Expedition Yukon 1967: Centennial and the Politics of Mountaineering in Kluane

The Yukon Alpine Centennial Expedition of 1967, organized by the Alpine Club of Canada to celebrate Canada's centennial, achieved 33 climbs in the St. Elias Range, including 27 first ascents, while also naming geographic features and leaving a cultural imprint. This expedition, funded by multiple governments, challenged traditional narratives of nationhood through its approach to mountain landscapes, contributing to the establishment of Kluane National Park in 1972. The study examines how these encounters and stories intersect with local knowledge, cultural landscapes, and environmental philosophy, providing insight into the politics of mountaineering and Canadian federalist nationalism in northern regions.

Reichwein, P. (2011). Expedition Yukon 1967: Centennial and the Politics of Mountaineering in Kluane. Canadian Historical Review, 92(3), 481–514. https://doi.org/10.3138/chr.92.3.481