Ebenezer William “Wild Bill” Peyto
(1868 – 1943)
Born in Kent, England in 1868 Peyto emigrated to Canada in 1886. This colourful character was a well respected guide and later warden of the Rocky Mountains. His Knowledge of the mountains was equaled by few.
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Walter D.Wilcox
(1869 – 1949)
As an American student of Yale made several visits to the Rockies and formed part of the ‘Lake Louise Club’
The Club were bent on exploring , climbing and mapping the then unknown wilderness.
Wilcox also wrote the first book about the Rockies ‘Camping in the Canadian Rockies’
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Christian Hasler Sr.
(1857 – 1924)
Led the first ascent on Mount Assinboine, would come over for each season but would return to Switzerland in the fall.
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Arthur P. Coleman
(1852 – 1939)
Professor of Geology at the University of Torronto who completed 8 major exploratory trips of the Rockies. Author of the ‘The Canadian Rockies, New and Old Trails’
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Mary Schaffer
(1861 – 1939)
An accompalished artist, writer and photographer who was the first non native women to trave through Banff and Jasper national Parks. Author of ‘Old Indian Trails of the Canadian Rockies’. ”
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Charles Fay
(1861 – 1939)
Professor Charles Fay, a president of the Appalachian Mountain Club and the founder and first president of the American Alpine Club. A distinguished climber who made his last climb at 84!
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Phillip S. Abbot
(1867 – 1896)
A Harvard educated lawyer who was condsidered to be a most capable climber. Sadly has the decoration of being the first person to die in the Rockies.
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James Outram *
(1864 – 1925)
Acheived numerous first ascents , originally born and raised in London England, he came to Canada in 1900. Author of ‘In the Heart of the Canadian Rockie’
* Though he is not mentioned by name in the story, his wonderful descriptions in his book provided much inspriation for the main characters narrative
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