Category Archives: scramble

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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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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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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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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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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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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