Pertains to the experiences of James Outram, an English mountaineer and author. With a specific chapter dedicated to Banff, the author offers insight into what he considered to be the ‘training’ area of the Rocky Mountains, that being Banff itself. Due to his comprehensive climbing experience, the author is able to provide the reader with specific details pertaining to the Canadian Rocky Mountains based on his personal experience and adventures.
Contents
I. The mountains and their history
II. Banff the beautiful
III. Mt. Assiniboine
IV. Lake Louise
V. The tragedy on Mt. Lefroy
VI. The valley of the ten peaks
VII. Field and Mt. Stephen
VIII. The Yoho Valley
IX. The ottertail group
X. The valley of the upper bow
XI. The sources of the North Saskatchewan
XII. Mt. Forbes
XIII. The mountains of the West Branch
XIV. Mt. Bryce
XV. Farther north
Notes
Chapter dedicated to Banff contained in the following page numbers ; 27 -37
Pertains to the commissioner report of the Dominion Parks for the year 1913. Published in 1914, the report was used to reflect on the events, successes and downfalls of the previous calendar year. The report discusses many of the Dominion Parks including, but not limited to Buffalo Park, Yoho Park, Elk Island Park, Waterton Lake Park and Jasper Park. Additionally, the report covers the Rocky Mountains Park. Within each discussion of the Dominion Parks, the publication makes mention of each location, wildlife patterns in the area and other relevant information. The report serves as a comprehensive guide to understanding the trails, status and condition of the Dominion Parks at the time.
Pertains to the commissioner report of the Dominion Parks for the year 1914. Published in 1915, the report was used to reflect on the events, successes and downfalls of the previous calendar year. The report discusses many of the Dominion Parks including, but not limited to Buffalo Park, Yoho Park, Elk Island Park, Waterton Lake Park and Jasper Park. Additionally, the report covers the Rocky Mountains Park. Within each discussion of the Dominion Parks, the publication makes mention of each location, wildlife patterns in the area and other relevant information. The report serves as a comprehensive guide to understanding the trails, status and condition of the Dominion Parks at the time.
Pertains to the commissioner report of the Canadian National Parks for the year 1923. Published in 1924, the report was used to reflect on the events, successes and downfalls of the previous calendar year. The report discusses many of the National Parks including, but not limited to, Buffalo National Park, Yoho National Park, Elk Island National Park, Waterton Lake National Park and Jasper National Park. Additionally, the report covers the Rocky Mountains Park. The publication covers topics relating to wildlife, revenue generated and other relevant information pertaining to the status of the National Parks. The report serves as a comprehensive guide to understanding the status and condition of the Canadian National Parks as they were in the early 20th century.
Pertains to the commissioner report of the Canadian National Parks for the year 1925. Published in 1926, the report was used to reflect on the events, successes and downfalls of the previous calendar year. The report discusses many of the National Parks including, but not limited to, Buffalo National Park, Yoho National Park, Elk Island National Park, Waterton Lake National Park and Jasper National Park. Additionally, the report covers the Rocky Mountains Park. The publication covers topics relating to wildlife, revenue generated and other relevant information pertaining to the status of the National Parks. The report serves as a comprehensive guide to understanding the status and condition of the Canadian National Parks as they were in the early 20th century.
Pertains to the commissioner report of the Canadian National Parks for the year 1929. Published in 1930, the report was used to reflect on the events, successes and downfalls of the previous calendar year. The report discusses many of the National Parks including, but not limited to, Banff National Park, Yoho National Park, Kootenay National Park, Waterton Lake National Park and Jasper National Park. The publication covers topics relating to wildlife, revenue generated and other relevant information pertaining to the status of the National Parks. The report serves as a comprehensive guide to understanding the status and condition of the Canadian National Parks as they were in the early 20th century.
Pertains to the commissioner report of the Canadian National Parks for the year 1930. Published in 1931, the report was used to reflect on the events, successes and downfalls of the previous calendar year. The report discusses many of the National Parks including, but not limited to, Banff National Park, Yoho National Park, Kootenay National Park, Waterton Lake National Park and Jasper National Park. The publication covers topics relating to wildlife, revenue generated and other relevant information pertaining to the status of the National Parks. The report serves as a comprehensive guide to understanding the status and condition of the Canadian National Parks as they were in the early 20th century.
Pertains to the commissioner report of the Canadian National Parks for the year 1931. Published in 1932, the report was used to reflect on the events, successes and downfalls of the previous calendar year. The report discusses many of the National Parks including, but not limited to, Banff National Park, Yoho National Park, Kootenay National Park, Waterton Lake National Park and Jasper National Park. The publication covers topics relating to wildlife, revenue generated and other relevant information pertaining to the status of the National Parks. The report serves as a comprehensive guide to understanding the status and condition of the Canadian National Parks as they were in the early 20th century.
Pertains to the history of Banff National Park. The author, Helen R. Belyea, provides a comprehensive description and glossary pertaining to the type of rocks that makes up the mountains in Banff National Park. Additionally, she highlights specific areas of geological interest such as, but not limited to the following: Hoodoos viewpoint, Sulphur Mountain, Lake Minnewanka, Mount Norquay and the Hot Springs. Due to the nature of the publication, that being a Geological Survey of Canada, the author includes an excerpt on rock formation for each area marked as one of geological interest.