Author Archives: Bill Kerr

About Bill Kerr

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

Iceline Yoho Hike Aug 15, 2021

Posted on August 24, 2021 by Bill Kerr

21.5 km and 1000 m – relaxed 7.5 hrs. Good exercise but missed a lot of the views due to smoke. Glacier has receeded a fair bit since mid 80’s.

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Storm Mountain Kananaskis Scramble Aug 10th

Posted on August 13, 2021 by Bill Kerr

80+ kmph wind gusts stopped us right near the top. We were blown over and the flying gravel was unpleasant. 1000 m Pics

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Spoon Needle Scramble attempt from Galatea Creek. July 22nd

Posted on July 24, 2021 by Bill Kerr

Spoon Needle attempt from Galatea trail. Started too late in day. Started just before cross 4th bridge. Turned left and followed trail by creek and up into trees. Some flagging and elk trails but mainly bush wacking on a random … Continue reading →

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Powderface East summit July 20, 2021

Posted on July 22, 2021 by Bill Kerr

More hikes for charity 600 m and 5.5 km RT Pics

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Tower of Babel Banff Scramble July 1, 2021

Posted on July 4, 2021 by Bill Kerr

Scramble with Kevin K and Stu. About 6 km and 550 m The rock is Quartzite so harder and breaks into blocks and rectangles so not as stable in piles versus limestone and shale. Very slippery when wet. Trail not … Continue reading →

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Mount Allan June 27, 2021

Posted on July 4, 2021 by Bill Kerr

Hot hike with Kevin K, Stu, Kyle and Ben. Started early to avoid worst of heat but heavy sun all the way and most ran out of water. 20+ km and 1600+ m with loss and regain Pics

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Windtower June 13, 2021

Posted on June 22, 2021 by Bill Kerr

With Kevin K and Stu. Windy day above tree line. They are hiking 8848 vertical meters in June/July to raise money for Endurability which is volunteer activity to help disabled people has access to the mountains. See Rocky Mountain Adaptive … Continue reading →

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Rainy Ridge/East Powderface June 11, 2021

Posted on June 22, 2021 by Bill Kerr

After work Friday with Stu and Ben About 400 m and 5 km rt. 1hr 10 min up Pics

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Little Lougheed May 30, 2021

Posted on May 31, 2021 by Bill Kerr

Little Lougheed 5.8 km 770 m 2:04 up with Kevin and Rod Some guy broke an ankle and had to be heli rescued. Pics

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Forget-me-not North Summit May 16, 2021

Posted on May 19, 2021 by Bill Kerr

Hike with Kevin, Roy and Rod 710 m 12 km just over 2hrs – river xing was dry. Pics

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