Tag Archives: snow

Prairie Bluff, East Castle April 22, 2017

Posted on April 23, 2017 by Bill Kerr

Plan C after finding 5 to 20 cm of new snow I like Dave’s summary from FB: This was a “plan C” and ended up being a great half-day wander after the twin irritations of encountering a woman driving in reverse … 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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Blanket Glacier Ski Trip Mar 3-7, 2017

Posted on March 9, 2017 by Bill Kerr

Annual back country powder trip.(25th time) Snowed for three days so skied trees – pollux, monster and christmas and no pics. Skied 800 to 1300 m per day. Great snow but Monday was exceptional as snow had dried out from … 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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Wolverine Ridge Jan 14, 2017

Posted on January 30, 2017 by Bill Kerr

Pictures from Vern, Raff and Dave – thanks guys. About 840 m, 16 km and leisurely 5 hours with stop for a beer. Ski out 7 or 8 min.

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AST2 Rogers Pass Field Days Dec 27th and 28th.

Posted on January 11, 2017 by Bill Kerr

Day 3 – Ursus trees 10.5 km ~ 900 m Overcast and snowing – no pics Day 4 – Loop Brook to Bonney Glacier 11.5 km and 900 m – overcast – no pics

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AST2 -Crowfoot Trees Dec 4

Posted on December 10, 2016 by Bill Kerr

Rockies field day for AST2 to Crowfoot Trees/Glades Overcast and snowing so no pics. 6.6 km 300 m – mainly worked on weather, terrain, pits and one ski down.

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Livingstone Oct 21 2016

Posted on October 23, 2016 by Bill Kerr

Livingstone Pics

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