Author Archives: Bill Kerr

About Bill Kerr

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

Tangle Ridge June 27, 2018

Posted on July 2, 2018 by Bill Kerr

With Wietse and Kevin. Some pics from Wietse – thanks 1200 m and 11.8 km. Pics

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Paleo Quartzite Biface Knife/Scraper Stone Tool Alberta Pincher Creek

Posted on June 29, 2018 by Bill Kerr

Paleo Quartzite Biface Knife/Scraper found on Victoria Peak. Dated between 6,000 and 12,000 years old. We were descending a drainage with multi-colored limestones and shales(reds, tans, yellows) and the grey color and shape caught my eye. At first I thought … Continue reading →

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Victoria Peak Scramble June 13, 2018 Castle Paleo Quartzite Knife

Posted on June 14, 2018 by Bill Kerr

Victoria Peak – 14.1 km 1094m 6.5 hrs RT under 4 hrs up Bike 2.7 km 130 m so 930 m up in 3 hrs 15 min 34% grade Went west on ridge and down by brown scree and an … Continue reading →

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Red Peak Kananaskis Scramble June 9, 2018

Posted on June 10, 2018 by Bill Kerr

Scramble with Kevin Papke and group. My GPS watch says 1060 m and 17.8 km RT. Max 2780 m. About 4.5 hrs up and 3 hrs out Rain most of way in but cleared up a bit in afternoon. Lost … Continue reading →

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Wasootch Peak Mountain Scramble June 3, 2018

Posted on June 5, 2018 by Bill Kerr

Sunday afternoon with Kevin K. 900 m 6.5 km RT 2hr 25 min up and 1 hr 35 min down. Trail is much more established now. Pics

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Maze Peak Scramble Yaha Tinda area May 25, 2018

Posted on May 26, 2018 by Bill Kerr

First new peak this year. Good scramble with Kevin Papke on a flex friday. About 850 m to peak but 1000 m overall within regain and added puzzle point to west. Just under 3 hours to top including breaks and … Continue reading →

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Grotto Mountain Scramble May 19, 2018

Posted on May 21, 2018 by Bill Kerr

Grotto Up 1250 m in 4 hrs on ACC route to first summit (312 m/hr) but ran low on time. 8.5 km RT Summit 1400 m gain.(Kuz tagged it) Down 1250 m in under 2 hours. Pics

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Mount Baldy – West ridge North Peak- Kananaskis May 6

Posted on May 7, 2018 by Bill Kerr

Baldy North – got going late so hot and legs tired from skiing sat. 755 m – 5.3 km, 2.5 hrs up. Dry all the way, ridge to South looked snowy, downclimb still wet. Baldy South to west ridge … Continue reading →

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Spring Ski SSV May 5

Posted on May 7, 2018 by Bill Kerr

First day of skiing this season due to rotator cuff surgery in fall. Great time with Wietse and Dave. Twenty five runs – 4900 m and 56 km so 28 km of ski.

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Doorjamb April 26, 2018

Posted on April 29, 2018 by Bill Kerr

Doorjamb after work Thursday. 1.5 hrs up to top crux. Some snow in trees but rock slabs dry. Left groove at crux was wet. 550 m 4.2 km RT Pics

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