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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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Mount Stevens Columbia Valley June 5, 2020

Posted on June 13, 2020 by Bill Kerr

Hike scramble near Cranbrook with Kevin P and Gary H. Some snow near tree line and along summit ridge. About 11.6 km and 1370 m in 8 hours including time waiting while guys did Teepee. Pics

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Junction Hill May 24, 2020

Posted on May 25, 2020 by Bill Kerr

Nice hike/easy scramble with Kevin K. Started from the gate on East side of stream and went up grassy/treed ridges from highway and joined East ridge about 1/3 the way up at a weakness. Almost stepped on a 6 foot … Continue reading →

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Baofeng UV VHF UHF Radios for Backcountry Ski Climb Bike Canada Review Feb, 2025 update

Posted on March 7, 2020 by Bill Kerr

UPDATE NOTES: 1. There are many newer Baofeng radios like the UV-17 Pro GPS and UV-21 that are newer radios than the UV-5 for not much more price. Bigger color screens, type C USB charging, more frequencies, 6 band, waterproof, … Continue reading →

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Diana Lake Feb 28 to March 2, 2020 Backcountry Ski Cabin Trip

Posted on March 7, 2020 by Bill Kerr

Backcountry ski trip to Diana Lake Lodge https://dianalake.ca/ https://www.facebook.com/dianalakelodge/ https://www.instagram.com/dianalakelodge/ In to cabin on Friday and out on Monday. Some very good snow and skiing. Cabin has been upgraded and was very good for our group with 6 in the cabin … Continue reading →

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SSV – downhill Feb 17, 2020

Posted on February 17, 2020 by Bill Kerr

Solid day with Wietse. Legs felt good. Mostly sunny day but a little cool. Forecast was overcast and flurries. Lots of runs.  22 or so.

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Sunshine Landing Jan 25, 2020 AT Ski trip

Posted on January 26, 2020 by Bill Kerr

AT ski trip to Sunshine landing with Dave S. Skied up ski out. about 2 hours. and then another 2 or 2.5 hrs to top. 900 m and 16 km? Some up and down but stayed mostly along a ridge … Continue reading →

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