Author Archives: Bill Kerr

About Bill Kerr

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

Exercise – covid and selling house have really curtailed trips.

Posted on May 19, 2021 by Bill Kerr

some trips to Prairie mountain, Spring skiing at Nakiska and Lake Louise, More Prairie Mtn, Porcupine ridge in a blizzard,

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20 Notable or Significant Mountains for Alpine Climbers/Scramblers in the Canadian Rockies and Nearby Area

Posted on May 19, 2021 by Bill Kerr

Interesting Climbing Mountains in Canadian Rockies and Nearby Area Assinniboine – highest in Southern Rockies – identifiable for 50 km+ , Matterhorn of Rockies, – fantastic/spectacular hiking backpacking destination. Most popular route is North Ridge which is facing camera and … Continue reading →

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Ski Sunshine March 12, 2021

Posted on March 13, 2021 by Bill Kerr

Good day with Wietse. 25 runs?

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Ski Nakiska March 4, 2021

Posted on March 5, 2021 by Bill Kerr

Ski with Cliff. 81 yrs old and artificial knee. He still has it. Ex ski instructor.

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Ski Engadine Burn Feb 26, 2021

Posted on February 28, 2021 by Bill Kerr

Quite skied out. went up about 600 m to near top of trees and turned back due to sugary snow. Quick run down with 6 inches on crust.

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West Bragg Creek -hike Feb 6, 2021

Posted on February 7, 2021 by Bill Kerr
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Fisera ridge Skin up Jan 15

Posted on January 15, 2021 by Bill Kerr

Took trails by Nakiska towards Skogan pass and then cut left up a snowshoe trail along Nakiska. At a cutblock about even with upper lodge go north westish across a bridge to access Fisera ridge. Not great skiing unless get … Continue reading →

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Nakiska Jan 14

Posted on January 14, 2021 by Bill Kerr
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Chester Lake Jan 9, 2021 Backcountry Ski

Posted on January 12, 2021 by Bill Kerr

An introductory ski trip for a beginner. Played in some trees/glades towards Galatea ridge. About 450 m and 8 km. Pictures

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Nakiska Downhill Dec 31, 2020

Posted on December 31, 2020 by Bill Kerr

Good snow. a little icy by afternoon.

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