Series includes numerous views pertaining of the Canadian Rockies and other Canadian locations, including Lake Louise area, Victoria Glacier, Mount Athabasca, Mount Assiniboine, Pinnacle Mountain, Mount Collie, Murchison Group and Bobbie Burns Group. Also includes views of Switzerland, including Ze…
Series includes numerous views pertaining of the Canadian Rockies and other Canadian locations, including Lake Louise area, Victoria Glacier, Mount Athabasca, Mount Assiniboine, Pinnacle Mountain, Mount Collie, Murchison Group and Bobbie Burns Group. Also includes views of Switzerland, including Zermatt and Engadine districts and the Matterhorn; Italian Alps (Dolomites); and Teton Mountains. Includes Edward Feuz (#164?, 167, 173, 191?), Eaton Cromwell (#167), Georgia Engelhard (#183, 187, 188), Edmund Petrig (#190), Emil and Rudi Perren and unidentified climbers.
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…
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]
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
Consists of mountain climbing and scenic views taken in the Alps of Switzerland and Italy, the Canadian Rockies, the Himalayas and the Teton Mountains of Wyoming. Canadian Rockies views are mainly Lake Louise area and include the Victoria Glacier, Goat Peak and other features. Photographs taken i…
Consists of mountain climbing and scenic views taken in the Alps of Switzerland and Italy, the Canadian Rockies, the Himalayas and the Teton Mountains of Wyoming. Canadian Rockies views are mainly Lake Louise area and include the Victoria Glacier, Goat Peak and other features. Photographs taken in Swiss Alps include Zermatt, the Matterhorn and Val D'Herens. Climbers photographed include Eaton Cromwell, renowned mountaineer (#6, 8, 87) and Edmund Petrig, prominent Swiss guide (#6, 8).
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…
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]
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
Sub-series pertains to 84 b&w and colour prints depicting assorted activities and events around Banff National Park. Includes pack trips, skiing, backcountry huts [Abbot Pass Hut and Bow Hut], community events, shops, a Canada Day Parade, the Canadian Centennial in 1967, a Royal visit in 1959, chur…
84 photographs : b&w and col. ; 25.1 x 20.1 cm or smaller
History / Biographical
See fonds level description
Scope & Content
Sub-series pertains to 84 b&w and colour prints depicting assorted activities and events around Banff National Park. Includes pack trips, skiing, backcountry huts [Abbot Pass Hut and Bow Hut], community events, shops, a Canada Day Parade, the Canadian Centennial in 1967, a Royal visit in 1959, churches, school programs, the 1967 Mount Royal Hotel fire, Banff Indian Days, high altitude mountaineering, conferences, boating on the Bow River, and rodeos.
Sub-series pertains to ca. 436 black & white negatives and b&w and colour prints pertaining to various activities and events, including hosptial tours, Banff Elementary School activities, study groups, Banff Indian Days parade and grounds, winter activities, ski jumping, banquets, conferences, wedd…
Art : includes cards, letters, invitations to openings and other events, poem tribute to Jimmy Simpson, articles, newsclippings, pamphlet (Notes on Organization) by Russell Robb; misc. photographs; 1946-1968 (M78 /109, 110).
Mother's Art : drawings by Billie Simpson?, n.d. (M78 / 111).
Alfred Castle : correspondence, 1964-1971, n.d. (M78 / 131).
D : greeting card from Frank Dennison, n.d. (M78 / 132).
Dad's Early Letters To Mother : letters from Jimmy Simpson Sr. to Billie, 1913-1920, 2 cm; combined contents of several files, titled and untitled (M78 / 133, 134).
Dog Case (NIX) 1930 : re shooting of Jimmy Simpson's dog, includes pedigree papers, 1929-1930 (M78 / 136).
Drama Club : letter from Captain Ramsay, articles re Henry Ibsen, Richard Sheridan and the English theatre (written by Billie Simpson?), n.d., 1934 (M78 / 137).
Dysan Duncan : greeting card, 1938 (M78 / 138).
E : correspondence, n.d., 1942 (M78 / 139).
F : greeting cards and letters, 1966-1972, n.d. (M78 / 140).
Fan Mail : letters, mainly re Simpson Sisters skating, 1937-1943 (M78 / 141).
Bill Field : greeting cards from W. O. Field, 1960-1966 (M78 / 142).
Hockey : newsclippings, some re Jimmy Simpson Jr. (M78 / 163).
J. K. Howard : greeting cards, also letter re death, 1963-1965, n.d. (M78 / 164).
I : file is empty.
Mother - Interesting Pictures etc. : misc. letters, cards, newsclippings, painting, photographs, re Jimmy Simpson Sr., Billie Simpson and friends, 1960-1969 (M78 / 165).
J : greeting cards, 1935, n.d. (M78 / 166).
1913 H. Johnson : one letter to Wilhelmina Reid, Sept.3, 1913 (M78 / 167).
Dr. Rbt Johnson : greeting cards, letters, 1957-1962 (M78 / 168).
K : greeting cards and letters, 1955-1962 (M78 / 169).
L : greeting cards, n.d. (M78 / 170).
Lander, Harry : letter to Wilhelmina Reid, 1910 (M78 / 171).
Leighton : A. C. Leighton greeting cards, newsclipping, etc., 1963, n.d. (M78 / 172).
Literature : misc. items incl. brochures, envelopes, greeting cards, business cards, etc. re Num-Ti-Jah Lodge, skating, Fort St. John, other, 1949-1964 (M78 / 173).
Longstaff : greeting cards, letter, photographs, re Jimmy Simpson Sr., F. V. Longstaff, 1952-1960 (M78 / 174).
Patterson, Raymond : correspondence, articles, 1954-1967 (M78 / 195).
Peabody, Sam : greeting cards, 1932-1934 (M78 / 196).
Re Peg : letters re death of Margaret Simpson, Sept. 1941; list of names of people who had sent letters re Margaret's death; Margaret Simpson's momentos and those to her family; other documents incl. death certificate; newsclippings; etc.; 1923-1987 (M78 / 197 - 201).
Special Letters : sympathy cards, letters, telegrams and list re deaths of Margaret Simpson, 1941, and Jimmy Simpson, 1972, includes items from political officials incl. Pierre Trudeau; letters, greeting cards and photographs sent to Jimmy, Billie and Mary Simpson; incl. Christmas card from Mr. & Mrs. Charles M. Russell to James Simpson, photographs, 1924-1987 (M78 / 214 - 216).
Swiss Guides : greeting card from Rudolf Aemmer, 1934 (M78 / 217).
T : greeting cards, 1959, n.d. (M78 / 218).
R. Thompson : correspondence, 1960-1967, n.d. (M78 / 219).
Williamina Simpson - Vital Statistics : birth certificate, marriage licence, obituary, items re baptism of Mary and Margaret Simpson, 1891-1968 (M78 / 231).
Sub-series consists of integrated files from three separate original filing series: 1. Alphabetical files, 1976-1983, 256 original files; 2. Alphabetical files, [ca.1970-1991]; predominant 1980s, 184 original files; 3. Alphabetical files, [ca.1985]-1991; predominant 1989-1991, 68 original files; as…
II.C. Jon Whyte personal/professional papers - alphabetical files
Accession Number
6283
Reference Code
M88 / 289 - 774
Physical Description
169 cm of textual records
Scope & Content
Sub-series consists of integrated files from three separate original filing series: 1. Alphabetical files, 1976-1983, 256 original files; 2. Alphabetical files, [ca.1970-1991]; predominant 1980s, 184 original files; 3. Alphabetical files, [ca.1985]-1991; predominant 1989-1991, 68 original files; as well as appropriate loose files found throughout the fonds before arrangement. Includes files established and maintained both by Jon Whyte and by Whyte Museum staff on his behalf. Files contain both textual and photographic material
Original series 1: Alphabetical files, 1976-1983, 256 original files, include mainly published materials in reference files and correspondence files by correspondent. Includes magazines articles, periodicals, conference materials, etc. with notes; some incoming correspondence, poetry by others, photographs.
Original series 2: Alphabetical files, [ca.1970-1991]; predominant 1980s, 184 original files, consists of reference files established to organize Whyte's reference materials of people, organizations and topics. Includes Whyte's letters, articles, writings, and notes; research photocopies and photographic copies (of material dating from after 1880); published ephemera; incoming letters, etc. Files pertain to Canadian Rockies personalities; conservation and heritage organizations; Jon Whyte projects; Banff history and heritage; national parks; mountains; Canadian Rockies natural and human history. Includes some Whyte Museum records and some personal papers. Jon Whyte projects include "Rumours of a Parade (Banff history); "Ford on Bow" (Canadian Rockies human history); St. George's in the Pines Anglican Church history; Mount Logan trip. Numerous individuals are represented.
Original series 3: Alphabetical files, [ca.1985]-1991; predominant 1989-1991, 68 original files, includes files pertaining to writing, conferences, Bow Valley Naturalists, Whyte Museum of the Canadian Rockies duties, correspondents, manuscripts, published materials. Some file titles were assigned by J.W., others were assigned by Whyte Museum staff.
Alphabetical files, other - appropriate loose files found throughout the fonds before arrangement.
An integrated alphabetical list of files follows.
Notes
Aside from the removal of some full-sized publications, the files in this sub-series have been maintained intact as a representation of Whyte's interests and habits pertaining to collecting and filing
Finding Aid
Sub-sub-series descriptions and file list available
Title Source
Title based on contents
Content Details
CONSISTS OF THE FOLLOWING FILES (letter a, b or c after title indicates original filing system):
Mary Ogden Abbott [b] - M88 / 289
Acorn, Milton [a] - M88 / 290
Adaskin family [b] - M88 / 291
Ads with Rockies [a] - M88 / 292
Advertising - Rockies [b] - M88 / 293
Afghanistan [a] - M88 / 294
Africa [a] - [publication removed] - M88 / 295
Africa - Paleontology [a] - M88 / 296
Mount Alberta - Weber account [b] - M88 / 297
Alta Art Fdn [Alberta Art Foundation] [a] - [publication removed] - M88 / 298
Alberta College of Art [a] - M88 / 299
Alberta Culture working title [c] - [publications removed] - M88 / 300
Alberta Film and Literary Arts [c] - [publication removed] - empty
AFLA application '91 J. Whyte [c] - M88 / 301
Alberta Foundation for the Literary Arts [c] - M88 / 302
Photographs pertain to ranch and Waterton Lakes areas; hunting trips, fishing, packtrains, camps, clients, friends and associates, Russell family members; sheep and grizzly studies; wildlife, trips in British Columbia, Yukon and Alaska; later trips in U.S., New Zealand and Mexico.
Photographs pertain to ranch and Waterton Lakes areas; hunting trips, fishing, packtrains, camps, clients, friends and associates, Russell family members; sheep and grizzly studies; wildlife, trips in British Columbia, Yukon and Alaska; later trips in U.S., New Zealand and Mexico.
Access Restrictions
Access restricted - see Head Archivist.
Finding Aid
Detailed lists available for some slides. Photographs were placed in folders and titled by Valerie Haig-Brown. Notes and item lists for some material were prepared by VHB. Valerie Haig-Brown lists are accompanied by a list of Andy, Dick and Charlie Russell slides used for Akamina-Kishinena slide show assembled by Charlie Russell in 1989 for Crown of the Continent campaign. The slide show was destroyed in Charlie Russell house fire, 1991.
Sub-series consists of annotated books indicating Riggall's opinions, observations or involvements
Title Source
Title based on contents of subseries
Content Details
ITEM LIST :
* Boone and Crockett Club / North American big game competitions, 1939; note on Riggall's chapter "Hunting the Black Bear" in North American big game, 1939
* Gray, Prentiss N. / North American big game : official measurement records, 1934; additions of McKnight and Riggall records for bighorn sheep and black bear
* Hornaday, William T. / Campfires in the Canadian Rockies, 1907; extensive margin notes on people, places, flora and fauna
* White, Stewart Edward / The Mountains, 1904; some notes on trail life
Diaries for 1958 through 1984 document the daily life of the Russell family and all family members, including Kay, Andy, Dick, Charlie, John, Gordon and Anne. The diaries also document the natural environment in which the family lived and traveled. Kay Russell made her last diary entry on Decembe…
Diaries for 1958 through 1984 document the daily life of the Russell family and all family members, including Kay, Andy, Dick, Charlie, John, Gordon and Anne. The diaries also document the natural environment in which the family lived and traveled. Kay Russell made her last diary entry on December 17th, 1984 and she passed away on December 30th. Her son Dick Russell made a final entry in the diary on January 4th, 1985
Sub-series consists of files of articles and stories by numerous authors collected for the High River and southern Alberta ranching research projects
Notes
Files were created as part of Glenbow-Alberta Institute research projects, 1956-1961
Access Restrictions
Reproduction may be restricted due to conservation concerns
Title Source
Title based on contents of sub-series
Content Details
LIST OF FILES (LUX/II/B4 - 160 to 183) :
* Re: people (biographies), East Longview Hill, Tongue Creek, early founding and settling of High River, pioneers of High River (alphabetical listing), ranches, Roman Catholic churches of southern Alberta, Calgary (2 cm) (B4-160)
* Re: people (biographies), Fort Whoop Up, Gladys Ridge district, Turner Valley, ranching, Longview, Macleod, Mitford, Creek, Cayley, NWMP, Bow Island, Davisburg, whiskey forts, sun dance (3 cm) (B4-161, 162)
* Re: people (biographies, obituaries), pioneer life, Pakan, explorers of western Canada, history of law enforcement in Alberta, Turner Valley and Black Diamond, Bow Island, Fish Creek, Pine Creek and Davisburg, Fort Whoop Up, Fort Standoff, Fort Kipp, High River, Hudson's Bay Company, first Missouri steamboats, correspondence with Montana Historical Society (1930), Fort Benton (3.5 cm) (B4-163 to 165)
* Manuscript: Alberta cow country / by Guy Weadick, 124 p. (1 cm) (B4-166)
* Re: people (biographies), Tongue Creek, ranching, history of the Roman Catholic churches in southern Alberta, East Longview Hill, polo ponies, St. Joseph's Indian Industrial School. Including 2 newsclippings (3 cm) (B4-167, 168)
* Re: people (biographies), southern Alberta, High River, Fort Whoop Up, Fort Standoff and Fort Kipp. Includes: correspondence between Saskatchewan Historical Society and Historian Society of Montana re Little Bear; newsclipping (.5 cm) (B4-169)
* Re: people (biographies), Smoky Lake, Reverend J. H. Ruttan, Rossville Mission, High River, the press in Western Canada, Medicine Hat, Cochrane, western plains Claresholm, NWMP in the foothills, ranching. Includes newsclippings (3.5 cm) (B4-170 to 172)
* Re: people (biographies), Raymond, Claresholm, Diamond City, Lethbridge, T. L. Ranch, James Redfern, Taber, Medicine Hat, Fish Creek, Pine Creek and Davisburg, Turner Valley and Black Diamond (1.5 cm) (B4-173)
* Re: people (biographies), Macleod Gazette, glacial geology from Turner Valley to Coleman, High River, churches, E. P. Ranch, western polo, Raymond, Gladys Ridge district, Midnapore, Stavely, The Highwood (index and article), Glenbow, oil districts, Bow Island, schools, Okotoks (3 cm) (B4-174, 175)
* Re: people (biographies), Tongue Creek, western plains and foothills of Alberta, High River, early medicine in Calgary, law enforcement in Alberta, Claresholm, Beaver Creek Valley, irrigation in the Palliser Triangle area (2 cm) (B4-176, 177)
* Notes and drafts re: From travois to track, the western Canadian horse / by Doreen Runciman (1.5 cm) (B4-178)
* Story: The Legend of Turtle Mountain / Laurie Stanley, 2 p. (B4-179)
* Manuscript: History of early days at Pincher Creek, 66p., author unknown (.5 cm) (B4-180)
* Manuscript: A history of the High River district, author unknown, 206p (3 cm) (B4-181 to 183)
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…
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]
Records consist of certificates and related items regarding degrees and honors awarded to Andy Russell. Includes "Ten Year Old Monarch" International Association of Lions Clubs, ca.1970; Outstanding Achievement, Canadian Parks / Recreation Association, 1971; Julian T. Crandall Conservation Trophy,…
25 textual records : includes photographs, published items, 4 oversize items (B).
Scope & Content
Records consist of certificates and related items regarding degrees and honors awarded to Andy Russell. Includes "Ten Year Old Monarch" International Association of Lions Clubs, ca.1970; Outstanding Achievement, Canadian Parks / Recreation Association, 1971; Julian T. Crandall Conservation Trophy, Travel Industry Association of Canada, 1976; Alberta Achievement Award, 1977; Doctor of Laws, University of Calgary (accompanied by programme and photographs), 1977; Doctor of Laws, University of Lethbridge (accompanied by photograph), 1977; Order of Canada investiture programme and photographs, 1977; Winchester Canada Outdoorsman of the Year, (accompanied by press release and photographs, 1979, (oversize); also includes 2 awards for speaking engagements.
Finding Aid
Access by advance appointment only
Title Source
Title based on accession record.
Content Details
Achievement award. -- 1977. -- 1 item of textual records. -- Award for Environmental Conservation and Literature, presented by the Government of Alberta, Oct.29, 1977. -- Title based on item. Sportsman's Club of America [membership certificate]. -- n.d. -- 1 item of textual records. Citation for outstanding achievement. -- 1971. -- 1 item of textual records. -- For exceptional contribution to Parks/Recreation Canada. -- Presented Aug. 19, 1971. Held in Oversize "B"
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…
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