Tag Archives: mountain

Paradise Valley Ski Jan 2/2012

Posted on January 9, 2012 by Bill Kerr

Fairly flat trip but mostly avi risk free excursion with Wietse and Vern.  In the trees most of the way and in the shade until close to the end of the valley. High point on trail in 30 to 40 min- … Continue reading →

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Kidd Lookout Oct/2011

Posted on December 4, 2011 by Bill Kerr

Aaron on Kidd Lookout, Kananaskis – Wedge in background     Short hike/scramble in Oct.  Windy. Pictures here Kidd Lookout   Full screen slide is best.

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Kiwetinok,Pollinger, McAthur,Isolated and Whaleback – Yoho

Posted on September 17, 2011 by Bill Kerr

Tore myself away from work for a great two day trip with Dow into the Little Yoho.  Hut was booked so we just took bivy sacks and stayed at campground. Weather was fantastic – hardly saw a cloud. Great in … Continue reading →

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Mount Redoubt – Scramble South West Shortcut Route Aug 20/2011 Non Kane route

Posted on August 21, 2011 by Bill Kerr

Wietse and I went up the SouthWest shortcut route(Non Kane route) on Mount Redoubt on Sat.  Bob Spirko (and Marta) have a good writeup (see website/photo page tab at top) and pictures on the route and we were met on … Continue reading →

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Turtle Mountain August 1/2011

Posted on August 6, 2011 by Bill Kerr

Window , Allison and Turtle Well actually we(kevin, Wietse and I) only did Turtle as a consolation prize as unbelievably there was too much steep snow on the slopes below Window and some of us only had running shoes. Bring … Continue reading →

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King George South Face July 15-17/2011 Alpine Climb Canadian Rockies

Posted on July 22, 2011 by Bill Kerr

Big trip – three days – access by mining and logging roads (settlers road)  Height of the Rockies BC provincial park and then cross log foot bridge. wet hike in on mainly game/elk trails for x km and 1000 m to camp/bivy in valley … Continue reading →

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Fisher Peak – Cranbrook July 5/2011

Posted on July 22, 2011 by Bill Kerr

      Not to be confused with Fisher Peak in Kananaskis See Fisher Kananaskis Went to Moyie Lake for my Mom’s 80th birthday clebration.  Was to continue to USA but forgot passports so stayed around lake a few extra … Continue reading →

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Mary Barclay June 10/2011

Posted on June 12, 2011 by Bill Kerr

A good short early season training type day. Bike approach from Nakiska road worked well- 6.5 km vs 8.8 km from barrier dam. I will let Kevin Papke tell this one. Well our good friend Scott has finally accomplished a goal he … Continue reading →

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Healy Pass Feb 5/2011

Posted on February 13, 2011 by Bill Kerr

Note full size pic in Pics Headed out with Scott and Wietse to do Circuit – Healy Pass to Egypt Lake and out by Red Earth Creek trail. New snow/trail breaking slowed us down a bit and no tracks beyond … Continue reading →

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Ski Healy Creek -Simpson pass to Sunshine 2011

Posted on January 9, 2011 by Bill Kerr

Dec 30 Wietse and I decided to do Chic Scott’s trip in reverse. Note all pics are Wietse’s – Thanks. I had unsuccessfully looked for this route before so I was not sure of the down route and thought it … Continue reading →

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