Tag Archives: alpine

Blanket Glacier Monashees Feb27-March 2, 2010

Posted on March 6, 2010 by Bill Kerr

Annual heli in backcountry ski – alpine touring trip to the Blanket Glacier area in the Monashees SW of Revelstoke. Big area with lots of above and below tree line skiing.  First two days were mostly cloud and scattered snow … Continue reading →

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Little Temple – Dave Salahub’s 500th Ascent – Nov 30/09

Posted on December 6, 2009 by Bill Kerr

Dave Salahub – 500 Ascents in 33 years(1976 to 2009)   A long time friend of mine – Dave Salahub e-mailed about skiing Little Temple by way of Lake Annette in Paradise valley.  Good snow coverage in Lake Louise area … Continue reading →

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Mount Howard – Nov 11/09

Posted on November 14, 2009 by Bill Kerr

  Good shoulder season trip with Wietse, Vern and Kelly. Would not want much more snow than this but worked out okay despite full on snow bizzard at the summit.  Powderface trail closes on Dec 1 so one of the … Continue reading →

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Ski Sled for Camping Trips Nov09

Posted on November 7, 2009 by Bill Kerr

  Winter camping always involves carrying a lot of extra gear.  I have seen a lot of stuff on sleds and pulks but the simplest idea I have seen is these crazy carpet sleds. This is version # 1 this winter(09) and expext … Continue reading →

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Pigeon Mountain Hike Oct 24/09

Posted on October 25, 2009 by Bill Kerr

  The shortening days and a week of cloudy overcast weather made me crave some outdoor mountain time. Getting up to go to work in the dark doesn’t feel good and even morning workouts and playing hockey 3 times a week does not fulfil the need … Continue reading →

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Isabelle Sept 13/09

Posted on September 16, 2009 by Bill Kerr

  Participants – Kevin, Dave S, Brian H, Marta W, and John. Good company and conversations helped but this was not a favorite trip.  I was busy sat and was not too organized so I did not check the weather … Continue reading →

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Murray/Cegnefs Sept4/09

Posted on September 5, 2009 by Bill Kerr

  Scramble with Kevin on Friday Sept 4.  8 hour RT – Mainly sidehilling and scree slog on bad rock – glad it was partly frozen together.  I can see why this trip is rated so low – “Only for diehard … Continue reading →

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Goat Mountain/ridge Traverse 5.3 Kananaskis beside Yamnuska East of Canmore, Canada

Posted on September 1, 2009 by Bill Kerr

  Goat Mountain traverse from North to South or from Yamnuska to Hwy 1A. This Goat Mountain is East of Canmore and beside Yamnuska and should not be confused with Old Goat Mountain which is South of Canmore and on … Continue reading →

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Gap Mountain Aug 21/09

Posted on August 22, 2009 by Bill Kerr

  Hiked up to base of Gap with a buddy.  Explored on the rock but too loose and exposed for a hiker. Tried out a new camera – Olympus 565UZ.  My friends with DSLR’s will howl but I have owned … Continue reading →

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Niles Aug 8/09

Posted on August 10, 2009 by Bill Kerr

  Great trip with Wietse and Kevin. Good views but for the haze. Long walk – 24 km – 1350 m – 9 hrs RT Very good trail to Niles meadow and also up East side of valley to base … Continue reading →

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