Fireside Chat with Glen Boles

Glen was introduced to mountain climbing

by Heinz Kahl, a new arrival in Canada from Germany, and immediately fell in love with high places.

During the 1960s he climbed often with Brian Greenwood, one of Canada’s finest mountaineers and did many difficult ascents including several new routes.

Glen is best known for his association with a group of men called The Grizzly Group – Don Forest, Leon Kubbernus, Mike Simpson, Jim Fosti, Gordon Scruggs, Walt Davis and Lyn Michaud. Together they visited many remote areas and climbed hundreds of mountains.

Glen was also involved in the 1967 Centennial expedition to the St. Elias Mountains in the Yukon Territory of northern Canada organized the Alpine Club of Canada.

Glen also excelled as an artist, and was best known for his finely detailed, pen and ink drawings of mountains and wildlife. In 2006 a book called My Mountain Album was published, showcasing Glen’s fine photography and art.

Glen and his wife Liz were married in 1965 and have been devoted to each other for over fifty years. Together they spent many wonderful days hiking, skiing and climbing their beloved hills. This is another in the very popular Fireside Chat series, hosted by Chic Scott.

This film was generously sponsored by Bill Hanlon and the Wim and Nancy Pauw Foundation and Lake Louise Ski Resort.

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