File consists of introductory packages put together for Camp Coordinators on pack trips led by the Trail Riders of the Canadian Rockies in 2008. File includes contact lists, name lists and basic information about riders, participant reports, printed maps and brochures pertaining to specific packing…
File consists of introductory packages put together for Camp Coordinators on pack trips led by the Trail Riders of the Canadian Rockies in 2008. File includes contact lists, name lists and basic information about riders, participant reports, printed maps and brochures pertaining to specific packing trips in 2008, blank survey sheets and insurance waivers, and itineraries. Items are kept in order of 2008 ride numbers: Ride 1, Ride 2, etc.
Fonds consists of two sous-fonds: M521 and V75.
M521 consists of four series, 154 cm, ca.1870-2002. Series I: Dorothy Wardle Personal Papers, 69.5 cm, ca.1870-2002 (includes Dorothy's written work and research and notes related to Banff). Series II: Wardle Family, 32.5 cm, 1872-1998 (including cor…
154 cm of textual records. -- 1304 photographs (1190 prints, 95 negatives, 19 transparencies). -- 6 photograph albums.
History / Biographical
The Wardle family was comprised of husband and wife, James Morey Wardle (June 26,1888 - May 18,1971) and Maud Leette (Roney) Wardle (May 24,1889 - December 1,1969), and their one child, Dorothy Hope Wardle (May 23,1919 - July 20,2003).
James Wardle, born in Chiliwack, British Columbia, was a civil engineer and public servant. He was the Superintendent of Banff National Park from 1918-1921, Chief Engineer for Parks Canada from 1921-1935, and Deputy Minister of the Interior from 1935-1936. He is primarily known as a highway design engineer, particularly for building the Banff-Windermere, Banff-Lake Louise, and Banff-Jasper highways. He was a councillor for the Municipality of Rockcliffe Park in Ontario and he was the President of the Trail Riders of the Canadian Rockies in Banff from 1925-1929. Mount Wardle in Vermillion was named after him in 1921. James married Leette on November 4, 1913, with whom he had one child, Dorothy.
Born in Calgary, Alberta, Dorothy (also known as Dot and Dorie) grew up in Banff, Alberta and Ottawa, Ontario, due to her father's position with the federal government. She was educated at the Mountain School in Banff and at the Elmwood School in Ottawa. All three family members were graduates of Queen's University in Kingston, Ontario. James graduated in 1912 with a Bachelor of Science in Engineering, Leette graduated with a Bachelor's degree, and in 1942, Dorothy also earned a Bachelor's degree. Dorothy was prominent in student life and active in athletics. In 1941, Dorothy became the first woman elected as President of the Alma Mater Society and during her academic career, Dorothy was a member of the Levana Intercollegiate Debative, University Centenary Committee, and Queen’s War Aid Commission.
Dorothy spent her career as a freelance writer however, upon graduation she served as the first Secretary-In-Charge of Records at Carleton College (now Carleton University) from 1942-1944 in Ottawa and in the mid-1950s worked as a secretary for the Glenbow Foundation in Calgary. Dorothy pursued a lifelong interest in traveling, art, and antiques. Although she was fiercely proud and protective of Banff and the Park, and remained a volunteer and patron of the Whyte Museum of the Canadian Rockies, Dorothy eventually settled in Sidney, British Columbia and shared an apartment with Sheila Iris Ritchie, with whom Dorothy travelled extensively. After her death in 2003, Dorothy, "Dorie," was laid to rest alongside her parents in the Old Banff Cemetery.
Scope & Content
Fonds consists of two sous-fonds: M521 and V75.
M521 consists of four series, 154 cm, ca.1870-2002. Series I: Dorothy Wardle Personal Papers, 69.5 cm, ca.1870-2002 (includes Dorothy's written work and research and notes related to Banff). Series II: Wardle Family, 32.5 cm, 1872-1998 (including correspondence with Carl Rungius and Mrs. Helen Brett, and Christmas and other greeting cards from Peter and Catharine Whyte). Series III: Queen's University, 7.5 cm, 1911-1980 (including graduation certificates for each family member and records pertaining to Dorothy's participation on the Alma Mater Society). Series IV: Travel, 44.5 cm, ca.1950-1988 (includes hand-written notebooks meticulously detailing their travels).
V75 consists of two series, 79.5 cm, ca. 1912-2001. Series I: Wardle Family, ca. 1912-1971, 6 albums, 31 cm of photograph prints and negatives (including family trips, trail rides in the Canadian Rocky Mountains, and family gatherings). Series II: Dorothy Wardle, 1972-2001, 34 cm of photograph prints, negatives, and transparencies (including Dorothy's travels in Alberta and British Columbia, overseas, and various outings with friends).
Sub-series of hut registers from the Elk Lakes Cabin produced by the Alpine Club of Canada between 2004 and 2018. 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…
According to the Alpine Club of Canada's website:
"The Elk Lakes Cabin is a log cabin close to Calgary that is a cozy base for hiking, ski touring and ice climbing.
Elk Lakes in the summer is a welcome base for families exploring the wonderful hiking in the Park. Sparkling lakes, majestic peaks and nearly limitless hiking options are waiting to be explored.
A reasonable 3 to 4 hour hike from Peter Lougheed Park makes this a popular family destination and a first-time backcountry hut experience for many.
The Elk Lakes Cabin in the winter is a cozy and warm base for ski touring and ice climbing adventures. Ski tourers often refer to Elk Lakes as a lesser-known Lake O’Hara, with outstanding terrain and fluffy BC powder.
Fat, pure-ice routes and skinny, modern mixed climbs abound in the area, mostly on the south face of Mt. Fox that overlooks the upper Elk Lake. Tick off classic Rockies ice climbs by day, dry your ropes in the cozy cabin by night.
The Elk Lakes Cabin is one of five huts operated by the ACC which reside in the BC Parks jurisdiction. ACC Membership is not required to advance book or receive a discounted rate at these huts."
Scope & Content
Sub-series of hut registers from the Elk Lakes Cabin produced by the Alpine Club of Canada between 2004 and 2018. 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 / K / 1: Elk Lakes Hut Jul 18, 2004 - Jul 24, 2005
M200 / IV / K / 2: Elk Lakes Hut Register 2006 - 2008
M200 / IV / K / 3: Elk Lakes Hut Register 2008 - 2009
M200 / IV / K / 4: Elk Lakes Cabin Hut Registry [2009-2011]
M200 / IV / K / 5: Elk Lakes Cabin 2012-2014
M200 / IV / K / 6: Elk Lakes Cabin register [2014-2016]
M200 / IV / K / 7: 2017 Elk Lakes Cabin Hut Register
M200 / IV / K / 8: Elk Lakes Hut Register 2017-2018
Files consist of summit notes and summit registers from Gap Peak produced by the Alpine Club of Canada between around 2006 to 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 …
Summit Registers and Notes produced by Alpine Club of Canada
Date Range
ca. 2006-2016
Physical Description
2 cm of textual records
2 volumes
History / Biographical
Gap Peak is located in Kananaskis near Mount Fable, AB. Gap Peak is within the Grotto Mountain Provincial Recreation Area. Grotto Mountain, Mount Fable, and Anklebiter Ridge are in the surrounding area of Gap Peak.
Scope & Content
Files consist of summit notes and summit registers from Gap Peak produced by the Alpine Club of Canada between around 2006 to 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 / 61: Gap Peak [ca. 2006 -2015]
M200 / V / A / 62: GAP PEAK [2016]
File consists of a summit record from Grizzly Peak produced by the Alpine Club of Canada from around 2005 to 2009. The register was placed on Grizzly Peak as part of the Centennial celebrations for Alberta in 2005. Summit record includes entries from visitors to the various summits which pertain to…
Summit Registers and Notes produced by Alpine Club of Canada
Date Range
ca. 2005-2009
Physical Description
2 cm of textual record
1 volume
History / Biographical
Grizzly Peak is located in the Kananaskis River Valley, Alberta.
Scope & Content
File consists of a summit record from Grizzly Peak produced by the Alpine Club of Canada from around 2005 to 2009. The register was placed on Grizzly Peak as part of the Centennial celebrations for Alberta in 2005. 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 / 174: Grizzly Peak [ca. 2005-2009]
Files consist of summit notes and summit registers from Mount Baldy produced by the Alpine Club of Canada between 1997 and 2008. 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…
Summit Registers and Notes produced by Alpine Club of Canada
Date Range
1997-1998
2002-2008
Physical Description
5 volumes
7 cm of textual records
History / Biographical
Mount Baldy is located in the Kananaskis River Valley in the Canadian Rockies, Alberta.
Scope & Content
Files consist of summit notes and summit registers from Mount Baldy produced by the Alpine Club of Canada between 1997 and 2008. 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 / 89: Mount Baldy Summit register May 9, 1997 - Aug. 26, 1998
M200 / V / A / 90: Summit Register - MT. Baldy (West Summit), 2002 - 2006
M200 / V / A / 91: 2005 AB. Centennial Mtn. Expedition Mt. Baldy, 2005 -2006
M200 / V / A / 92: Summit Register - MT. Baldy (West Peak), 2006-2007
M200 / V / A / 93: Summit Register - MT. Baldy, Aug 2007 - Oct 2008
Files consist of summit notes and summit registers from Mount Kidd produced by the Alpine Club of Canada between 1994 and 2010. Summit records include entries from visitors to the various summits which pertain to individuals' hiking and climbing trips; details of specific events which occurred whil…
Summit Registers and Notes produced by Alpine Club of Canada
Date Range
1994-2010
Physical Description
3 volumes
3 cm of textual records
History / Biographical
Mount Kidd is a located in Spray Valley Provincial Park and Kananaskis Valley, AB. The mountain has a double summit and was named for John Alfred (Fred) Kidd. The first ascent of the mountain was made by R. C. (Bob) Hind and J. F. Tarrant in 1947.
Scope & Content
Files consist of summit notes and summit registers from Mount Kidd produced by the Alpine Club of Canada between 1994 and 2010. 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 / 94: Mt. Kidd Summit Register July 23, 1994 - Aug 28, 1998
M200 / V / A / 95: Summit Register - MT. Kidd, South Peak, Sept. 1995 - 2006
M200 / V / A / 96: Mt. Kidd Summit Register July 2003 - July 2010
Files consist of summit notes and summit registers from Mount Lougheed produced by the Alpine Club of Canada between 1967 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 …
Summit Registers and Notes produced by Alpine Club of Canada
Date Range
1967-1970
1980
1996-2017
Physical Description
4 cm of textual records
3 volumes
History / Biographical
Mount Lougheed is located in Kananaskis Country near the Spray Lakes Reservoir, in Alberta. Mount Lougheed has three summits, and the mountain is part of the Canadian Rockies. The highest of the three peaks is known as Peak 2 or Lougheed II.
Scope & Content
Files consist of summit notes and summit registers from Mount Lougheed produced by the Alpine Club of Canada between 1967 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 include:
M200 / V / A / 140: [Mt. Lougheed, 1967-1970, 1980]
M200 / V / A / 141: Mt. Lougheed 1996-2007
M200 / V / A / 142: [Lougheed II 2007-2017]
File consists of a summit record from Mount Pocaterra produced by the Alpine Club of Canada in 2006. 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 s…
Summit Registers and Notes produced by Alpine Club of Canada
Date Range
2006
Physical Description
0.5 cm of textual record
1 volume
History / Biographical
Mount Pocaterra is located in the Elk Range of the Canadian Rockies, Alberta. Mount Pocaterra is in Kananaskis.
Scope & Content
File consists of a summit record from Mount Pocaterra produced by the Alpine Club of Canada in 2006. 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 / 186: Mount Pocaterra Highwood Pass