Tag Archives: rockies

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

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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Warrior-Cordonnier Aster Lake July 24-26

Posted on July 27, 2014 by Bill Kerr

Great 3 day trip up to Aster Lake. Poor weather on way in but got Warrior and Cordonnier. Had to leave Sunday morning but Kevin and Raff took time to do Northover which was Raffs last Kane Peak. … Continue reading →

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Association Peak Oct 25, 2013

Posted on October 27, 2013 by Bill Kerr

Sunny, calm and warm day for October. Good outing with Wietse and Vern. On top in about 5 hours with some lost time in 2 or 3 places. RT in 9.5 hrs. About 21.5 kms and 1200 – 1300 m. … 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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Mothers Day Buttress July 14, 2013

Posted on July 15, 2013 by Bill Kerr

Drove through rain from Calgary to Scott Lake Hill and then started out to Louis but threatening cloud, cool weather and windy so did not want to commit to Louis so deceded to do Mothers Day Buttress 5.6. Great short … Continue reading →

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Mount Yamnuska Ridge 5.3 Scramble Traverse July 1, 2013

Posted on July 15, 2013 by Bill Kerr

Short hot scramble with Dave and Wietse on July 1. Took the ridge on Yamnuska versus walking up the trail. Pictures tell the story but mostly a moderate scramble with exposure. Pics at yamnuska ridge Wietse’s pics 2008 pics and … Continue reading →

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Eisenhower Tower, Castle Mountain climb Banff

Posted on June 16, 2013 by Bill Kerr

Great alpine climb with Dave Salahub and Guides Mark Klassen and Mary Beth. Route was in good shape and day was a little cool which worked well for the approach and climbing. Will add more pics from Dave and … Continue reading →

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Erickson, Crowsnest June 2013

Posted on June 16, 2013 by Bill Kerr

Mount Erickson at Crowsnest Pass – about seven km into B.C. Trip with Kevin and Scott. Mountain was done by group of seven and Dave S. on Saturday and us on Sunday. We did not start at end of ridge … Continue reading →

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Heart Mountain May 2013

Posted on May 16, 2013 by Bill Kerr

Heart Mountain – May 2013 Heart 2013 use full screen slide show for best viewing

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