A Fireside Chat with Ben Gadd
Ben Gadd is one of the most interesting characters in the Bow Valley. He was born and grew up in Colorado and emigrated with his wife,...
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whytemuseum
- Jun 10
- 1 min
Pushing the Limits: the Legacy | Episode Six - Barry Blanchard
While researching for his book Pushing the Limits, Chic Scott recorded interviews with Canada’s leading mountaineers like Barry Blanchard.
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tswanson8
- May 13
- 1 min
Pushing the Limits: the Legacy Episode Five - Brian Greenwood
In 1996 and 1997 Chic Scott recorded 84 interviews with leading mountaineers all across Canada, as research for his book, Pushing the...
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whytemuseum
- Apr 20
- 3 min
It's About Blooming Time!
It’s About Blooming Time juxtaposes the lifting of Covid restrictions against the welcome arrival of spring!
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whytemuseum
- Apr 20
- 3 min
Recognizing Relations in Big Horn
Recognizing Relations has been a way to make connections with our neighbouring First Nations extending to Big Horn, a Stoney Nakoda reserve.
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tswanson8
- Apr 19
- 3 min
Book Review - A Feeling for Rock
A Feeling for Rock is not your typical climbing book. Sarah-Jane Dobner creates an intimate collection of essays, poems, comics, and images.
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tswanson8
- Apr 19
- 5 min
What's New in the Archives and Special Collections: Ben Gadd
In the summer of 2021, Ben Gadd and his son, Will, came to the Whyte Museum along with carloads of materials earmarked for donation.
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tswanson8
- Apr 19
- 3 min
Book Review - The Strangers
Katherena Vermette’s recent novel follows three generations of women of the Strangers, a Metis family living in Winnipeg.
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tswanson8
- Apr 15
- 1 min
Pushing the Limits: the Legacy Episode Four - Kevin Doyle
Kevin Doyle is one of the finest alpinists to come from Canada. This interview was recorded by Chic Scott in Kevin’s Calgary home in 1996.
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tswanson8
- Mar 19
- 3 min
Hans Gmoser, a Canadian Mountain Legend
By Chic Scott Back to the Cairn Hans Gmoser came to Canada from Austria in December 1951. He was nineteen years old and had only a few...
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ndelbecq
- Mar 19
- 1 min
Pushing the Limits: the Legacy Episode Three - Hans Gmoser
Hans Gmoser played an important role in the Canadian mountain community for over 50 years. He pioneered rock climbing and ski touring;...
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tswanson8
- Feb 19
- 1 min
Pushing the Limits: The Legacy Episode Two - Sharon Wood
In 1996 and 1997 Chic Scott recorded 84 interviews with leading mountaineers all across Canada, as research for his book, Pushing the...
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