Author Archives: Bill Kerr

About Bill Kerr

Weekend climber, scrambler and backcountry skier from Calgary, Alberta, Canada.

Nihahi Ridge Sept 16, 2021

Posted on September 18, 2021 by Bill Kerr

Sunny Thursday hike with Stu. 840 m and 12.8 km RT Pics

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Etherington Baril Ridge Sept 6, 2021

Posted on September 9, 2021 by Bill Kerr

Short day scramble practice in Kananaskis with Kevin. Pics

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Kent South Aug 21, 2021

Posted on August 26, 2021 by Bill Kerr

Short day with Kevin and Roy. Wet in the trees most of way with some path.

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Iceline Yoho Hike Aug 15, 2021

Posted on August 24, 2021 by Bill Kerr

21.5 km and 1000 m – relaxed 7.5 hrs. Good exercise but missed a lot of the views due to smoke. Glacier has receeded a fair bit since mid 80’s.

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Storm Mountain Kananaskis Scramble Aug 10th

Posted on August 13, 2021 by Bill Kerr

80+ kmph wind gusts stopped us right near the top. We were blown over and the flying gravel was unpleasant. 1000 m Pics

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Spoon Needle Scramble attempt from Galatea Creek. July 22nd

Posted on July 24, 2021 by Bill Kerr

Spoon Needle attempt from Galatea trail. Started too late in day. Started just before cross 4th bridge. Turned left and followed trail by creek and up into trees. Some flagging and elk trails but mainly bush wacking on a random … Continue reading →

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Powderface East summit July 20, 2021

Posted on July 22, 2021 by Bill Kerr

More hikes for charity 600 m and 5.5 km RT Pics

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Tower of Babel Banff Scramble July 1, 2021

Posted on July 4, 2021 by Bill Kerr

Scramble with Kevin K and Stu. About 6 km and 550 m The rock is Quartzite so harder and breaks into blocks and rectangles so not as stable in piles versus limestone and shale. Very slippery when wet. Trail not … Continue reading →

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Mount Allan June 27, 2021

Posted on July 4, 2021 by Bill Kerr

Hot hike with Kevin K, Stu, Kyle and Ben. Started early to avoid worst of heat but heavy sun all the way and most ran out of water. 20+ km and 1600+ m with loss and regain Pics

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Windtower June 13, 2021

Posted on June 22, 2021 by Bill Kerr

With Kevin K and Stu. Windy day above tree line. They are hiking 8848 vertical meters in June/July to raise money for Endurability which is volunteer activity to help disabled people has access to the mountains. See Rocky Mountain Adaptive … Continue reading →

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