Author Archives: Bill Kerr

About Bill Kerr

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

Lineham Ridge, Kananaskis Aug 3, 2015

Objective changed a few times.  Lineham Ridge was good choice.  Hike into Picklejar lakes and just leave trail on ridge just before lakes.  Good scrambling up to moderate with a little route finding. Went down South -SW ridge to grassy … Continue reading

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Blencathra (Saddleback) Via Sharp Edge Ridge Scramble, Britain Lake District, July 2015

Blencathra Via Sharp Edge Ridge, Britain Lake District, July 2015 (Blencathra aka Saddleback) Family vacation in the UK in July so wanted to do a scramble that was interesting but short and readily accessible.  Lots of high points are just … Continue reading

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Mount Fisher July 10, 2015 aka Fisher Peak Scramble Cranbrook

Mount Fisher Scramble crux move just below summit ridge aka Fisher Peak by Cranbrook   Mount Fisher  Pics  aka Fisher Peak Hot day so we started early – left car at 7 and on top in 4 hours and 10 mins including … Continue reading

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Sheol July 3, 2015

Sheol 

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Opal South may 18

One evening partial with Kevin P and then back with Weitse to finish the job. Also went along ridge to other high point south along ridge for some foot work and balance practice(30 min due to snow) and I think … Continue reading

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Yamnuska April 26, 2015

  Quick run around Yam. Was lots of new snow on backside so glad to have the micro spikes. Great scree run down.   Pics To see alternate route for variety – Yamnuska traverse 5.3 scramble see here 

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Ski up to Wawa Sunshine

Exercise trip up the old skiout and up green run to top of Wawa Pics  

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Ha ling March

Exercise trip up Ha Ling in snow storms with Kevin K.

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Monarchs/Healy pass Jan 18

Ski trip with Wietse

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Foran Grade Ridge and Windy Point Dec 30 2014

Cancelled on the ski trip as -30C in Banff so went for a hike in Sheep area. 4 ish hour RT with Dave and Wietse. Minus 20 C at park lot but was sunny and – 5C by time we … Continue reading

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