Author Archives: Bill Kerr

About Bill Kerr

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

Rainy Ridge/East Powderface June 11, 2021

After work Friday with Stu and Ben About 400 m and 5 km rt. 1hr 10 min up Pics

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Little Lougheed May 30, 2021

Little Lougheed 5.8 km 770 m 2:04 up with Kevin and Rod Some guy broke an ankle and had to be heli rescued. Pics

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Forget-me-not North Summit May 16, 2021

Hike with Kevin, Roy and Rod 710 m 12 km just over 2hrs – river xing was dry. Pics

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Exercise – covid and selling house have really curtailed trips.

some trips to Prairie mountain, Spring skiing at Nakiska and Lake Louise, More Prairie Mtn, Porcupine ridge in a blizzard,

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20 Notable or Significant Mountains for Alpine Climbers/Scramblers in the Canadian Rockies and Nearby Area

Interesting Climbing Mountains in Canadian Rockies and Nearby Area Assinniboine – highest in Southern Rockies – identifiable for 50 km+ , Matterhorn of Rockies, – fantastic/spectacular hiking backpacking destination. Most popular route is North Ridge which is facing camera and … Continue reading

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Ski Sunshine March 12, 2021

Good day with Wietse. 25 runs?

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Ski Nakiska March 4, 2021

Ski with Cliff. 81 yrs old and artificial knee. He still has it. Ex ski instructor.

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Ski Engadine Burn Feb 26, 2021

Quite skied out. went up about 600 m to near top of trees and turned back due to sugary snow. Quick run down with 6 inches on crust.

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West Bragg Creek -hike Feb 6, 2021

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Fisera ridge Skin up Jan 15

Took trails by Nakiska towards Skogan pass and then cut left up a snowshoe trail along Nakiska. At a cutblock about even with upper lodge go north westish across a bridge to access Fisera ridge. Not great skiing unless get … Continue reading

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