Category Archives: winter scramble

Lyon Mtn/Hill Dec 30, 2017

Posted on December 30, 2017 by Bill Kerr

Cold period over Christmas and Doc says no skiing this season so hiking. Snowing, -29C and windchill(-40C)  No much margin for error Walked but snowshoes would have worked – maybe better. Raf was on skis but not much base. 150m … Continue reading →

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Prairie Bluff, East Castle April 22, 2017

Posted on April 23, 2017 by Bill Kerr

Plan C after finding 5 to 20 cm of new snow I like Dave’s summary from FB: This was a “plan C” and ended up being a great half-day wander after the twin irritations of encountering a woman driving in reverse … Continue reading →

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Little Lawson Jan 29, 2017

Posted on January 30, 2017 by Bill Kerr

About 750 m and 8 km RT. Packed snow so microspikes versus snowshoes. About 20 – 40 ft of rock edge just below summit- watch cornice alongside edge. Pictures

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Zephyr Creek Hills Jan 21, 2017

Posted on January 30, 2017 by Bill Kerr

I did about 900 m and 11 km in just over 8 hours. Note highwood river crossing – used hip waders. Pictures  – mine and Daves

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