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Part Of
Ben Gadd fonds
Scope & Content
Fonds consists of materials pertaining to Ben Gadd's personal life and career as an environmental researcher, educator, interpretive guide, publisher, public speaker and author, ca.1956-2018. Fonds includes maps, research materials, publication notes/drafts, correspondence, contracts, photographs, …
Date Range
1956-2018
Reference Code
M590 / V810 / S61
Description Level
1 / Fonds
GMD
Digital image
Drawing
Negative
Newspaper clipping
Photograph
Photograph print
Postcard
Published record
Textual record
Video
Transparency
Part Of
Ben Gadd fonds
Description Level
1 / Fonds
Fonds Number
M590
V810
Sous-Fonds
M590
V810
Accession Number
2021.20
2024.01
Reference Code
M590 / V810 / S61
GMD
Digital image
Drawing
Negative
Newspaper clipping
Photograph
Photograph print
Postcard
Published record
Textual record
Video
Transparency
Date Range
1956-2018
Physical Description
ca. 7.9 metres of textual records -- ca. 274 maps -- 29 VHS tapes -- ca.15 discs with digital files -- 21 cassettes -- photographs -- oversized materials -- USB stick with 15 sldeshows
History / Biographical
Ben Gadd (1946-) is a retired naturalist, guide, geologist, instructor, freelance writer and award-winning author based in the Canadian Rockies. Ben was born in Colorado Springs, Colorado in 1946. He met his wife, Cia (Langdon) Gadd at Colorado College in 1965, and the couple married four weeks later. Ben and Cia had two sons, Will and Toby. Ben and his family relocated to Jasper in the late 1960s. Ben later attended the University of Lethbridge and graduated with a Bachelor's degree in Earth Science in 1972. Between 1976 and 1980, Ben taught classes at Mount Royal College and the Southern Alberta Institute of Technology; he later taught additional classes at Grant MacEwan College and Lakeland College. From 1981, Ben also worked as a seasonal naturalist/guide for Parks Canada. Ben left Parks Canada in 1985 to start an independent naturalist guiding business with Cia based in Jasper and other parts of the Canadian Rockies, which the couple continued to operate for over two decades. Ben published his best-known work, "Handbook of the Canadian Rockies", through his publishing company Corax Press in 1986. The second edition of "Handbook of the Canadian Rockies" received multiple awards after its release in 1995. Ben's fiction book, "Raven's End" won the title of Best Canadian Rockies Book at the Banff Mountain Film and Book Festival in 2001 and became a Canadian bestseller. Overall, Ben has authored or co-authored 11 books and received nearly one dozen awards for his achievements as a writer, researcher and guide. Ben continued to lead guided hikes and school programs until his retirement in 2016.
Scope & Content
Fonds consists of materials pertaining to Ben Gadd's personal life and career as an environmental researcher, educator, interpretive guide, publisher, public speaker and author, ca.1956-2018. Fonds includes maps, research materials, publication notes/drafts, correspondence, contracts, photographs, video and sound recordings, and other related material. Materials donated in 2024 include one USB stick containing
Notes
Ben Gadd fonds arrangement: Series I : Personal records - Subseries A : Travel guides and maps - Subseries B : Education and early writings - Subseries C : Personal interest files - Subseries D : Other personal and collected Series II : Research and publication records - Subseries A : Handbook of the Canadian Rockies - Subseries B : Other publications Series III : Professional records - Subseries A : Parks Canada Records - Subseries B : Interpretive guiding - Subseries C : Teaching records - Subseries D : Other contracts and projects Series IV : Legal and financial records - Subseries A : Legal records - Subseries B : Financial records
Name Access
Gadd, Ben
Gadd, Cia
Subject Access
Education
Research
Publication
Environment
Geology
Tourism
Family and personal life
Personal and Professional Life
Academics
Guiding
Guides
Businesses
Finances
Conservation
Wildlife
Natural history
Sports and recreation
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
Jasper National Park
Banff National Park
Yoho National Park
Kootenay National Park
Lethbridge
United States of America
Colorado
Canadian Rocky Mountains
Reproduction Restrictions
Copyright restrictions apply
Language
English
French
Dutch
Category
Education
Environment
Family and personal life
Sports, recreation and leisure
Title Source
Title based on contents of fonds
Processing Status
Processed / Unprocessed
Less detail
This material is presented as originally created; it may contain outdated cultural descriptions and potentially offensive content. Read more.

Deep Powder and Steep Rock - visual

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Part Of
Chic Scott fonds
Scope & Content
Photograph series consists of discs with reference scans of photographs pertaining to the research and creation of Deep Powder and Steep Rock.
Date Range
ca. 1950 - 2009
Reference Code
V40 / V
Description Level
3 / Series
GMD
Photograph
Part Of
Chic Scott fonds
Description Level
3 / Series
Fonds Number
M57 / V40 / S47
Series
V40 / V : Deep Powder and Steep Rock
Sous-Fonds
V40
Accession Number
2015.8559
Reference Code
V40 / V
GMD
Photograph
Date Range
ca. 1950 - 2009
Physical Description
53 discs with image files -- 6 cm of scanned photograph copies -- 62 reference slides : col. ; 35mm -- 27 reference photographs : col. prints
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
Photograph series consists of discs with reference scans of photographs pertaining to the research and creation of Deep Powder and Steep Rock.
Name Access
Scott, Chic
Gmoser, Hans
Subject Access
Backcountry skiing
Environment
Landscapes
Mountains
Mountaineering
Mountaineers
Publication
Recreation
Research
Skiing
Ski mountaineering
Sports
Sports and recreation
Winter sports
Guiding
Helicopter skiing
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
Banff National Park
Canadian Rocky Mountains
Access Restrictions
for reference use only
Reproduction Restrictions
Reference only no reproductions
Language
English
Related Material
S47 / V
M57 / V
Category
Sports, recreation and leisure
Biographical Source Notes
http://chicscott.com/books.htm
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed / Unprocessed
Less detail
This material is presented as originally created; it may contain outdated cultural descriptions and potentially offensive content. Read more.

Eiffel Peak 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 Eiffel Peak produced by the Alpine Club of Canada between 1989 and 2019. Summit records include entries from visitors to the various summits which pertain to individuals' hiking and climbing trips; details of specific events which occurred whi…
Date Range
1989 -1991
2004 – 2013
2017 – 2019
Reference Code
M200 / V / A / 10 to 13
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. 6465 accn. 8002 accn. 2014.8347 accn. 2020.05
Reference Code
M200 / V / A / 10 to 13
GMD
Textual record
Organization record
Responsibility
Summit Registers and Notes produced by Alpine Club of Canada
Date Range
1989 -1991
2004 – 2013
2017 – 2019
Physical Description
7 cm of textual records, 4 volumes
History / Biographical
Eiffel Peak is a 3, 077-meter (10, 095 foot) mountain summit in Banff National Park. The first ascent was made in 1901 by Charles S. Thompson, and the Peak was officially named by A. O. Wheeler in 1908.
Scope & Content
Files consist of summit notes and summit registers from Eiffel Peak produced by the Alpine Club of Canada between 1989 and 2019. 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 / 10: Eiffel Mtn. [register 1989-1991] M200 / V / A / 11: Summit Register – Eiffel Peak, Lake Louise Sept 2004 – July 2007 M200 / V / A / 12: Eiffel Peak [2007 – 2013] M200 / V / A / 13: EIFFEL PEAK Registry [2017 – 2019]
Name Access
Alpine Club of Canada
Subject Access
Alberta
Alpine Club of Canada
Backcountry skiing
Backpacking
Banff
Banff National Park
Climbing
Environment
Environment and Nature
Guiding
Guides
Hiking
Mountaineering
Mountaineers
Mountains
National parks and reserves
Ski mountaineering
Skiing
Sports and leisure
Sports and recreation
Summit
Winter sports
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
Banff National Park
Banff, AB
Access Restrictions
Restrictions may apply
Language
English
French
Spanish
Conservation
Some registers contain water damage.
Related Material
M235
Category
Environment
Exploration and travel
Sports, recreation and leisure
Biographical Source Notes
Summit Post.org Eiffel Peak https://www.summitpost.org/eiffel-peak/151866
Title Source
Title based on contents of the 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.

Grotto Mountain 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 Grotto Mountain produced by the Alpine Club of Canada between 1994 and 2016. 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
1994 – 2003
2010 – 2016
Reference Code
M200 / V / A / 1 to 9
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. 2023.10 accn. 7779 accn. 2014.8347
Reference Code
M200 / V / A / 1 to 9
GMD
Textual record
Organization record
Responsibility
Summit Registers and Notes produced by Alpine Club of Canada
Date Range
1994 – 2003
2010 – 2016
Physical Description
13 cm of textual records, 9 volumes
History / Biographical
Grotto Mountain is located in the Bow River Valley near Canmore, Alberta. The mountain was named for the grotto-like cave in the mountain.
Scope & Content
Files consist of summit notes and summit registers from Grotto Mountain produced by the Alpine Club of Canada between 1994 and 2016. 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 / 1: Grotto Mountain Summit register May 7, 1994 – Aug. 10, 1996 M200 / V / A / 2: Grotto Mtn Summit Register Dec 2, 1997 – April 18, 1999 M200 / V / A / 3: Grotto Mountain 1999 – 2002 2 vol. [Part 1 of 2] M200 / V / A / 4: Grotto Mountain 1999 – 2002 2 vol. [Part 2 of 2] M200 / V / A / 5: Grotto Mountain Aug 18, 2002 – July 27, 2003 M200 / V / A / 6: [Grotto Mountain 2010 -2011] M200 / V / A / 7: [Grotto Mtn 2010 – 2012] M200 / V / A / 8: The Official Long Awaited Grotto Mtn. Summit Register [2010 – 2013] M200 / V / A / 9: GROTTO [2013 – 2016]
Name Access
Alpine Club of Canada
Subject Access
Alpine Club of Canada
Alberta
Backcountry skiing
Backpacking
Bow Valley
Climbing
Discovery and travel
Environment and Nature
Environment
Guides
Guiding
Hiking
Mountain
Mountaineering
Mountaineers
Ski mountaineering
Skiing
Sports and leisure
Sports and recreation
Summit
Trails
Winter sports
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
Bow Valley
Canmore, AB
Access Restrictions
Restrictions may apply
Language
English
French
Spanish
Conservation
Some summit notes are in mylar due to evidence of mold. Some registers contain water damage. Some registers have loose pages placed in mylar.
Related Material
M235
Category
Exploration and travel
Environment
Sports, recreation and leisure
Biographical Source Notes
Summit Posts.org Grotto Mountain https://www.summitpost.org/grotto-mountain/151364
Title Source
Title based on contents of the 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.

Personal Interest Files - "Guitar" to "Living in the Snow"

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Part Of
Ben Gadd fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of personal interest materials, including newspaper clippings, research articles, loose notes, and other textual records collected by Ben Gadd. Materials are arranged alphabetically by subject title.
Date Range
[ca.1980-2015]
Reference Code
M590 / I / C / 71 to 83
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Textual record
Published record
Newspaper clipping
Part Of
Ben Gadd fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
M590
V810
S61
Series
M590 / I : Personal records
Sous-Fonds
M590
Sub-Series
M590 / I / C : Personal Interest Files
Accession Number
2021.20
Reference Code
M590 / I / C / 71 to 83
GMD
Textual record
Published record
Newspaper clipping
Responsibility
Compiled by Ben Gadd
Date Range
[ca.1980-2015]
Physical Description
12 cm of textual records
Scope & Content
File consists of personal interest materials, including newspaper clippings, research articles, loose notes, and other textual records collected by Ben Gadd. Materials are arranged alphabetically by subject title.
Notes
Contents of individual folders in file: M590 / I / C / 71 : Guitar M590 / I / C / 72 : "Grizzlies Need Friends, Too" M590 / I / C / 73 : Heli-Hiking M590 / I / C / 74 : Hemp M590 / I / C / 75 : Horses M590 / I / C / 76 : Icefield Centre Redevelopment M590 / I / C / 77 : Interpretation Canada M590 / I / C / 78 : JPC Expansion, Other CP Hotel M590 / I / C / 79 : Jasper Environmental Association M590 / I / C / 80 : Jasper Management Plan Forum M590 / I / C / 81 : JNP Issues - Not Tours M590 / I / C / 82 : Jeeps, ATVs, etc. M590 / I / C / 83 : Kananaskis Country"
Name Access
Gadd, Ben
Subject Access
Sports and recreation
Tourism
National parks and reserves
Wildlife
Horses
Bears
Conservation
Environment
Hiking
Winter
Guiding
Hotels
Natural resources
Music
Organizations
Community events
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
Canadian Rocky Mountains
Jasper
Kananaskis
Jasper National Park
Icefields Parkway
Reproduction Restrictions
Restrictions may apply
Language
English
Category
Environment
Government
Natural resources
Sports, recreation and leisure
Title Source
Original title used
Processing Status
Processed
Less detail
This material is presented as originally created; it may contain outdated cultural descriptions and potentially offensive content. Read more.

Personal Interest Files - "Kattenburg, Dave" to "Maligne Canyon - Guiding, etc."

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Part Of
Ben Gadd fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of personal interest materials, including newspaper clippings, research articles, loose notes, and other textual records collected by Ben Gadd. Materials are arranged alphabetically by subject title.
Date Range
[ca.1980-2015]
Reference Code
M590 / I / C / 84 to 93
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Textual record
Published record
Newspaper clipping
Part Of
Ben Gadd fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
M590
V810
S61
Series
M590 / I : Personal records
Sous-Fonds
M590
Sub-Series
M590 / I / C : Personal Interest Files
Accession Number
2021.20
Reference Code
M590 / I / C / 84 to 93
GMD
Textual record
Published record
Newspaper clipping
Responsibility
Compiled by Ben Gadd
Date Range
[ca.1980-2015]
Physical Description
12 cm of textual records
Scope & Content
File consists of personal interest materials, including newspaper clippings, research articles, loose notes, and other textual records collected by Ben Gadd. Materials are arranged alphabetically by subject title.
Notes
Contents of individual folders in file: M590 / I / C / 84 : Kattenburg, Dave M590 / I / C / 85 : Kootenay Plains M590 / I / C / 86 : Leave No Trace M590 / I / C / 87 : Living in the Snow M590 / I / C / 88 : Locks M590 / I / C / 89 to 91 : Logging, Pulp Mills, Forestry [Files 1 to 3 of 3] M590 / I / C / 92 : Maligne Canyon Crawls, Cia and Ben M590 / I / C / 93 : Maligne Canyon - Guiding, etc.
Name Access
Gadd, Ben
Subject Access
Sports and recreation
Tourism
National parks and reserves
Conservation
Environment
Hiking
Winter
Guiding
Natural resources
Industry
Forestry
Logging
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
British Columbia
Kootenay Plains
Kootenay National Park
Maligne Canyon
Reproduction Restrictions
Restrictions may apply
Language
English
Category
Environment
Government
Natural resources
Sports, recreation and leisure
Commerce and industry
Title Source
Original title used
Processing Status
Processed
Less detail
This material is presented as originally created; it may contain outdated cultural descriptions and potentially offensive content. Read more.

Summits and Icefields - textual

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Part Of
Chic Scott fonds
Scope & Content
Series consists of textual records pertaining to the creation and publication of Summits and Icefields; includes research documents, maps and other related material.
Date Range
2003 - 2012
Reference Code
M57 / III
Description Level
3 / Series
GMD
Textual record
Part Of
Chic Scott fonds
Description Level
3 / Series
Fonds Number
M57 / V40 / S47
Series
M57 / III: Summits and Icefields
Sous-Fonds
M57
Sub-Series
M57 / III / A: Research files
M57 / III / B: Maps
M57 / III / C: Collected publications
Accession Number
.
Reference Code
M57 / III
GMD
Textual record
Date Range
2003 - 2012
Physical Description
20 cm of textual records
History / Biographical
These are your dream books; “When the first snows fly in November, sit down in front of the fire and dream of endless powder slopes, dazzling icefields and wilderness cabins under northern lights.” Couloir Magazine called Summits and Icefields “The best guidebook yet published in North America.” Now available in two volumes (The Canadian Rockies and The Columbia Mountains) these books are a skier's guide to Rogers Pass, the classic ski ascents of the Rockies, the backcountry lodges, the grand traverses and much, much more. They also contain a taste of the exciting ski history of these ranges.
Scope & Content
Series consists of textual records pertaining to the creation and publication of Summits and Icefields; includes research documents, maps and other related material.
Notes
Series consists of three sub-series:
M57 / III / A: Research files
M57 / III / B: Maps
M57 / III / C: Collected publications
Name Access
Scott, Chic
Subject Access
Geography
Guiding
Guides
History
Map
Publication
Recreation
Research
Ski Maps
Skiing
Sports and recreation
Sports
Trail guides
Travel and Exploration
Winter sports
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
British Columbia
Rogers Pass
Canadian Rocky Mountains
Columbia Icefield
Language
English
Related Material
V40 / III
Category
Environment
Exploration, discovery and travel
Sports, recreation and leisure
Biographical Source Notes
http://chicscott.com/books.htm
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.

Summits and Icefields - visual

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Part Of
Chic Scott fonds
Scope & Content
Series consists of image scans pertaining to the creation of the book Summits and Icefields.
Date Range
2003 - 2012
Reference Code
V40 / III
Description Level
3 / Series
GMD
Digital image
Photograph
Part Of
Chic Scott fonds
Description Level
3 / Series
Fonds Number
M57 / V40 / S47
Series
V40 / III : Summits and Icefields
Sous-Fonds
V40
Accession Number
.
Reference Code
V40 / III
GMD
Digital image
Photograph
Date Range
2003 - 2012
Physical Description
24 CDs : digital photo scans
History / Biographical
These are your dream books; “When the first snows fly in November, sit down in front of the fire and dream of endless powder slopes, dazzling icefields and wilderness cabins under northern lights.” Couloir Magazine called Summits and Icefields “The best guidebook yet published in North America.” Now available in two volumes (The Canadian Rockies and The Columbia Mountains) these books are a skier's guide to Rogers Pass, the classic ski ascents of the Rockies, the backcountry lodges, the grand traverses and much, much more. They also contain a taste of the exciting ski history of these ranges.
Scope & Content
Series consists of image scans pertaining to the creation of the book Summits and Icefields.
Name Access
Scott, Chic
Subject Access
Geography
Guiding
Guides
History
Map
Publication
Recreation
Research
Ski Maps
Skiing
Sports and recreation
Sports
Trail guides
Travel and Exploration
Winter sports
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
British Columbia
Rogers Pass
Canadian Rocky Mountains
Columbia Icefield
Access Restrictions
Reference only
Reproduction Restrictions
Restricted: copyright remains with owner
Language
English
Related Material
M57 / III
Category
Environment
Exploration, discovery and travel
Sports, recreation and leisure
Biographical Source Notes
http://chicscott.com/books.htm
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.

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