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A Fireside Chat with Ben Gadd

Ben Gadd is one of the most interesting characters in the Bow Valley, best known for his 800-page tome, Handbook of the Canadian Rockies.

Jun 10, 20221 min read

A journey through the life of Roy Andersen, one of the Whyte Museum’s most loyal supporters, who died on August 19, 2021.

Sep 15, 20213 min read

Lloyd "Kiwi" Gallagher is a mountaineer, guide and rescue specialist. He is also a devoted husband and father. A pioneer of helicopter...

Sep 1, 20211 min read

By Chic Scott Back to The Cairn Back in 1996 I filmed an interview with Glen Boles while I was working on my climbing history book,...

Jul 21, 20213 min read

Back to The Cairn On February 6, 2020, Jillian Roulet was interviewed by Chic Scott as part of the Whyte Museum's popular Fireside Chat...

Feb 14, 20201 min read

On November 26, 2019, elusive Rocky Mountain legend, Charlie Locke was interviewed by Chic Scott as part of the Whyte Museum's popular...

Dec 16, 20191 min read

Back to The Cairn On October 24, 2019, Roy Anderson was interviewed by Chic Scott as part of the Whyte Museum's popular Fireside Chat...

Nov 15, 20191 min read

Back to The Cairn The Whyte Museum would like to thank the Wim and Nancy Pauw Foundation for their generous support of the popular...

Sep 13, 20191 min read