Author Archives: Bill Kerr

About Bill Kerr

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

Anklebiter Ridge April 8, 2017

Posted on April 8, 2017 by Bill Kerr

      Scramble 5.7 km, 860 m, 5.5 hrs – lots of postholing and time deciding on doing loop. Similar but easier than doorjamb.  Good trail from Grotto pond park lot and turn right up trail on ridge. Several … 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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Doorjamb/Loder March 25, 2017

Posted on March 26, 2017 by Bill Kerr

Trying to avoid the snow. Mostly sunny day with not too much wind. Some snow in trees starting near top of DJ but good trail/steps on most. Route:There are many variations and trails in trees on lower part but they … Continue reading →

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Willow Ridge by Chain Lakes March 18, 2017

Posted on March 19, 2017 by Bill Kerr

Warm sunny windy day in the foothills(+ 14C in park lot at Chain Lakes). The Mountains to the West were white and had a big storm wall and of course the avalanche hazard is very high. Left the snowshoes in … Continue reading →

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Avi conditions March 16 – ski Sunshine

Posted on March 19, 2017 by Bill Kerr

Avalanche conditions off the scale so decided to enjoy the ski hill on a corporate flex day. Finally getting enough skiing in this year that my fitness and technique are coming back versus last few years.   Have always found … Continue reading →

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Blanket Glacier Ski Trip Mar 3-7, 2017

Posted on March 9, 2017 by Bill Kerr

Annual back country powder trip.(25th time) Snowed for three days so skied trees  – pollux, monster and christmas and no pics. Skied 800 to 1300 m per day. Great snow but Monday was exceptional as snow had dried out from … Continue reading →

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Cirque Fore Peak/Crystal Ridge Trees – ski Feb 25, 2017

Posted on February 26, 2017 by Bill Kerr

Ski with Andy about 600 m 6 km 4 hrs. Safe trip and some good turns.

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Little Lawson Jan 29, 2017

Posted on January 30, 2017 by Bill Kerr

About 750 m and 8 km RT. Packed snow so microspikes versus snowshoes. About 20 – 40 ft of rock edge just below summit- watch cornice alongside edge. Pictures

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Zephyr Creek Hills Jan 21, 2017

Posted on January 30, 2017 by Bill Kerr

I did about 900 m and 11 km in just over 8 hours. Note highwood river crossing – used hip waders. Pictures  – mine and Daves

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Wolverine Ridge Jan 14, 2017

Posted on January 30, 2017 by Bill Kerr

Pictures    from Vern, Raff and Dave – thanks guys.  About 840 m, 16 km and leisurely 5 hours with stop for a beer.  Ski out 7 or 8 min.

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