Yearly Archives: 2017

KYAWATS MOUNTAIN   2490m   8169′   Located on a spur two km north of Mount McQuarrie, overlooking Keen and Klawala Creeks. Difficulty: C3 Elevation gain: Key elevations: Silver Spray Cabin 2337m (7665′); Violet Mine 2543m (8340′); Summit 8169′ Distance: Time: 3.5 hours … Continue reading →

This relatively unknown trail in the northern part of Kokanee Glacier PP gives access to the alpine basin at the head of Sturgis Creek drainage. Mining ruins, flower-covered meadows, and extensive views across the Keen Creek valley are all part … Continue reading →

Located just north of Kokanee Glacier Provincial Park in the Keen Creek drainage, this hike takes you into Flint Lakes and the alpine ridges around Mt Carlyle. Unfortunately, most of the hike is along a washed-out, dusty mining road.  Rating: … Continue reading →

This is a fishing lake. There are no facilities, but campers have made a clearing that will accommodate a small tent.  Difficulty: Easy A1 Elevation gain: 90m (300 feet) Distance: 1 kilometre Time: 20 minutes one-way Season: July through September … Continue reading →

COND PEAK   2800m   9186′ Cond Peak is the highest point in the park, in the south above Kokanee and Gibson Lakes. It is probably the summit (overestimated at 9400 feet) ascended by a Survey party in 1893-1895. Kane Peak is … Continue reading →

ESMERALDA PEAK   2790m   9154′ The Keyhole (pass) is just north of Esmeralda Peak.  FFA Peggy Carter and Ada Levy (New Denver, B. C.) were the first women to climb this mountain, probably in the late 1920s. 1. FA The summit … Continue reading →

GRAYS PEAK (HAYSTACK)   2760m    9055′ Located two kilometres east-northeast of Gibson Lake, on the south end of the ridge. This peak is a favourite ascent of local climbers. The south summit (invisible from Gibson Lake) is the higher. A … Continue reading →

The summits on the rim of Kokanee Glacier, from The Pyramid to Kokanee Peak, are part of a large massif which supports the glacier. The summits are easy to climb. Maps: 82F/14 Slocan, south border and Map 82F/11 Kokanee Peak. APPROACHES TO … Continue reading →

KEYHOLE 2652m (8700′) Accessed from the high point of the Gibson Lake trail, climb straight up to this tiny cleft in the Kokanee ridge line. The edge of Kokanee Glacier is immediately in your face and the high summits are … Continue reading →

The most popular hike in Kokanee Glacier Provincial Park, this is also the most heavily used trail in the entire West Kootenay. It gives access to the park core – its impressive scenery, alpine meadows and lakes delight the hiker.  … Continue reading →