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Person
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Charles Chapman
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Description area
Dates of existence
1883-1960
History
Charles "Chappy" Chapman was an early and influential member of the British Columbia Mountaineering Club. He joined in 1908, after his arrival from his native England, and later served as President and Vice-President. A printer by trade, his firm Chapman & Warwick printed the Club’s newsletter, The B.C. Mountaineer, for many years. Chapman was particularly active in the Garibaldi region and helped to open this area to other climbers. After his death in 1960, a canister containing a record of his ascents was placed on the top of Guard Mountain in Garibaldi Park as a tribute to his efforts.