Author Archives: Bill Kerr

About Bill Kerr

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

Windy point and Buckle Sept 18, 2020

Posted on September 20, 2020 by Bill Kerr

Trying to avoid smoke. Drove to Abraham lake and did Windy Point and Buckle with Kevin and Roy. 820 m and 7 km. 930 m total. some smoke. long drive. Pics

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Jimmy Simpson Sept 13, 2020

Posted on September 14, 2020 by Bill Kerr

19 km 1140 m in the smoke. More trail than expected. good trip with Kuz Pics

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Prairie Mountain – training Sept 7, 2020

Posted on September 8, 2020 by Bill Kerr

From roadside to top without stopping 1 hr 30 min. Training is hockey and golf once per week, weights, dog walking and hikes.

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Grassi Lakes Aug 26, 2020

Posted on August 27, 2020 by Bill Kerr

Pleasant easy day with Pam and Toffee.

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Divide attempt Aug 19, 2020

Posted on August 20, 2020 by Bill Kerr

Hot day. Lost track in trees and did some bushwack. went up 600+ m but not feeling it so pulled plug at treeline. Pics

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Crowsnest Mountain Scramble July 25, 2020

Posted on July 27, 2020 by Bill Kerr

Crowsnest Mountain – Moderate Scramble. 2875 m Allison Creek Road is a little rough so was glad to have the jeep. Start at 1680 m so about 1200 m gain despite 1100 m in Kane guidebook. My watch 1150 m … Continue reading →

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Swany and Iyre Ipan July 16, 2020

Posted on July 24, 2020 by Bill Kerr

25 km 850 m 5:15 hrs Pics

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Glasgow N July 12, 2020

Posted on July 13, 2020 by Bill Kerr

with Kevin K and Wietse. Chased off by rain and buzzing metal about 60 m short of summit. 940 m, 15 km and 6 hours. Rained on us about 4 times.

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Porcupine Ridge June 25, 2020

Posted on June 24, 2020 by Bill Kerr

Nice hike/scramble with Kevin and Roy. Note easiest to cross river on bridge to South side and then recross to North side on some logs. Cross again after splits to base of ridge. ridge a bit steep but good trail. … Continue reading →

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Mount Rose June 19, 2020

Posted on June 20, 2020 by Bill Kerr

Bike and hike with Dave, Kevin P and Wietse. Went to new bridge versus cross river after campground. Worked ok but extra km’s. Poor trail along river back to correct drainage. Good trail on RH side of river from horse … Continue reading →

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