File consists of photographs depicting interior and exterior views of the Columbia Icefield Discovery Centre in Jasper National Park, following renovations to the property in 1998.
File consists of photographs depicting interior and exterior views of the Columbia Icefield Discovery Centre in Jasper National Park, following renovations to the property in 1998.
Material Details
Original photo envelope annotated in black marker: "Icefield Ctr. 1998 Photos by Ben with Jill Seaton's camera"
File consists of photographs depicting interior and exterior views of the Columbia Icefield Discovery Centre in Jasper National Park, following renovations to the property in 1998.
30 photographs : 8 col. negative film strips ; 35 mm
Scope & Content
File consists of photographs depicting interior and exterior views of the Columbia Icefield Discovery Centre in Jasper National Park, following renovations to the property in 1998.
Material Details
Original photo envelope annotated in black marker: "Icefield Ctr. 1998 Photos by Ben [Gadd] with Jill Seaton's camera"
File consists of photographs taken by Ben Gadd during a trip to Jackman Flats Provincial Park in 1997. Images depict a dog, and measurements of a geological artifact.
25 photographs : 7 col. negative film strips ; 35 mm
Scope & Content
File consists of photographs taken by Ben Gadd during a trip to Jackman Flats Provincial Park in 1997. Images depict a dog, and measurements of a geological artifact.
File consists of photographs taken by Ben Gadd during a trip to Jackman Flats Provincial Park in 1997. Images depict unidentified individuals posing next to interpretive signs; hiking trails; a truck driving through sand; and measurements of a geological artifact.
File consists of photographs taken by Ben Gadd during a trip to Jackman Flats Provincial Park in 1997. Images depict unidentified individuals posing next to interpretive signs; hiking trails; a truck driving through sand; and measurements of a geological artifact.
File consists of photographs taken by Ben Gadd during a trip to Pembina River Provincial Park, including winter views of hiking trails and forested areas.
File consists of photographs taken by Ben Gadd during a trip to Pembina River Provincial Park, including winter views of hiking trails and forested areas.
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, …
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.
File pertains to mostly photographs of Hans Gmoser recieving awards or at award ceremonies. Also includes misc. photographs of skiing and climbing.
Notes
Main folder 11.V68-PA 285-303 in “Hans gets an “Golden Order award in 2002". V68-PA 304- 327 "Margaret Gmoser" envelope. V68-PA 328-342 in “Finance Cash Flow Projections" folder.
IMAGES :
285. [Hans with award, standing, two other men present], 2002, 15 x 10 cm, colour.
286. [Hans with award, standing, two other men present], 2002, 10 x 15 cm, colour.
287. “September 27, 2002 Dr. Josef Puhringer presenting the “Goldene Verdienstkreuz her Republik Osterreich” at the Landhouse in Linz-Austria, to Hans Gmoser, l. to r.: Dr. Wendeling Ettmayr, Austrian Ambassador to Canada, Hans Gmoser, Landeshauptmann Dr. Josef Puhringer (Governor of Upper Austria)”, [Handshake], 19 x 12.75 cm, colour, text typed on back in English.
288. [September 27, 2002 Dr. Josef Puhringer presenting the “Goldene Verdienstkreuz her Republik Osterreich” at the Landhouse in Linz-Austria, to Hans Gmoser Handshake], 19 x 12.75 cm, colour.
289. [Dr. Josepf Puhringer and another man presenting the “Goldene Verdienstkreuz her Republik Osterreich” at the Landhouse in Linz-Austria, to Hans Gmoser], September 27, 2002, 19 x 12.75 cm, colour, several circular marks on surface.
290. a “September 27, 2002 after being presented the “Goldene Verdienstkreuz her Republik Osterreich” at the Landhouse in Linz-Austria”, [Speech to crowd], 19 x 12.75 cm, colour, text typed on back in English.
290b. “September 27, 2002 after being presented the “Goldene Verdienstkreuz her Republik Osterreich” at the Landhouse in Linz-Austria”, [Close up], 19 x 12.75 cm, colour, text typed on back in English.
291. “September 27, 2002 after being presented the “Goldene Verdienstkreuz her Republik Osterreich” at the Landhouse in Linz-Austria”, [Close up], 19 x 12.75 cm, colour, text typed on back in English.
292. “September 27, 2002 Landeshauptmann Dr. Josef Puhringer (Governor of Upper Austria) speaking to about 50 invited guests at the occasion of awarding the “Goldene Verdienstkreuz her Republik Osterreich” to Hans Gmoser”, [Speech to crowd], 19 x 12.75 cm, colour, text typed on back in English.
293. “September 27, 2002 Dr. Josef Puhringer presenting a case of fine Austrian Schnaps at the Landhaus in Linz-Austria, to Hans Gmoser. l. to r.: Dr. Wendeling Ettmayr, Austrian Ambassador to Canada, Hans Gmoser, Landeshauptmann Dr. Josef Puhringer (Governor of Upper Austria)”, ], 19 x 12.75 cm, colour, text typed on back in English.
294. “September 27, 2002 Dr. Wendeling Ettmayr, Austrian Ambassador to Canada speaking to about 50 invited guests at the occasion of awarding the “Goldene Verdienstkreuz her Republik Osterreich” to Hans Gmoser”, [Speech to crowd], 19 x 12.75 cm, colour, text typed on back in English.
295. “September 27, 2002 Landeshauptmann Dr. Josef Puhringer (Governor of Upper Austria) speaking to about 50 invited guests at the occasion of awarding the “Goldene Verdienstkreuz her Republik Osterreich” to Hans Gmoser”, [Close up], 19 x 12.75 cm, colour, text typed on back in English.
296. “September 27, 2002 Landeshauptmann Dr. Josef Puhringer (Governor of Upper Austria) speaking to about 50 invited guests at the occasion of awarding the “Goldene Verdienstkreuz her Republik Osterreich” to Hans Gmoser”, [Speech to crowd], 19 x 12.75 cm, colour, text typed on back in English.
297. “September 27, 2002 Landeshauptmann Dr. Josef Puhringer (Governor of Upper Austria) speaking to about 50 invited guests at the occasion of awarding the “Goldene Verdienstkreuz her Republik Osterreich” to Hans Gmoser”, [Speech to crowd], 19 x 12.75 cm, colour, text typed on back in English.
298. “September 27, 2002 Landeshauptmann Dr. Josef Puhringer (Governor of Upper Austria) speaking to about 50 invited guests at the occasion of awarding the “Goldene Verdienstkreuz her Republik Osterreich” to Hans Gmoser”, [close up], 19 x 12.75 cm, colour, text typed on back in English.
299. “September 27, 2002 Hans receives the “Goldene Verdienstkreuz her Republik Osterreich” in Linz Austria, l. to r.: Dr. Wendeling Ettmayr, Austrian Ambassador to Canada, Hans Gmoser, Landeshauptmann Dr. Josef Puhringer (Governor of Upper Austria)”, [Handshake], 19 x 12.75 cm, colour, text typed on back in English.
300. “September 27, 2002 after being presented the “Goldene Verdienstkreuz her Republik Osterreich” in Linz Austria, [close up], 19 x 12.75 cm, colour, text typed on back in English, “Sept 27/02- Linz, Austria Receiving the Golden Verdienstkreuz of the Republic of Austria.”
301. [September 27, 2002 in crowd prior to being presented the “Goldene Verdienstkreuz her Republik Osterreich” in Linz Austria], 19 x 12.75 cm, colour.
302. [September 27, 2002 close up prior to being presented the “Goldene Verdienstkreuz her Republik Osterreich” in Linz Austria], 19 x 12.75 cm, colour.
303. [September 27, 2002 with Dr. Wendeling Ettmayr, Austrian Ambassador to Canada, and Landeshauptmann Dr. Josef Puhringer (Governor of Upper Austria) prior to presentation of “Goldene Verdienstkreuz her Republik Osterreich” at the Landhouse in Linz-Austria], 19 x 12.75 cm, colour.
Envelope Margaret Gmoser
304. “Marg Gmoser and Trixie Bugaboos 1968” [Margaret Gmoser holding face of coyote] photograph by Bruno Engler, copyright, 1968, 17.5 x 12.75 cm, black and white, matt finish.
305. [Margaret Gmoser and Trixie Bugaboos 1968 holding face of coyote] photograph by Bruno Engler, copyright, 1968, 28 x 21 cm, black and white.
Main folder 12
306. “Bugaboo Lodge 1968 Alouette III”, [Helicopter on snow], photograph by Bill Rosenfeld, April 1968, 11 x 11 cm, colour, caption written on back, “Gmoser” written at bottom left corner.
307. “L-R Betty Moove Bill Hazelett, Hans Gmoser, Margaret, Bu 1972?”, 13 x 9 cm, colour, “Gmoser” written at bottom left corner, caption written on post it note.
308. “Hans Cariboos 88 Nostalgia Week”, [Hans in bunny costume], 10 x 15 cm, colour, “1988 Ethan Compton, Hans Gmoser, Scipio Merler” on post it note, caption on back, “Gmoser” written at bottom left corner.
312. “Bugaboo Helipad 1969 or 70 204 Bell”, 13.5 x 10 cm, colour, caption written on post it note, “Gmoser” written on bottom left.
313. [Helicopter on left side, flying low], n.d., 15.25 x 10 cm, colour.
314. a. “Margaret, Hans, Conrad, [illegible] Cariboos 1976?”, [Group on skis, with mountain range in back], 17.8 x 12.7 cm, colour, caption on post it note, “Gmoser” written on bottom left.
314b. “Margaret Gmoser Hans (background), Bugaboos May 2, 1967”, [Margaret holding poles, with blue hood up], 6 x9 cm, colour, “Gmoser” written at bottom right.
315. “1965 Marg- Filming trip to Bugaboos –ski touring”, [Wearing navy sweater and red headband], 9 x 9 cm, colour, “Margaret MacGougan below Snowpatch Peak” on post it note, caption written on back, “Gmoser” written at bottom left.
316. “Reception lunch- Jean Stuart, Gertie Hartefeld Honnelor- chandeliers made by John Achenbach”, Feb 1968, 9 x 9 cm, black and white, caption written on back, “Gmoser” written at bottom left.
317. “Lynne Grillmair Frank Stark Quintet Glacier Mt. Taurus background 1981-82?”, [Two men standing to right of plane, in snow], 17.8 x 12.7 cm, black and white, caption written on back, “Gmoser” written at bottom left, matt finish.
318. “1967 Bugaboo Alouette Jim Davies pilot” [helicopter at top centre, framed by mountains], photograph by Hans Gmoser, 17.8 x 12.7 cm, colour, caption written on back, “Gmoser” written at bottom left, matt finish.
319. “Margaret Gmoser Bugaboos 1970s” photograph by Pete Wingle, 13 x 9 cm, colour, caption written on post it note, “Gmoser” written at bottom left.
320. “Nostalgia Bu 98 Bish McGill Bob Geber (victim)”, [Three people in white shirts with hair nets and masks, person on table], 13 x 9 cm, colour, caption written on back, “L-R Bish McGill Joan Patterson Bob Gerber Margaret Gmoser” written on post it note, “Gmoser” written at bottom right.
321. “Frank Stark Lynne Grillmair Quintet Glacier 1981-82 Super Cub 150 hp. plane", [Two men standing in snow, beside plane, on right holding skis], 17.8 x 12.7 cm, black and white, caption written on back, “Gmoser” written at bottom left corner, matt finish.
322. “1970 Bugaboos Conrad Gmoser and Chico (tame coyote)”, [Baby Conrad sitting to right of coyote], 8.5 x 9.5 cm, colour, caption written on post it note, “Gmoser” written at bottom left.
323. “Beer Commercial BU Lodge Lloyd Gallagher, Rouedi [?]Gertsth, Peter Schtinegger [?] Herb Blauer 1970?”, [Group of men sitting around stump inside with beer], 13.5 x 18.25 cm, colour, caption written on back, “Gmoser” written at top left corner, mounted on heavy card, matt finish.
324. “Bugaboo Bell B1”, [Helicopter central, with mountain in back], n.d., 18 x 13.25 cm, black and white, captions written on back, “Singer Col. 3 ½” deep P.12”, “Gmoser” written at bottom left.
325. “Loading, bottom of Bugaboo Glacier- Alouette Artouste Helicopter 1966”, [Helicopter facing to left, with two people near door], 18 x 13 cm, black and white, captions written on back, “Gmoser” written at bottom left corner, matt finish.
326. “Bugaboo Guides L-R Herb Bleuer, Leo Grillmair, Lloyd Gallegher, Hans Gmoser, Ruedi Gertsch, Peter Schluneggar, Sepp Renner, Frank Stark, Ernst Buehler”, [Group of men standing, with bags at feet], photograph by Bruno Engler, n.d., 23.25 x 18.5 cm, black and white, caption written on back, “Gmoser” written at bottom left corner, mounted on card.
327. [Hans Gmoser holding camera in professional shot], n.d., 20 x 26 cm, black and white, pin holes on four corners, paint drip at top centre.
Folder: “Finance Cash Flow Projections
328. [Bugaboo Bell B1 Helicopter central, with mountain in back], n.d., 18 x 13.25 cm, black and white, “Filler” written on back.
329. [Helicopter landing; Bugaboo Bell B1 Helicopter?] n.d., 18 x 13.25 cm, black and white, “Filler” written on back.
330. [Helicopter landing; Bugaboo Bell B1 Helicopter?] n.d., 18 x 13.25 cm, black and white, “P 1x2 1 5/6” deep 27 ½” written on back.
331. [Helicopter landing; Bugaboo Bell B1 Helicopter?] n.d., 18 x 13.25 cm, black and white.
332. [Lodge Bugaboo? In spring or summer, with man and boy standing at base], n.d., 17.25 x 12.5 cm, colour.
333. [Six skiers preparing in foreground, with mountains in back], n.d., black and white, 18 x 12.75 cm, matt finish.
334. [Six skiers preparing in foreground, with mountains in back], n.d., black and white, 18 x 12.75 cm, matt finish.
335. [Bugaboo Bell B1 Helicopter central, with mountain in back], n.d., 12.5 x 13.25 cm, black and white, “1 8 x 10 Test Print please!” written on back, front has pen marks indicating cropping.
336. [Three people with ski poles in foreground, standing at base of mountain peak], n.d., 13 x 17.75 cm, black and white.
337. [Helicopter at right side, framed by mountains], n.d., 12.5 x 18.25 cm, black and white, matt finish.
338. “For Marg G. Conrad- Toni Tochc- Snowpatch -3/78”, [Two people skiing in foreground, two people standing in background, mountain in back], 18 x 12.75 cm, black and white, matt finish, “B-BW-12” inscribed in pen at front bottom right.
339. [Helicopter above snow and trees, mountains in back, n.d., 8.5 x 8.5 cm, black and white.
340. [Orange, blue and green tents, surrounded by rocks with mountains in back], n.d., 9 x 9 cm, colour.
341. [Gmoser on red skis, going up snowdrift, with mountains in back], n.d., 9 x 9 cm, colour.
342. [Three people with poles, standing at base of mountain], n.d., 12.75 x 13 cm, black and white, pen lines on front indicate proposed cropping, “50 5 x 7, 5 8 x 10” written on back.
RESTRICTION UNDER REVIEW
309. “Hans Gmoser Shirley Bridges Bu. Nostalgia Wk”, [Hans dancing in drag, with beads in hair], 10 x 15 cm, colour, caption on post it note, “Gmoser” written at bottom left corner.
RESTRICTION UNDER REVIEW
310. “Shirley Bridge Bu” “Margaret Gmoser Bu 1981 or 82? Nostalgia Week”, [Margaret looking at Shirley, dressed up], 13 x 10 cm, colour, caption on post it note, “Gmoser” written at bottom left corner.
RESTRICTION UNDER REVIEW
311. “Adamants 19 Bish McGill Margaret Gmoser Joan Patterson Nostalgia Wk”, [Margaret in middle, holding hands of two people dressed in ski gear], n.d., 10 x 15 cm, colour, caption on post it note, “Gmoser written at bottom right corner.
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.
File consists of 12 CDs containing digital files used as research material for Chic Scott's book, Deep Powder and Steep Rock. Content pertains to Hans Gmoser and friends skiing in Austria and the Canadian Rockies [including Mount Logan], and early images of Hans Gmoser before he moved to Canada. Fi…
File consists of 12 CDs containing digital files used as research material for Chic Scott's book, Deep Powder and Steep Rock. Content pertains to Hans Gmoser and friends skiing in Austria and the Canadian Rockies [including Mount Logan], and early images of Hans Gmoser before he moved to Canada. File includes slideshows and individual image files.
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, …
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
Sub-series consists of textual records and photographs collected by Ben Gadd. Content pertains to various research subjects, current events and other topics of interest, including: environmental science; wildlife; sports and recreation; Parks Canada; clubs, charities and organizations; natural hist…
ca.180 cm of textual records -- 5 CDs with digital image files -- 1 floppy disk -- ca.122 photograph prints : b&w and col. -- 2 negatives : b&w ; 6 x 7.5 cm -- 26 film strips : col. negatives ; 35 mm
Scope & Content
Sub-series consists of textual records and photographs collected by Ben Gadd. Content pertains to various research subjects, current events and other topics of interest, including: environmental science; wildlife; sports and recreation; Parks Canada; clubs, charities and organizations; natural history; and conservation.
Notes
Subjects are arranged alphabetically by title. Original titles and arrangement of materials by Ben Gadd has been preserved. See file-level descriptions for content details.
File consists of published research material collected by Ben Gadd pertaining to stratigraphy and fossils. File includes one print photograph depicting a fossil found near Mt. Stephen, British Columbia [in folder M590/II/A/27] and one print depicting a geological feature in Jasper National Park.
Photographs produced by Christian W. Gronau of Whaletown, B.C. and Ron Kratochvil
Date Range
[1980-2012]
Physical Description
10 cm of textual records -- 2 photographs : col. prints ; 10 x 15 cm
Scope & Content
File consists of published research material collected by Ben Gadd pertaining to stratigraphy and fossils. File includes one print photograph depicting a fossil found near Mt. Stephen, British Columbia [in folder M590/II/A/27] and one print depicting a geological feature in Jasper National Park.
Notes
Some items in file are annotated by Ben Gadd
Material Details
Photographs stored in file with textual records to maintain original order
File consists of published research material collected by Ben Gadd pertaining to the study of Geomorphology and the Pleistocene Epoch. File includes one photograph print sent to Ben Gadd depicting a boulder [in file M590/II/A/32].
12 cm of textual records -- 1 photograph : col. print
Scope & Content
File consists of published research material collected by Ben Gadd pertaining to the study of Geomorphology and the Pleistocene Epoch. File includes one photograph print sent to Ben Gadd depicting a boulder [in file M590/II/A/32].
Storage Range
Materials stored in two file boxes: M590/II/A/26 to 32 and M590/II/A/33 to 38
File consists of printed photographs compiled by Ben Gadd pertaining to his book, Handbook of the Canadian Rockies. Images depict mountain views and geological formations in the Canadian Rockies; a compass and a map of Banff National Park; Ben Gadd working as a naturalist/interpreter; artist Matthe…
File consists of printed photographs compiled by Ben Gadd pertaining to his book, Handbook of the Canadian Rockies. Images depict mountain views and geological formations in the Canadian Rockies; a compass and a map of Banff National Park; Ben Gadd working as a naturalist/interpreter; artist Matthew Wheeler creating illustrations for the book; the construction of commercial buildings in Jasper; Cia Gadd comparing colour swatches; and deer grazing, possibly outside of the Gadd family home in Jasper.
Material Details
Photographs were originally stored in Tekarra Color Lab envelope
File consists of negative photographs compiled by Ben Gadd pertaining to his book, Handbook of the Canadian Rockies. Images depict mountain views and geological formations in the Canadian Rockies; a compass and a map of Banff National Park; Ben Gadd working as a naturalist/interpreter; artist Matth…
File consists of negative photographs compiled by Ben Gadd pertaining to his book, Handbook of the Canadian Rockies. Images depict mountain views and geological formations in the Canadian Rockies; a compass and a map of Banff National Park; Ben Gadd working as a naturalist/interpreter; artist Matthew Wheeler creating illustrations for the book; the construction of commercial buildings in Jasper; Cia Gadd comparing colour swatches; and deer grazing, possibly outside of the Gadd family home in Jasper.
Material Details
Photographs were originally stored in Tekarra Color Lab envelope