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Mount Fisher July 10, 2015 aka Fisher Peak Scramble Cranbrook

Posted on July 12, 2015 by Bill Kerr

Mount Fisher Scramble crux move just below summit ridge aka Fisher Peak by Cranbrook Mount Fisher Pics aka Fisher Peak Hot day so we started early – left car at 7 and on top in 4 hours and 10 mins including … Continue reading →

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Sheol July 3, 2015

Posted on July 5, 2015 by Bill Kerr

Sheol

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Opal South may 18

Posted on May 18, 2015 by Bill Kerr

One evening partial with Kevin P and then back with Weitse to finish the job. Also went along ridge to other high point south along ridge for some foot work and balance practice(30 min due to snow) and I think … Continue reading →

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Mount Kent Sept 27

Posted on October 7, 2014 by Bill Kerr

Rainy cloudy day so objective changed several times in the morning. so Kent with no beta – cliffed out on a side ridge. probably could have down climbed it but looked wet and muddy. Pics

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No-seeum Aug 23 and Sept 1

Posted on September 4, 2014 by Bill Kerr

Aug 23 – Good hike but turned back at lake by scare with an eye problem. No big deal but was good to be sure. Sept 1 – Successful trip. Nice scramble and now there is a reasonable trail up … Continue reading →

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Andromache – Molar glacier ski route – USE AT OWN RISK

Posted on August 24, 2014 by Bill Kerr

This gets done in spring with good coverage and solid avi conditions. Pics 1

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Mount Joffre North Face Kananaskis Beta Pics East Ridge descent July 2014

Posted on July 30, 2014 by Bill Kerr

Beta Pics for Joffre North Face Click on pics above for larger version. More pics at link below. Pics

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Bluerock Mountain Sept 27, 2013

Posted on September 28, 2013 by Bill Kerr

Start of winter in the mountains. Drove to Turner Valley and then west to Sheep River area. Parked at Bluerock equestrian camp. Temp was -3 C and hiked on Bluerock creek trail in trees – at highpoint (bench and … Continue reading →

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Mount Edith Cavell East Ridge 5.3 Sept 14, 2013 Jasper

Posted on September 21, 2013 by Bill Kerr

Dry – never touched any snow so no ice axe or crampons! Ideal conditions with a perfect sunny day so we had to go do this classic. Stayed at hostel which worked out ok- reasonable bed and used kitchen … Continue reading →

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Commonweath Peak Kananaskis Scramble Aug 3 2013

Posted on August 21, 2013 by Bill Kerr

Don’t forget your water shoes or old runners for crossing the bog and streams. Go into trees 30 m to left of start of avi runout and take time to find the up trail as if beats rock bands … Continue reading →

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