Series consists of textual records, including notes, manuscripts and other related materials, pertaining to the creation of the book "Deep Powder and Steep Rock".
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
Series consists of textual records, including notes, manuscripts and other related materials, pertaining to the creation of the book "Deep Powder and Steep Rock".
Notes
Series consists of five sub-series:
M57 / V / A: Research files
M57 / V / B: Maps
M57 / V / C: Interviews
M57 / V / D: Photograph notes
M57 / V / E: Draft Manuscript
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
Sub-series consists of travel brochures and maps which were collected and used by Ben Gadd. Sub-series contains five sub-sub series:
M590 / I / A / i : Travel guides and pocket maps
M590 / I / A / ii : Topographical maps
M590 / I / A / iii : Geological maps
M590 / I / A / iv : Highway maps
M590 / …
Sub-series consists of travel brochures and maps which were collected and used by Ben Gadd. Sub-series contains five sub-sub series:
M590 / I / A / i : Travel guides and pocket maps
M590 / I / A / ii : Topographical maps
M590 / I / A / iii : Geological maps
M590 / I / A / iv : Highway maps
M590 / I / A / v : Index maps, other
Notes
Some materials in sub-series are annotated with notes by Ben Gadd
File consists of 1 cm of textual material in the form of newspaper clippings, 32 x 60 cm or smaller. File pertains to the career of Murray Hay as a ski map artist. File documents Hay's wide-ranging success creating trail maps for ski resorts, particularly in Alberta and British Columbia, Canada (al…
File consists of 1 cm of textual material in the form of newspaper clippings, 32 x 60 cm or smaller. File pertains to the career of Murray Hay as a ski map artist. File documents Hay's wide-ranging success creating trail maps for ski resorts, particularly in Alberta and British Columbia, Canada (although he made maps for ski resorts and other organizations internationally, particularly in the United States). File also includes interviews with Hay about his mapmaking process and style, successes, challenges (including the impact of technology on his work).
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Notes
Includes articles that were published in the Calgary Sun (January 17, 1991) and the Calgary Herald (March 11, 1993; March 2, 1996; April 16, 1998).
File consists of 1.5 cm of textual records, 58 x 72.5 cm and 21.5 x 27.5 cm. File pertains to ski trail maps of Sunshine Ski Area created by Murray Hay. File includes two published reproductions of original trail maps in poster format made by Hay for the Husky World Downhill and Giant Slalom on Mar…
1.5 cm of textual records (58 x 72.5 cm and 21.5 x 27.5 cm)
Scope & Content
File consists of 1.5 cm of textual records, 58 x 72.5 cm and 21.5 x 27.5 cm. File pertains to ski trail maps of Sunshine Ski Area created by Murray Hay. File includes two published reproductions of original trail maps in poster format made by Hay for the Husky World Downhill and Giant Slalom on March 8-9, 1986.
File consists of 1 cm of textual records, 10 x 22 cm. File pertains to tourist maps of the Canadian Rocky Mountains created by Murray Hay. File includes a brochure of titled "Canadian Rockies Access Maps" that, when unfolded, includes several maps of the various areas that make up the Canadian Rock…
File consists of 1 cm of textual records, 10 x 22 cm. File pertains to tourist maps of the Canadian Rocky Mountains created by Murray Hay. File includes a brochure of titled "Canadian Rockies Access Maps" that, when unfolded, includes several maps of the various areas that make up the Canadian Rocky Mountains, like Kananaskis Country, Canmore, Banff National Park, Jasper National Park, Yoho National Park, etc.
File consists of maps depicting the Banff townsite and nearby travel routes. Includes a trail map for Banff, Yoho and Kootenay National Parks; a road map for Banff and nearby areas [1965]; a numbered townsite map of Banff marking local hotels and attractions; and a photocopied map of a trail route …
0.5 cm of textual records (4 maps ; 35.5 x 21.5 cm or smaller)
Scope & Content
File consists of maps depicting the Banff townsite and nearby travel routes. Includes a trail map for Banff, Yoho and Kootenay National Parks; a road map for Banff and nearby areas [1965]; a numbered townsite map of Banff marking local hotels and attractions; and a photocopied map of a trail route used by the Trail Riders of the Canadian Rockies [n.d.]
Notes
Banff townsite map has annotation marking the location of the Trail Ride Office on Caribou St.
File consists of two folded maps and a small clipping [possibly top or bottom portion from a different map or one of maps in file]. One map is of Banff National Park and one is of Lake Louise [1959]. Banff National Park map has black pencil tracings over trail section near the bottom of the map and…
0.5 cm of textual records (2 maps ; 60.5 x 57.5 and 60 x 56.5 cm)
Scope & Content
File consists of two folded maps and a small clipping [possibly top or bottom portion from a different map or one of maps in file]. One map is of Banff National Park and one is of Lake Louise [1959]. Banff National Park map has black pencil tracings over trail section near the bottom of the map and annotation in bottom right corner which reads "Natural Bridge". Lake Louise map produced by the Government of Canada.
File consists of 10 prints : col. ; 64 x 61 cm or smaller. File pertains to Murray Hay's participation in Calgary's Olympic Bid in the early 1980s. File includes a variety of different reproduced draft maps depciting Calgary and Canada Olympic Park, Banff National Park, Kananaskis, Spray Valley, et…
File consists of 10 prints : col. ; 64 x 61 cm or smaller. File pertains to Murray Hay's participation in Calgary's Olympic Bid in the early 1980s. File includes a variety of different reproduced draft maps depciting Calgary and Canada Olympic Park, Banff National Park, Kananaskis, Spray Valley, etc.
Notes
Date range is approximate. The Olympic Bid was selected in 1981.
One print depicting the City of Calgary with the Canadian Rockies in the background has a note taped to it that reads: "A view from Calgary to Banff showing Olympic sites for 1988 winter games (proximity exaggerated."