Yearly Archives: 2017

McNALLY CREEK TRAVERSE  McNally Creek lies between Hanna Ck. and Murphy Ck. on the west side of the Columbia Valley just behind Oasis. The traverse covers about 10.5km over 6 hours, with a variety of terrain. Route: Start on a … Continue reading →

MOUNT DUNDEE   1910m   6250′ This low elevation mountain just south of Nelson is not often climbed. Good early or late in the season.  Difficulty: B2 Elevation gain: 390m (1263′) Key elevations: Park 1520m (4987′); Summit 1910m (6250′) Distance: 3kms Time: 4 hours … Continue reading →

One of the few locations where public land reaches Highway 6 in the lower Slocan Valley is the three kilometres between Slocan Park and Passmore. This is also where the power line coming from South Slocan crosses to go up … Continue reading →

MOUNT FERRIE   2365 m   7759’  This is the high point of the long ridge above Summit Lake. Summit Peak, at the west end of the ridge is 6kms away. The ridge can be seen from the highway, but the true summit … Continue reading →

GREY WOLF   2327 m   7634’ GOLDEN HOPE PEAK   2283 m   7490’ Two peaks on the Arrow Lakes side of the north Valhallas. Accessed by Shannon Creek FSR. The ridge between the two peaks has been referred to as Londonderry Ridge.  … Continue reading →

SUMMIT PEAK    2272m   7454′ Summit Peak, in the Nakusp Range, is located above Summit Lake on Highway 6 and is visible from the highway. It provides excellent views of Nakusp, Upper Arrow Lake, and a portion of Slocan Lake. Difficulty: … Continue reading →

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” Some elevations are quoted values, others are estimated from contours or conversions. References: 1. 1:100,000 and 1:120,000 BC Maps and some 1:20,000 digital … Continue reading →