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Mount Bryant July 9, 2017

Posted on July 13, 2017 by Bill Kerr

Trip wit Kevin P. 17.6 km and 975 m. Very hot and dry and plenty of mosquitoes. Grind up broken rock from lake. Not much scree. Pics

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The Turret July 1, 2017

Posted on July 1, 2017 by Bill Kerr

Turret by bushwack Kane route direct from the Lake. about 9-10 km RT 900m 4 hr up – all off trail bushwack and 3 hr down Pics

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Ptarmigan Peak, Lake Louise, Banff Park June 24, 2017

Posted on June 25, 2017 by Bill Kerr

Bike, hike and alpine snow climb on a good overnight freeze. About 1400 m and 21 km. The down climb to notch was exposed. See pics. Pics

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Unity Peak and Purple peak June 17, 2017

Posted on June 18, 2017 by Bill Kerr

Cool cloudy windy day with a very alpine feel but manged to get this loop in. Road bike to Temple lodge and then went up left side of ski area and crossed creek to side hill the West side of … Continue reading →

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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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