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A climber’s guide to the Rocky Mountains of Canada

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Medium: Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)

Published Date: 1953

Author: Thorington, J. Monroe

Publisher: [New York] : The American Alpine Club

Edition: Revised Edition, 5th printing

Call Number: 01.4 C61 1953

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Author: Thorington, J. Monroe

Responsibility: J. Monroe Thorington

Edition: Revised Edition, 5th printing

Publisher: [New York] : The American Alpine Club

Published Date: 1953

Physical Description: xx, 323 pages

Medium: Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)

Subjects: Mountaineering; Guide; Guidebook; Guidebooks; Rocky Mountains

Abstract: A guide for mountaineers for the Canadian Rocky Mountains arranged geographically including map references.

Contents: Introduction Preface Part One - International Boundary to Kicking Horse Pass Part Two - Kicking Horse Pass to Yellowhead Pass Yellowhead Pass to Jarvis Pass List of authorites Principle maps of the Canadian Rocky Mountains Huts of the Alpine Club of Canada Annual Camps of the Alpine Club of Canada

Notes: First ed., by Howard Palmer and J. Monroe Thorington, published in 1921.

Accession Number: 8062

Call Number: 01.4 C61 1953

Collection: Archives Library

URL Notes: Publication information on the American Alpine Club website

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Climbs in the Canadian Rockies

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Medium: Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)

Published Date: 1950

Author: Smythe, Frank S.

Publisher: London : Hodder and Stoughton Ltd.

Call Number: 01.4 Sm9c

Author: Smythe, Frank S.

Responsibility: Frank S. Smythe

Publisher: London : Hodder and Stoughton Ltd.

Published Date: 1950

Physical Description: 260 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm

Medium: Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)

Subjects: Mountaineering; Mountaineers, British; Canadian Rocky Mountains; Mount Assiniboine; Mount Robson

Abstract: Pertains to the personal mountaineering experience of author, Frank S. Smythe. As a prominent English author, photographer, botanist and mountaineer, Smythe invites the reader to delve into a greater understanding of what it means to climb in the Canadian Rocky Mountains. He tells of his successes, failures and lessons learned while scaling some of the most ambitious mountains in the Canadian Rockies. Some of the mountains discussed include, but are not limited to the following, Mount Alberta, Mount Assiniboine, Mount Robson, Mount Glendower and Mount Colin.

Contents: Part I : The Canadian Rockies; I. The Canadian Rocky Mountains (pg. 3); II. Training the Lovat Scouts (pg. 19); III. Elysium Pass (pg. 37); IV. Mountaineering from Lake O'Hara (pg. 47); V. Mount Assiniboine (pg. 54); VI. Mount Alberta (pg. 67); VII. The Beaver (pg. 86); VIII. An attempt to climb Mount Brussels (pg. 96); IX. The first ascent of Mount Bridgland (pg. 108); X. Mount Robson (pg. 121); XI. Failure and success on Mount Colin (pg. 142); XII. Storm on Mount Louis (pg. 162) Part II : Unmapped and unexplored. An expedition to the LLoyd George Mountains of north-east British Columbia; XIII. The Lloyd George Mountains (pg. 175); XIV. The flight to Haworth Lake (pg. 186); XV. The base-camp (pg. 196); XVI. Reconnaissance flight (pg. 206); XVII. The ascent of Mount Glendower (pg. 213); XVIII. The ascent of Mount Lloyd George (pg. 221); XIX. Call it a day (pg. 227); XX. High-level traverse (pg. 241); XXI. Lightning (pg. 251); Index (pg. 255)

Notes: All photographs used in the publication were taken by the author

Accession Number: 2019.71

Call Number: 01.4 Sm9c

Collection: Archives Library

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The cariboo story

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Medium: Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)

Published Date: 1958

Author: Lindsay, F.W.

Publisher: [Quesnel, B.C.] : [Quesnel Advertiser

Call Number: 08.2 L64t

Author: Lindsay, F.W.

Responsibility: F.W. Lindsay

Publisher: [Quesnel, B.C.] : [Quesnel Advertiser

Published Date: 1958

Physical Description: 52 pages : illustrations, map, portraits ; 24 cm

Medium: Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)

Subjects: Gold rush; British Columbia; History; History of Alberta; Cariboo Mountains

Abstract: Pertains to a collection of stories combined to tell the story of Cariboo, British Columbia. While not entirely complete in nature, the author dedicates the history to the men who chose the disgruntled forest life, over that of comfort and stability. The author, F.W. Lindsay explains the relationship between pioneers and Americans, arguing that our best pioneers were American men. Readers can expect to learn more about Cariboo, while taking in the patriotic undertones of the publication.

Notes: by F.W. Lindsay ; with pen and ink illustrations by Gwen Lewis.

Accession Number: 3069 a

Call Number: 08.2 L64t

Collection: Archives Library

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Trail to the charmed land

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Medium: Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)

Published Date: 1950

Author: Edwards, Ralph

Publisher: Hamilton (Canada) H.R. Larson

Call Number: 01.4 Ed9t

Author: Edwards, Ralph

Responsibility: Ralph Edwards

Publisher: Hamilton (Canada) H.R. Larson

Published Date: 1950

Physical Description: viii, 135 pages illustrations, map 23 cm

Medium: Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)

Subjects: Mountaineering; Mountaineering--British Columbia; Yoho National Park; Banff; Rocky Mountains

Abstract: Pertains to the stories of Ralph Edwards, a former mountain guide. While not a history, the publication serves as a way to commemorate a life well lived in the Canadian Rocky Mountains. Written similar to a diary, the author tells of his personal experiences and lessons learned while in the mountains. Readers are granted a highly personal account of mountaineering from a man who lived among the shadows of the Canadian Rockies himself.

Contents: Introduction -- The Discovery of Yoho -- First Crossing of the Dolomite Pass -- The Conquest of Balfour -- A Millionaire Goes A-Hunting -- Anything Can Happen, And Does -- Cayuses I Have Met.