topic:"hiking" found 177 records - Research Collections - Whyte Museum of the Canadian Rockies

Operation Bow-Athabasca exhibit images

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Part Of: Ben Gadd fonds

Scope & Content: File consists of three compact discs containing a total of 38 JPG image files and 14 PDF files. Images were used in the creation of an exhibit titled "Operation Bow-Athabasca" at the Canmore Museum and Geoscience Centre, which Ben Gadd contributed to in 2012. Some content from discs was also used i…

Date Range: 2012

Reference Code: V810 / III / D / DF - 3 to 5

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Digital image; Photograph

Part Of: Ben Gadd fonds

Description Level: 5 / File

Fonds Number: M590; V810; S61

Series: V810 / III : Professional records

Sous-Fonds: V810

Sub-Series: V810 / III / D : Other contracts and projects

Accession Number: 2021.20

Reference Code: V810 / III / D / DF - 3 to 5

GMD: Digital image; Photograph

Responsibility: Images in file V810/III/D/DF-3 originally produced by Barry Corneil between 1965 and 1966.

Date Range: 2012

Physical Description: 3 CDs : 38 JPG files, 14 PDF files

Scope & Content: File consists of three compact discs containing a total of 38 JPG image files and 14 PDF files. Images were used in the creation of an exhibit titled "Operation Bow-Athabasca" at the Canmore Museum and Geoscience Centre, which Ben Gadd contributed to in 2012. Some content from discs was also used in Ben's published book, also titled "Operation Bow-Athabasca". Images, exhibit and book pertain to a geological survey of the Canadian Rockies between Canmore and Jasper, including Banff National Park and the Columbia Icefields.

Notes: Contents of individual discs: V810 / III / D / DF - 3 : "Barry Corneil OBA pics '65-'66" [18 JPG files] V810 / III / D / DF - 4 : "PDFs of OBA panels 2012 Full-res, as imaged by West Canadian Graphics, May 2012" [14 PDF files] V810 / III / D / DF - 5 : "Operation Bow-Athabasca photos Ray Price collection" [20 JPG files]

Name Access: Gadd, Ben; Corneil, Barry

Subject Access: Environment; Education; Research; Publication; Geology; Hiking; Natural history; Mountains; Glaciers; Museums

Geographic Access: Canada; Alberta; Canadian Rocky Mountains; Jasper National Park; Banff National Park; Icefields Parkway; Columbia Icefield

Reproduction Restrictions: Restrictions may apply

Language: English

Category: Environment; Education

Processing Status: Processed

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Radke Outfitting and Horseback Adventures Ltd online publications

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Part Of: Trail Riders of the Canadian Rockies fonds

Scope & Content: File consists of printed materials retrieved from online resources pertaining to Canadian Rockies excursion companies Radke Outfitting and Horseback Adventures Ltd. Includes schedules, itineraries, price lists and booking information.

Date Range: 2006

Reference Code: M545 / III / 26

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Textual record; Published record

Part Of: Trail Riders of the Canadian Rockies fonds

Description Level: 5 / File

Fonds Number: M545 / V635

Series: M545 / III : Published records

Sous-Fonds: M545

Accession Number: 8235

Reference Code: M545 / III / 26

GMD: Textual record; Published record

Date Range: 2006

Physical Description: 1 cm of textual records

Scope & Content: File consists of printed materials retrieved from online resources pertaining to Canadian Rockies excursion companies Radke Outfitting and Horseback Adventures Ltd. Includes schedules, itineraries, price lists and booking information.

Subject Access: Activities; Advertising; Animals; Horseback riding; Horses; Businesses; Travel; Tourism; Recreation; Sports; Skiing; Hiking

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

Language: English

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

Title Source: Title based on contents of file

Processing Status: Processed

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Jasper Institute

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Part Of: Ben Gadd fonds

Scope & Content: File consists of photographs from a guided hike led by Ben Gadd through the Jasper Institutein 1999, taken by John Cranston.

Date Range: 1999

Reference Code: V810 / III / B / PA - 67 to 104

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Photograph; Print

Part Of: Ben Gadd fonds

Description Level: 5 / File

Fonds Number: M590; V810; S61

Series: V810 / III : Professional records

Sous-Fonds: V810

Sub-Series: V810 / III / B : Interpretive guiding

Accession Number: 2021.20

Reference Code: V810 / III / B / PA - 67 to 104

GMD: Photograph; Print

Responsibility: Images produced by John Cranston, 1999

Date Range: 1999

Physical Description: 38 photographs : col. prints ; 10 x 15 cm

Scope & Content: File consists of photographs from a guided hike led by Ben Gadd through the Jasper Institutein 1999, taken by John Cranston.

Name Access: Gadd, Ben

Subject Access: Guiding; Hiking; Education; Ecology; Geology; Environment

Geographic Access: Canada; Alberta; Jasper National Park

Reproduction Restrictions: Restrictions may apply

Language: English

Category: Education; Environment

Title Source: Title based on contents of file

Processing Status: Processed

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Explore Magazine article

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Part Of: Ben Gadd fonds

Scope & Content: File consists of correspondence, drafts and other documents pertaining to an article written by Ben Gadd about the Skyline Trail in Jasper National Park, which was published by Explore Magazine in 1996.

Date Range: 1996

Reference Code: M590 / III / D / 16

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Textual record; Published record

Part Of: Ben Gadd fonds

Description Level: 5 / File

Fonds Number: M590; V810; S61

Series: M590 / III : Professional records

Sous-Fonds: M590

Sub-Series: M590 / III / D : Other contracts and projects

Accession Number: 2021.20

Reference Code: M590 / III / D / 16

GMD: Textual record; Published record

Date Range: 1996

Physical Description: 0.5 cm of textual records

Scope & Content: File consists of correspondence, drafts and other documents pertaining to an article written by Ben Gadd about the Skyline Trail in Jasper National Park, which was published by Explore Magazine in 1996.

Name Access: Gadd, Ben

Subject Access: Travel; Tourism; Hiking; Publication; Magazine; Trails; Recreation

Geographic Access: Canada; Alberta; Jasper National Park

Reproduction Restrictions: Restrictions may apply

Language: English

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

Title Source: Title based on contents of file

Processing Status: Processed

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Jasper Institute 1994

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Part Of: Ben Gadd fonds

Scope & Content: File consists of three transparency slide photographs sent to Ben Gadd from Dave Thomas. Images pertain to a five-day ecology course near Suplhur Skyline Trail and Geraldine Lakes Trail which Ben led through the Jasper Institute in 1994. Images in file are accompanied by a letter from Dave to Ben, …

Date Range: 1994

Reference Code: V810 / III / B / NS - 1 to 3

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Photograph; Transparency

Part Of: Ben Gadd fonds

Description Level: 5 / File

Fonds Number: M590; V810; S61

Series: V810 / III : Professional records

Sous-Fonds: V810

Sub-Series: V810 / III / B : Interpretive guiding

Accession Number: 2021.20

Reference Code: V810 / III / B / NS - 1 to 3

GMD: Photograph; Transparency

Responsibility: Produced by Dave Thomas

Date Range: 1994

Physical Description: 3 photographs : col. transparency slides ; 35 mm -- 1 textual record

Scope & Content: File consists of three transparency slide photographs sent to Ben Gadd from Dave Thomas. Images pertain to a five-day ecology course near Suplhur Skyline Trail and Geraldine Lakes Trail which Ben led through the Jasper Institute in 1994. Images in file are accompanied by a letter from Dave to Ben, thanking him for leading the program.

Name Access: Gadd, Ben; Thomas, Dave

Subject Access: Guiding; Exploration; Education; Environment; Ecology; Hiking; Trails; Recreation

Geographic Access: Canada; Alberta; Jasper National Park

Reproduction Restrictions: Restrictions may apply

Language: English

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

Title Source: Title based on contents of file

Processing Status: Processed

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Mt. Brazeau 1991

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Part Of: Alpine Club of Canada fonds

Scope & Content: File consists of a summit record from Mount Brazeau produced by the Alpine Club of Canada in 1991. 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 sig…

Date Range: 1991

Reference Code: M200 / V / A / 164

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 / 164

GMD: Textual record; Organization record

Responsibility: Summit Registers and Notes produced by Alpine Club of Canada

Date Range: 1991

Physical Description: 1 cm of textual record 1 volume

History / Biographical: Mount Brazeau is located in Jasper National Park, Alberta.

Scope & Content: File consists of a summit record from Mount Brazeau produced by the Alpine Club of Canada in 1991. 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 / 164: Mt. Brazeau 1991

Name Access: Alpine Club of Canada

Subject Access: Alberta; Alpine Club of Canada; Backpacking; Climbing; Club; Description and travel; Environment; Environment and Nature; Hiking; Mountain; Mountaineering; Mountaineers; Mountains; National parks and reserves; Record keeping; Ski mountaineering; Sports and leisure; Sports and recreation; Summit

Geographic Access: Canada; Canadian Rocky Mountains; Rocky Mountains; Alberta; Jasper National Park; Jasper, AB; Jasper; Malign Lake; Maligne Lake; Mount Mary Vaux; Mount Warren; Mount Brazeau

Access Restrictions: Restrictions may apply

Language: English

Conservation: Register has heavy water damage, making some entries illegible. Rust damage along the spine of register.

Related Material: M235

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

Title Source: Original title

Processing Status: Processed

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Naturalist's special event forms

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Part Of: Ben Gadd fonds

Scope & Content: File consists of participant sign-up sheets for special interpretive events in July 1981, which were led by Ben Gadd through his role as a Park Naturalist for Parks Canada.

Date Range: 1981

Reference Code: M590 / III / B / 49

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Textual record

Part Of: Ben Gadd fonds

Description Level: 5 / File

Fonds Number: M590; V810; S61

Series: M590 / III : Professional records

Sous-Fonds: M590

Sub-Series: M590 / III / B : Interpretive guiding

Accession Number: 2021.20

Reference Code: M590 / III / B / 49

GMD: Textual record

Date Range: 1981

Physical Description: 0.2 cm of textual records

Scope & Content: File consists of participant sign-up sheets for special interpretive events in July 1981, which were led by Ben Gadd through his role as a Park Naturalist for Parks Canada.

Name Access: Gadd, Ben

Subject Access: Parks Canada; Government; Guides; Guiding; Environment; Hiking

Geographic Access: Canada; Alberta; Jasper National Park

Language: English

Category: Environment; Government

Title Source: Original title used

Processing Status: Processed

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Luxton home, family events

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Part Of: Luxton family fonds

Scope & Content: File consists of 21 photographs pertaining to Eleanor Luxton with various family members and friends. Includes images of the Luxton home and views in and around Banff; family gatherings in the Luxton home; and winter hiking and cross-country skiing trips.

Date Range: 1971

Reference Code: LUX / II / E / PA - 657 to 677

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Photograph; Photograph print

Part Of: Luxton family fonds

Description Level: 5 / File

Fonds Number: LUX

Series: LUX / II / E : Travel and home records

Sous-Fonds: LUX / II : Eleanor Luxton sous-fonds

Accession Number: LUX

Reference Code: LUX / II / E / PA - 657 to 677

GMD: Photograph; Photograph print

Date Range: 1971

Physical Description: 21 photographs : b&w and col. prints ; 13.5 x 9 cm and 9 x 9 cm

Scope & Content: File consists of 21 photographs pertaining to Eleanor Luxton with various family members and friends. Includes images of the Luxton home and views in and around Banff; family gatherings in the Luxton home; and winter hiking and cross-country skiing trips.

Notes: File contains duplicate images; Individuals in photographs are not identified

Name Access: Luxton, Eleanor

Subject Access: Family and personal life; Home; Property; Winter; Winter sports; Skiing; Hiking; Recreation

Geographic Access: Canada; Alberta; Banff

Language: N/A

Conservation: Items stored in mylar

Category: Family and personal life; Sports, recreation and leisure

Title Source: Title based on contents of file

Processing Status: Processed

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Sky Tram, Jasper AB

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Part Of: Bruno Engler fonds

Scope & Content: Item consists of one 16 mm motion picture pertaining to the Sky Tram in Jasper. Includes shots of the cable cars departing and arriving at the terminals, views from inside the cars, passengers, and scenic views from the top of the lift. The original label on the case reads "Title Sky Tram, Location…

Date Range: 1964

Reference Code: V190 / VI / NF - 34

Description Level: 6 / Item

GMD: Film; Motion picture

1 image

Part Of: Bruno Engler fonds

Description Level: 6 / Item

Fonds Number: M323 / S40 / V190

Series: VI : Retained file

Sous-Fonds: V190

Accession Number: 7436

Reference Code: V190 / VI / NF - 34

GMD: Film; Motion picture

Date Range: 1964

Physical Description: 1 motion picture (1 film reel: 270'): 16 mm, original, b&w, silent

History / Biographical: See fonds level description

Scope & Content: Item consists of one 16 mm motion picture pertaining to the Sky Tram in Jasper. Includes shots of the cable cars departing and arriving at the terminals, views from inside the cars, passengers, and scenic views from the top of the lift. The original label on the case reads "Title Sky Tram, Location Jasper AB, Camera B. Engler, Date 1964, Footage 270 feet, Time 7 minutes."

Subject Access: Activities; Advertising; Animals; Children; Family and personal life; Gondolas; Hiking; Marmots; Mountains; Scenery; scenic; Tourism

Geographic Access: Jasper; Jasper National Park; Alberta

Language: English

Creator: Bruno Engler

Title Source: Original title kept

Processing Status: Processed

Images

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Autumn 1947 Canadian Rockies & US Auto Trip [2/2]

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Part Of: Lillian Gest fonds

Scope & Content: File pertains to 100 35mm colour transparency slides mounted in cardboard sleeves. Includes photographs taken during the summer and autumn of 1947 in and around the Banff townsite, Lake O'Hara, and the Yoho Valley. Subjects include mountains, landscapes, the Bow River, lakes, people, horses, variou…

Date Range: 1947

Reference Code: V225 / II / C / ii / a / i / NS - 117 to 124a

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Film; Photograph; Transparency

90 images 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.a.i Photographic material / transparencies / boxes

Accession Number: 5142

Reference Code: V225 / II / C / ii / a / i / NS - 117 to 124a

GMD: Film; Photograph; Transparency

Parallel Title: R79-1 to R124-15. -- 1943-1947 V225 / NS - 4

Date Range: 1947

Physical Description: 100 photographs : col. slides ; 35 mm

History / Biographical: See fonds level description

Scope & Content: File pertains to 100 35mm colour transparency slides mounted in cardboard sleeves. Includes photographs taken during the summer and autumn of 1947 in and around the Banff townsite, Lake O'Hara, and the Yoho Valley. Subjects include mountains, landscapes, the Bow River, lakes, people, horses, various camps [mostly Alpine Club of Canada camps], hiking, wildlife, the opening dedication of the A.O. Wheeler Hut, and the drive back home. Some slides missing; most explained in notebook. Titles: Reel 117 Sept 1947 2. [Wheeler Hugh Dedication] 3. group at [Dedication] 4. H.E. Sampson speaking 5. Sir Oliver Wheeler 6. Bonldew Prastice 7. [Bonldew Prastice] 8. Belaying from above 9. Roping down 11. Sid and Eric 12. Phebe and Polly on road 13. My tentmates 14. Banff Musance[?] Park sign 16. Elk on mud flats 17. [Elk on mud flats] 18. [Elk] morning 19. Elk and Roy T. 20. [Elk] overexp. 21. Elk 26. Lamb descending rocks 27. Ewe and lamb 29. Rams at Bankhead - nearer 30. [Rams at Bankhead] further 31. [Rams at Bankhead] moving off Reel 118 Sept 1947 8 pictures 6. Delphiniums good 10. Sheep in swamp fair 12. [Sheep in swamp] overexp. 20. Mt. Eisenhower good 8/2 Reel 119- Sept 1947 13. View down river 15. Dam at Seebe 8/10 18. Aileen and Mrs B. at Seebe 19. [Aileen and Mrs B.] and house at Seebe Reel 120 Sept 1947 1. Down Couloir fr. Sawback Pinnacle 7. Bear on road overexp. 8. [Bear on road overexp.] 17. House and garden near Grassi's 21. Buffalo Reel 121 Sept 1947 6. Bears at dump 13. The Bear Show 15. Goose flats - Bow R. 17. BHG. at window A-ha-hi-na 19. Mt Rundle and reflections Reel 122 Sept 22. 47 1. The Sea Cadet Races 2. [The Sea Cadet Races] Boathouses in b.g. 3. [The Sea Cadet Races] Mt. Cascade 4. Sunset on Fairholme Range 5. Goat at paddock 6. [Goat at paddock] 12. Rundle fr. Vermilion Lakes 13. Mt. Rundle and Reflections 15. Fr Bridge - moon over Bourgeau 16. At Mrs. Lyalls - C.H. and Mrs L. 18. The Wee Hoose 19. Mrs. Lyalls garden 20. Kilmorey Lodge - Dodge and C.H. 21. Waterton from P of W. Hotel Reel 123 Oct 1947 1. The road home 2. Sheep on road 3. Sheep moving off road 5. View out back of car - sheep 6. Giant Springs of great Falls, Mont. 7. Feeding dogs at Rodman Ranch 9. Mrs. Rodman and dog 10. Hayel and 2 pups - standing 11. Hayel sitting down and pups 12. Yellowstone 13. Caroline near pool - Yellowstone 14. L.G. by pool 15. Yellowstone - 16. Old Faithful and circle of people 19. [Old Faithful] no people 21. [Old Faithful] and trees and road Reel 124 Oct. 10 - 47 1. Durls Tower from foot on trail 2. [Durls Tower from foot on trail] 4. Blank 5. Durls Tower whole with trees 6. [Durls Tower] solid mass 7. [Durls Tower] fr. auto road 11. Grain fields and trees 13. [Rushmore memorial] 14. [Rushmore memorial] thru window 15. The road home - drive [illegible] 16. Wheat fields 18. BHG. on enclosed porch 19. Enclosed porch BHG. 20. 650 Hayle[illegible] ave - good of house 21. Peace Rose The last 10 slides [named 124a] depict sites around Yellowstone National Park and were most likely purchased by Lillian Gest while visiting the park. The slides' matting paper states they were manufactured by the park and all are wrapped in a thin plastic sleeve.

Notes: Slide numbering kept as originally organized, see SL I for more information (M67 / II / C / i / a / 51 - 1). Please note: titles listed below are only those located in this box. Some others have been romved from their original order for use in slide shows made by Lillian Gest prior to accession. Please see related material notebook SL I for full title lists. R112 - not numbered slides ; 12 omitted R113 - not numbered slides R114 - not numbered slides

Name Access: Gest, Lillian; Harmon, Byron; Harmon, Aileen; Hinman, Caroline; Sampson, Herbert E.

Subject Access: Activities; Administration; Alpine Club of Canada; Animals; Automobiles; Backpacking; Banff Springs Hotel; Boats; Buildings; Cabins; Cabins and shelters; Camping; Camps; Climbing; Club; Environment; Environment and Nature; Exploration; Family and personal life; Fishing; Flowers; Glaciers; Guides; Hiking; Horse packing; Horses; Hotels; Landscapes; Mountain; Mountains; Mountaineering; National parks and reserves; Organizations; Outfitters; Pack trips; Personal and Professional Life; Photography; Prince of Wales Hotel; Recreation; Sports and leisure; Sports and recreation; Swiss Guides; Tourism; Trails; Travel; Wheeler Hut; Wildlife

Geographic Access: Banff; Banff National Park; Yoho National Park; Seebe; Kananaskis; Waterton; Waterton National Park; Alberta; British Columbia; Canada; Great Falls; Montana; Yellowstone National Park; United States of America