Tag Archives: mountain

Opal North June 4, 2017

Posted on June 5, 2017 by Bill Kerr

A few ways up to the ridge on this one. We followed the lower powerline south into the scrubby trees in the ditch until hit some blue flagging and the followed a steep trail straight up to the second powerline. … Continue reading →

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Lady MacDonald May 22, 2017

Posted on May 24, 2017 by Bill Kerr

RT 1250m, 11 km and 6.5 hours including breaks. First 950 m to paraglider ramp was 2hrs 20 min – the trail is much improved and 45 min for next 300 m to ridge. Very sunny and hot – sunburnt … Continue reading →

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Bellevue Hill May 12, 2017

Posted on May 13, 2017 by Bill Kerr

Friday – Drove down to Pincher Creek to try Victoria Peak but looked like still has too much snow – add in some new rain/snow showers at 8 am so we moved onto Waterton. Bellevue was dry until summit and … Continue reading →

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Anklebiter Ridge April 8, 2017

Posted on April 8, 2017 by Bill Kerr

Scramble 5.7 km, 860 m, 5.5 hrs – lots of postholing and time deciding on doing loop. Similar but easier than doorjamb. Good trail from Grotto pond park lot and turn right up trail on ridge. Several … Continue reading →

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North Peak – mt Burke April 1, 2017

Posted on April 8, 2017 by Bill Kerr

Snowshoe thrash in the trees. about 700 m, 11 km and 5.5 hrs. No pics

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Doorjamb/Loder March 25, 2017

Posted on March 26, 2017 by Bill Kerr

Trying to avoid the snow. Mostly sunny day with not too much wind. Some snow in trees starting near top of DJ but good trail/steps on most. Route:There are many variations and trails in trees on lower part but they … Continue reading →

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Cirque Fore Peak/Crystal Ridge Trees – ski Feb 25, 2017

Posted on February 26, 2017 by Bill Kerr

Ski with Andy about 600 m 6 km 4 hrs. Safe trip and some good turns.

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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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GR 409435 North-North Fork of Upper Canyon Creek (N of Bryant)

Posted on November 6, 2016 by Bill Kerr

Hike 63A in the red book. North – north fork of Upper Canyon Creek then NE ridge direct to peak versus going to col and then up N ridge to peak. Last 200 m had loose rock but ok. … Continue reading →

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