Category Archives: snowshoeing

Snowshoe Scramble Thrift Peak Dec 16, 2022

Posted on December 18, 2022 by Bill Kerr

Snowshoe and scramble Thrift peak on Dec 16 with Doug Lutz. Picked a direct route up a treed ridge to access main ridge. Crossed river on ice bridge and snowshoed up through trees. Bypassed a fence through an open gate … Continue reading →

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Mockingbird Lookout April 25, 2020

Posted on April 25, 2020 by Bill Kerr

Trail was hard snow so carried snowshoes to summit. 400m? Recognized Steve Tober from his pictures and had a good chat. We both picked this trip because of Sonny’s report. Smaller world than usual. Tested the tactical antenna and could … Continue reading →

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Nameless Ridge by Mist – AKA Eagle Ridge October 6, 2018 Hot Springs Highwood

Posted on October 6, 2018 by Bill Kerr

Bit early to be snowshoeing but needed to get out so nice little trip with Wietse and Vern. I get lazy about taking pics when I am out with semi-professional photographers so all the good pics are from those guys. … Continue reading →

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Dawson Hill March 3, 2018

Posted on March 4, 2018 by Bill Kerr

Snowshoe attempt on an obscure bump with Dave S. Started from Dawson Equestrian Pack lot. -10C and light snow. 5 – 10 inches of new. Ploughed to there.  Note snowmobilers and snow bikers use this lot and go south of … Continue reading →

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McLean Hill Feb 10, 2018

Posted on February 25, 2018 by Bill Kerr

Walk road then snowshoe up various trails and microspikes down. About 10 kmRT and 420m with drops and regain. Thought we followed Daffern route but not sure. About 4 hrs RT

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Lyon Mtn/Hill Dec 30, 2017

Posted on December 30, 2017 by Bill Kerr

Cold period over Christmas and Doc says no skiing this season so hiking. Snowing, -29C and windchill(-40C)  No much margin for error Walked but snowshoes would have worked – maybe better. Raf was on skis but not much base. 150m … Continue reading →

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North Peak – mt Burke April 1, 2017

Posted on April 8, 2017 by Bill Kerr

Snowshoe thrash in the trees. about 700 m, 11 km and 5.5 hrs. No pics

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Little Galatea Snowshoe Jan 9, 2016

Posted on January 10, 2016 by Bill Kerr

pics Wietse pics

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Commonwealth Ridge April 21 2013

Posted on April 22, 2013 by Bill Kerr

  A snow shoe trip with Dave S.  Good quick trip although a lot colder than expected.  Best access to ridge is to stick with the ski tracks until past the right side of the cut block and then keep … Continue reading →

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Fortune Peak

Posted on March 10, 2013 by Bill Kerr

Snow shoe trip with Kevin, Wietse and Vern.  Kevin’s 49 th peak on his Summits For Seniors fundraising.  Great cause. Steeper parts in trees were a thrash as breakable crust over sugar.  We were paddling in places so thanks to … Continue reading →

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