built in 1922 and sits at an elevation of 2,926 meters. It is one of the highest structures in Canada. The hut was named after Philip Stanley Abbot who had died from a fall during the first known attempt to reach the summit of Mount Lefroy. The hut was a national historic site, but the hut was closed to visitors in 2018 due to the erosion of the slope beneath the hut. On June 30, 2022 Parks Canada officially removed Abbot Pass Hut, due to those environmental factors.
- Scope & Content
- Sub-series of hut registers from Abbot Hut produced by the Alpine Club of Canada between 1954 and 2017. 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 / A / 1: Abbot Pass Hut register [1954 - 1960]
- M200 / IV / A / 2: [Abbot Pass Hut Register 1954 - 1970]
- M200 / IV / A / 3: [Abbot Pass Hut? loose register 1972 - 1974]
- M200 / IV / A / 4: [Abbot] Pass Hut [register 1974 - 1978]
- M200 / IV / A / 5: Abbot Hut [register 1979 - 1980]
- M200 / IV / A / 6: [Abbot]'s Hut Registry [1980 - 1982]
- M200 / IV / A / 7: [Abbot Pass Hut Register 1982 - 1983]
- M200 / IV / A / 8: [Abbot Pass register 1983]
- M200 / IV / A / 9: [Abbot Hut Register 1987]
- M200 / IV / A / 10: Abbot's Hut Bible [register, 1988 - 1992]
- M200 / IV / A / 11: Abbot Pass Hut 1992 - 93
- M200 / IV / A / 12: "Abbot Pass Hut Log Book" Aug. 24, 1993 - July 20, 1995
- M200 / IV / A / 13: Abbot Pass hut register Aug. 11, 1995 - July 30, 1996.
- M200 / IV / A / 14: [Abbot Pass] hut register July 30, 1996 - May 4, 1997
- M200 / IV / A / 15: "Abbot Pass Hut Register" June 26, 1997 - September 3, 1998
- M200 / IV / A / 16: Abbot Pass Hut [1998- 2000]
- M200 / IV / A / 17: Abbot Pass Sep 6, 2000 - July 26, 2002
- M200 / IV / A / 18: Abbot Hut Register 2002 - 2003
- M200 / IV / A / 19: Abbot Pass Aug 31, 2003 - Aug 20, 2005
- M200 / IV / A / 20: Abbot Pass Register 2004 - 2007
- M200 / IV / A / 21: Abbot Hut Register 2007 - 2009
- M200 / IV / A / 22: [2011 Abbot Hut Register]
- M200 / IV / A / 23: Abbot Hut Register [2012 - 2014]
- M200 / IV / A / 24: Abbot Pass Hut Register [2014 - 2016]
- M200 / IV / A / 25: Abbot Pass Hut Register, 2016 - 2017
- M200 / IV / A / 26: [Abbot Pass Hut Register: 2017-2018]
- Name Access
- Alpine Club of Canada
- Subject Access
- Abbot Pass Hut
- Cabins
- Cabins and shelters
- Climbing
- Environment
- Exploration
- Huts
- Mountains
- Geographic Access
- Canada
- Alberta
- British Columbia
- Canadian Rocky Mountains
- Access Restrictions
- Restrictions may apply
- Reproduction Restrictions
- Contains personal information
- Language
- English
- French
- Spanish
- Japanese
- German
- Conservation
- Some registers have been placed in mylar
- Biographical Source Notes
- The Alpine Club of Canada website: https://www.alpineclubofcanada.ca/abbot-pass-hut/ The Government of Canada website: https://parks.canada.ca/pn-np/bc/yoho/culture/abbot
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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
- 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
- Title Source
- Title based on contents of file
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- Processed
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Anderson Peak Summit Record
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- Part Of
- Alpine Club of Canada fonds
- Scope & Content
- File consist of one summit register from Anderson Peak produced by the Alpine Club of Canada between 2006 and 2013. Summit record includes entries from visitors to the summit which pertain to individuals' hiking and climbing trips; details of specific events which occurred while at the summit, wild…
- Date Range
- 2006 - 2013
- Reference Code
- M200 / V / A / 109
- 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. 2014.8347
- Reference Code
- M200 / V / A / 109
- Responsibility
- Summit Registers and Notes produced by Alpine Club of Canada
- Date Range
- 2006 - 2013
- Physical Description
- 1 cm of textual records 1 volume
- History / Biographical
- Anderson Peak is a mountain in the Canadian Rockies, located in Waterton Lakes National Park in southwestern Alberta.
- Scope & Content
- File consist of one summit register from Anderson Peak produced by the Alpine Club of Canada between 2006 and 2013. Summit record includes entries from visitors to the summit 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 / 109: Anderson Peak
- Name Access
- Alpine Club of Canada
- Subject Access
- Alberta
- Alpine Club of Canada
- Backcountry skiing
- Backpacking
- Climbing
- Club
- Cross-country skiing
- Description and travel
- Environment
- Environment and Nature
- Hiking
- Mountain
- Mountaineering
- Mountaineers
- Mountains
- National parks and reserves
- Parks
- Record keeping
- Ski mountaineering
- Ski areas
- Skiing
- Skis
- Sports and leisure
- Sports and recreation
- Summit
- Trails
- Geographic Access
- Canada
- Alberta
- Canadian Rocky Mountains
- Rocky Mountains
- Waterton Lakes National Park
- Waterton National Park
- Anderson Peak
- Access Restrictions
- Restrictions may apply
- Language
- English
- Conservation
- Evidence of mold, materials placed in mylar
- Related Material
- M235
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- Original Title
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ARÊTE [ca. 1994-2016]
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- Part Of
- Alpine Club of Canada fonds
- Scope & Content
- File consists of a summit record from Arête Peak produced by the Alpine Club of Canada between around 1994 and 2016. 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 su…
- Date Range
- ca. 1994-2016
- Reference Code
- M200 / V / A / 137
- 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
- Reference Code
- M200 / V / A / 137
- Responsibility
- Summit Registers and Notes produced by Alpine Club of Canada
- Date Range
- ca. 1994-2016
- Physical Description
- 0.5 cm of textual record 1 volume
- History / Biographical
- Arête Peak is located in Yoho National Park, British Columbia. Nearby are Mount des Poilus and Isolated Peak.
- Scope & Content
- File consists of a summit record from Arête Peak produced by the Alpine Club of Canada between around 1994 and 2016. 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 / 137: ARÊTE [ca. 1994-2016]
- Name Access
- Alpine Club of Canada
- Subject Access
- Alpine Club of Canada
- Backpacking
- British Columbia
- Climbing
- Club
- Description and travel
- Environment
- Environment and Nature
- Hiking
- Mountain
- Mountaineering
- Mountaineers
- Mountains
- National parks and reserves
- Parks Canada
- Record keeping
- Sports and leisure
- Sports and recreation
- Summit
- Trails
- Geographic Access
- Canada
- Canadian Rocky Mountains
- British Columbia
- Yoho National Park
- Access Restrictions
- Restrictions may apply
- Language
- English
- Conservation
- Register contains mold. Register has been placed in mylar.
- Related Material
- M235
- Title Source
- Title based on contents of file
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- Processed
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Asulkan Hut Registers
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- Part Of
- Alpine Club of Canada fonds
- Scope & Content
- Sub-series of hut registers from the Asulkan Hut produced by the Alpine Club of Canada between 2010 and 2019. 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 sig…
- Date Range
- 2010-2019
- Reference Code
- M200 / IV / R
- 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 / R: Asulkan Hut Registers
- Accession Number
- accn. 2014.8293
- accn. 2023.19
- accn. 2020.05
- Reference Code
- M200 / IV / R
- Responsibility
- Registers produced by Alpine Club of Canada
- Date Range
- 2010-2019
- Physical Description
- 7 cm of textual records 4 volumes
- History / Biographical
- According to the Alpine Club of Canada's website The Asulkan Hut is located in the Asulkan Valley at Rogers Pass, in Glacier National Park. From the Asulkan Hut day trips can be made to the Seven Steps of Paradise, Asulkan Pass, Sapphire Col, and the Dome Glacier.
- Scope & Content
- Sub-series of hut registers from the Asulkan Hut produced by the Alpine Club of Canada between 2010 and 2019. 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 / R / 1: [Asulkan Hut Register 2010-2011]
- M200 / IV / R / 2: [Asulkan Hut] 2011 - 2014
- M200 / IV / R / 3: Asulkan Hut [2015-2017]
- M200 / IV / R / 4: [2017-2019 Asulkan Hut Register]
- Name Access
- Alpine Club of Canada
- Subject Access
- Huts
- Cabins and shelters
- Cabins
- Backcountry skiing
- Backpacking
- British Columbia
- Buildings and facilities
- Climbing
- Environment and Nature
- Glacier National Park
- Mountaineering
- Mountaineers
- Mountains
- Ski mountaineering
- Skiing
- Winter sports
- Geographic Access
- Canada
- British Columbia
- Glacier National Park
- Asulkan Valley
- Rogers Pass
- Sapphire Col
- Dome Glacier
- Access Restrictions
- Restrictions may apply
- Language
- English
- French
- Japanese
- Mandarin
- Biographical Source Notes
- Alpine Club of Canada website: https://www.alpineclubofcanada.ca/asulkan-cabin/
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- Title based on contents of sub-series
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Balfour Hut Registers
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- Part Of
- Alpine Club of Canada fonds
- Scope & Content
- Sub-series of hut registers from the Balfour (Rob Ritchie) Hut produced by the Alpine Club of Canada between 1966 and 2019. 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…
- Date Range
- 1966-2001
- 2007-2019
- Reference Code
- M200 / IV / I
- 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 / I: Balfour Hut Registers
- Accession Number
- accn. 2376
- accn. 3298
- accn. 3560
- accn. 7779
- accn. 2023.10
- accn. 2023.31
- accn. 2023.15
- Reference Code
- M200 / IV / I
- Responsibility
- Registers produced by Alpine Club of Canada
- Date Range
- 1966-2001
- 2007-2019
- Physical Description
- 20 cm of textual records 9 volumes
- History / Biographical
- According to the Alpine Club of Canada's website: "The Rob Ritchie Hut, also known as the Balfour Hut, is found on low, rocky hills at the toe of the Vulture Glacier, approximately 28 km northwest of the town of Lake Louise, AB. It is east of Balfour Pass and the Continental divide, just inside the Banff National Park boundary.[...] The Rob Ritchie Hut, also known as the Balfour Hut, is found on low, rocky hills at the toe of the Vulture Glacier, approximately 28 km northwest of the town of Lake Louise, AB. It is east of Balfour Pass and the Continental divide, just inside the Banff National Park boundary. This is the half-way mark for the Wapta Traverse and is usually used in conjunction with the other huts in this chain while attempting this classic cross-glacier ski trip. Usual approach is from Bow Hut through the Olive/St. Nicholas Col then down the gentle and pleasant Vulture Glacier to Balfour Pass, where the hut sits on a section of moraine beneath the impressive bulk of Mt. Balfour. Though most people will spend one night at the R.J. Ritchie (Balfour) Hut before continuing on to Scott Duncan, there is potential for good skiing here, especially on the Diableret Glacier which sits northwest of Mt. Balfour and makes for a fantastic run on a clear day! There is also an optional route to the summit of Mt. Gordon from this hut, which would be an excellent loop trip if combined with the normal route back towards Bow Hut. Use your imagination and some neat trip ideas will present themselves!"
- Scope & Content
- Sub-series of hut registers from the Balfour (Rob Ritchie) Hut produced by the Alpine Club of Canada between 1966 and 2019. 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 / I / 1: Balfour Hut [Register] [1966-1971]
- M200 / IV / I / 2: Balfour Pass Hut [1971-1972]
- M200 / IV / I / 3: Balfour Pass Hut Register [1973-1974]
- M200 / IV / I / 4: Balfour Pass Hut [register 1974-1982]
- M200 / IV / I / 5: "Balfour Hut" [register] Sept. 2, 1982 - Nov. 17, 1989
- M200 / IV / I / 6: Balfour Hut Journal Nov. 22, 1989 - Apr. 25, 1997
- M200 / IV / I / 7: Balfour Hut Register [1997 -2001]
- M200 / IV / I / 8: Balfour Hut Register 2007 - 2015
- M200 / IV / I / 9: Balfour Hut register 2011 - 2019
- Name Access
- Alpine Club of Canada
- Subject Access
- Huts
- Cabins
- Cabins and shelters
- Backcountry skiing
- Banff National Park
- Buildings and facilities
- Climbing
- Environment and Nature
- Lake Louise
- Mountaineering
- Mountains
- Ski mountaineering
- Sports and leisure
- Sports and recreation
- Winter sports
- Wapta Traverse
- Geographic Access
- Canada
- Alberta
- Banff National Park
- Lake Louise, AB
- Access Restrictions
- Restrictions may apply
- Language
- English
- French
- German
- Japanese
- Spanish
- Biographical Source Notes
- Alpine Club of Canada website: https://www.alpineclubofcanada.ca/rob-ritchie-balfour-hut/"
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Canadian Rockies Album
https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions57726
- Part Of
- Alpine Club of Canada fonds
- Scope & Content
- Item consists of 1 photograph album by the Alpine Club of Canada. The album pertains to ACC camps and climbs that took place during the summers of 1920 & 1921 throughout the Rocky Mountains, including the Banff, Sunshine, Assiniboine, Lake Louise, and Spray Lake areas, and includes black and white …
- Date Range
- 1920-1921
- Reference Code
- V14 / AC 55P / PD - 27
- Description Level
- 6 / Item
- GMD
- Album
- Photograph
1 image
1 Electronic Resource
- 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 - 27
- GMD
- Album
- Photograph
- Date Range
- 1920-1921
- Physical Description
- 1 album (98 photographs : b&w and col. ; 32.5 x 25.6 cm)
- Scope & Content
- Item consists of 1 photograph album by the Alpine Club of Canada. The album pertains to ACC camps and climbs that took place during the summers of 1920 & 1921 throughout the Rocky Mountains, including the Banff, Sunshine, Assiniboine, Lake Louise, and Spray Lake areas, and includes black and white photographs, all of which are annotated. A black leather album, it has "PHOTOGRAPHS" stamped into the top left corner of the front cover with "1920 and 1921" written in white ink below it.
- Name Access
- Alpine Club of Canada
- Subject Access
- Activities
- Alpine Club of Canada
- Animals
- Backpacking
- Bow River
- Bow Valley
- Buildings
- Camps
- Castle Mountain
- Climbing
- Clothing and dress
- Club
- Environment and Nature
- Glaciers
- Hiking
- Horses
- Landscapes
- Mountaineering
- Mountaineers
- Mountains
- Period costume
- Photography
- Portrait
- Scenery
- scenic
- Trails
- Transportation
- Women
- Geographic Access
- Banff
- Lake Louise
- Banff National Park
- Canmore
- Alberta
- Assiniboine
- Assiniboine Provincial Park
- Yoho 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
- Title Source
- Title based on item
- Processing Status
- Processed
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Canadian Rockies mountaineering trips, Alpine Club of Canada expeditions
https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions55242
- Part Of
- Malcolm Geddes fonds
- Scope & Content
- File consists of 129 lantern slides pertaining to mountaineering expeditions and scenic views in the Canadian Rockies. Includes images of pack trips, ice climbing, hiking, and Alpine Club of Canada camps. Locations include Emperor Falls; Berg Lake; ascent of Resplendent Mountain; Mount Edith Cavell…
- Date Range
- [1913-1925]
- Reference Code
- V756 / III / A / PS - 1 to 129
- Description Level
- 5 / File
- GMD
- Photograph
- Lantern slide
1 image
- Part Of
- Malcolm Geddes fonds
- Description Level
- 5 / File
- Fonds Number
- M39
- V756
- Series
- V756 / III : Personal and family records
- Sous-Fonds
- V756
- Sub-Series
- V756 / III / A : Travel and mountain expeditions
- Accession Number
- 6504
- Reference Code
- V756 / III / A / PS - 1 to 129
- Responsibility
- Some items produced by Charles Potter and James Mahon
- Date Range
- [1913-1925]
- Physical Description
- 129 photographs : lantern slides
- Scope & Content
- File consists of 129 lantern slides pertaining to mountaineering expeditions and scenic views in the Canadian Rockies. Includes images of pack trips, ice climbing, hiking, and Alpine Club of Canada camps. Locations include Emperor Falls; Berg Lake; ascent of Resplendent Mountain; Mount Edith Cavell; Mount Maud; Mount Commander; Mount Marpole; Mount Habel; Mount Robson; Mount Temple; Mount Huber; Castle Mountain; and Wilcox Pass.
- Notes
- Some items are numbered on outer edges or otherwise labelled
- Material Details
- Some items hand-coloured
- Name Access
- Gibbon, John Murray
- Wheeler, A. O. (Arthur Oliver)
- Geddes, Malcolm
- Alpine Club of Canada
- Subject Access
- Travel
- Exploration
- Hiking
- Ice climbing
- Summit
- Mountains
- Landscapes
- Recreation
- Alpine Club of Canada
- Glaciers
- Trails
- Pack trips
- Camping
- Geographic Access
- Canada
- Alberta
- British Columbia
- Canadian Rocky Mountains
- Mount Robson
- Mount Temple
- Mount Habel
- Mount Geikie
- Mount Huber
- Castle Mountain
- Wilcox Pass
- Mount Edith Cavell
- Mount Maud
- Mount Commander
- Mount Marpole
- Access Restrictions
- Fragile - restrictions may apply
- Reproduction Restrictions
- Fragile- restrictions may apply
- Language
- N/A
- Title Source
- Title based on contents of file
- Processing Status
- Processed
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Canadian Rockies, Summer of 1932. Hinman Horseback and Camping Trip, July 1-17. With the Alpine Club Camp at Glacier, B.C., July 19-Aug 1. Climbing and Walking Trips Aug 1-Sept 13
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- Part Of
- Lillian Gest fonds
- Scope & Content
- File pertains to a photograph album depicting three trips taken throughout the summer of 1932. Canadian Rockies Summer of 1932 depicts what is possibly an Alpine Club of Canada organized climb around the Mt. Sir Donald and Mt. Dawson area of British Columbia. Includes mountain views, portraits, peo…
- Date Range
- 1932
- Reference Code
- V225 / II / C / ii / b / PD - 9
- Description Level
- 5 / File
- GMD
- Album
- Photograph print
1 image
1 Electronic Resource
- Part Of
- Lillian Gest fonds
- Description Level
- 5 / File
- Fonds Number
- M67 / S36 / V225
- Series
- II.C. Activities / photography
- Sous-Fonds
- V225
- Sub-Series
- ii.b. Photographic material / photograph album
- Accession Number
- 5142
- Reference Code
- V225 / II / C / ii / b / PD - 9
- Date Range
- 1932
- Physical Description
- 1 album (399 photographs : b&w ; 28 x 18 cm or smaller)
- History / Biographical
- See fonds level description
- Scope & Content
- File pertains to a photograph album depicting three trips taken throughout the summer of 1932. Canadian Rockies Summer of 1932 depicts what is possibly an Alpine Club of Canada organized climb around the Mt. Sir Donald and Mt. Dawson area of British Columbia. Includes mountain views, portraits, people climbing, glaciers, and an ACC Annual Camp. Hinman Horseback and Camping Trip - July 1-17 [1932] depicts the annual backcountry horse trip organized by Caroline Hinman around the Mt. Assiniboine and East Kootenay areas of British Columbia. Includes scenic views, horses, camps, portraits, and two pages dedicated to the Hinman Party in August - it is not clear if Lillian Gest participated in the whole of Caroline Hinman's summer 1932 trip. At the Alpine Club Camp depicts the ACC Annual Camp for 1932, based in Glacier, BC. Includes the ACC camp, mountains, glaciers, portraits, scenic views, climbing, swimming, Abbot Pass Hut, Glacier Circle Cabin, enlargements, and greeting cards. Following the annotated ACC trip photographs are a collection of greeting cards, newspaper clippings, and misc. photographs from Gest's various trips during the summer of 1932. Most of these photographs are not annotated. Also includes greeting cards from trip members and a memorial card for Conrad Kain fixed to the inside back cover. Inserts 1 and 3 pertain to the overview/advertisement for the Summer 1932 and 1933 trips that would have been sent out by Caroline Hinman in advance detailing routes, expectations, and prices. Insert 2 pertains to a clipped page from what is possibly an ACC or Trail Riders of the Canadian Rockies periodical.
- Notes
- Blank pages not scanned
- Subject Access
- Alpine Club of Canada
- Abbot Pass Hut
- Activities
- Animals
- Bighorn Sheep
- Buildings
- Castles
- Camps
- Climbing
- Exploration
- Fay Hut
- Family and personal life
- Glacier House
- Glaciers
- Huts
- Horses
- Horse packing
- Moose
- Mountains
- Mountaineering
- Mountain Goat
- Off the Beaten Track
- Scenery
- Travel
- Geographic Access
- Mount Assiniboine
- Lake O'Hara
- Mt. Sir Donald
- Banff National Park
- Jasper National Park
- East Kootenay
- Yoho National Park
- British Columbia
- Alberta
- Canada
- Access Restrictions
- Microfilm copy available for reference use by appointment only.
- Language
- English
- Conservation
- Removed from plastic sleeve and rehoused in acid-free paper, tied with flat string.
- Creator
- Gest, Lillian
- Title Source
- Title based on contents of file
- Processing Status
- Processed
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