Monthly Archives: October 2017

This trip retraces the old road behind the Castlegar Golf Course near the Brilliant overlook, up to Aaron Hill and connected to what is now called the Beavervale FSR (that ends at Ross spur). Originally this was one of the … Continue reading →

MOUNT KEMP   2337m   7667’ A minor peak NE of Caribou Ridge and just outside Kokanee Glacier PP. Not much of a peak but a great viewpoint. Difficulty: B3 Elevation Gain: 667m (2217’) Key Elevations: TH 1660m (5450’), Summit 2337m (7667’) … Continue reading →

This route is at the south end of Castlegar.  Time: 4 hours Drive: Park at the Kinnaird Bluffs.  Route: Walk a circular route from the base of Kinnaird Bluffs, south to Blueberry Creek, up along the NE rim of the … Continue reading →

Unless otherwise indicated, all peaks are “Mount …” “Mt” = “Mountain” “Pk” = “Peak” “Rg” = “Ridge” Bold Elevations are quoted values, others are estimated from contours or conversions. 1. 1:100,000 and 1:120,000 BC Maps and some 1:20,000 digital printouts … Continue reading →

The Rock – Anyone who keeps in good shape in Nelson does Pulpit Rock regularly – possibly every day. Easily the most popular walk in this e-book, it is done by thousands – it’s short, snow-free most of the year … Continue reading →

JUBILEE MOUNTAIN This minor league peak in the Nelson Range is on the east side of Hwy 6 between Ymir and Salmo. It is an excellent short outing for late season hikes. It stays snow free late into the season, … Continue reading →

With all the problems accessing Glory Basin from the Lemon Creek side, this has become the main trail access to Sapphire Lakes and Glory Basin. Ascends west from Kokanee Glacier Cabin and Kaslo Lake. From Gibson Lake, it is a … Continue reading →

This is one of the few truly alpine basins easily accessible in the West Kootenay. It saw mining activity and was reached via the historic 1890s Lemon Creek Trail, now little used because of a washed-out bridge. Now access is … Continue reading →

When Enterprise Creek FSR was closed this was possibly the only simple way to access the core area of Kokanee Glacier PP – without going via Gibson Lake. This is “Kokanee by the back door”.  With Enterprise Creek FSR now … Continue reading →

This 1890s mining trail takes you through an impressive forest of red cedars before climbing steeply up the valley wall to Sapphire Lakes and the high alpine of Glory Basin. The bridge crossing Lemon Creek at 9km has been washed … Continue reading →