JULY/AUGUST, 2003 NEWSLETTER

Peakfinder Updates
The structure of Peakfinder allows the user to almost instantly delve further into the geography and history of the Canadian Rockies if an individual or a peak catches your attention. For example, if the mountain in the Highwood Valley named for the distinctive cross that forms each spring is of interest, enter "Holy Cross Mountain (Alberta)" -there is another Holy Cross Mountain in British Columbia. Once there you'll read about Raymond Patterson who made the first ascent and George Pocaterra who named the mountain. If you're wondering more about either of these people their biographies are just a click away. If you read Patterson's and become interested in the "Giants of Giants of Nyahe-ya-'nibi" that he visited and wrote about, a click takes you to views and information about these peaks. As you read about Patterson's journey over North Kananaskis pass with his wife Marigold in 1945, a click takes you to information about the pass and a photo. Another takes you to the story of Patterson's attempt to climb what eventually became known as Patterson's Peak.

As the number of photos on the site continues to grow and the quality improve I would again like to thank the numerous photographers who have contributed their work, namely Rienk Lakeman, George Brindle, Alan Kane, Dr. John D. Birrell, Ken Jones, Dan Fox, Gillean Daffern, Tony Daffern, Gary Sargenia, Bennett Wong, Glen Boles, Vern Dewit, Larry Stanier, Steve Vachon, Greg Redies, Georgina Brown, Ed Michalski, David Wasserman, Dave Whiting, Steve Tober, Dave McRitchie, Rob Cowie, Ron Ellis, Denis Longuépée, Bill Cunes, Marge McArthur, Ferdl Taxbock, Karl Staddon, Anne Beliveau, Bob St. John, Pat McDonald, Carol Evans and, through Eric Higgs, photos from the Morrison Bridgland Repeat Photography Project. 

If you have a favourite mountain photo or any information about the peaks of the Canadian Rockies that you would like included in Peakfinder please contact <dave@peakfinder.com>.

Please note that all of the previous newsletters have been archived and are available on the site. If you're interested in other esoteric lists, unusual mountain names, etc. browse through the earlier issues. 


July/August's Unusual Canadian Rockies Name

MOUNT STORNOWAY
Stornoway is the official residence of the Canadian Leader of the Opposition. The mountain was named after the building in 1834.
Enter "Mount Stornoway" in the Finding Peaks search box to learn more about this mountain. 

Look who's honoured in the Canadian Rockies

FRANCIS AND GEORGE MAY
V. Ernest J. May was the Chief Map Draughtsman with the Topographical Surveys Branch of the Government of Canada. In 1925 he named Mount May in honour of his two nephews, Lieutenant George G. May and Private Francis Loren May, both of whom had been killed in France during WW I. George Peak and Francis Peak are high points on Mount May. Prior to the war Francis was employed with a topographical survey party.
For information about Mount May enter the name in the "Finding Peaks" search box on the main page.

July/August's Esoteric List

THE HIGHEST TWENTY PEAKS IN JASPER NATIONAL PARK
Mount Columbia, North Twin Peak, Twins Tower, Mount Alberta, South Twin Peak, Mount Kitchener, Mount Athabasca, Mount King Edward, Mount Brazeau, Mount Woolley, Snow Dome, Mount Andromeda, Stutfield Peak, Diadem Peak, Mount Edith Cavell, Mount Fryatt, Mount Chown, Mount Cromwell, Catacombs Mountain, Simon Peak
For information regarding any of these mountains enter the name in the "Finding Peaks" section on the front page.

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