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By Greg Nesteroff – Kutne Reader During West Kootenay’s mining boom of the 1890s, newspapers popped up like Starbucks franchises. But lugging a printing press into a remote area was no small chore. Consequently, many presses churned out several different … Continue reading →

Arrow Lakes is a 207 km long lake formed by the Hugh Keenleyside Dam just above Castlegar. It lies between the Monashee Mountains to the west and the Selkirks to the east. The lake level fluctuates 37 feet between low … Continue reading →

HOW TO LIVE TO 100: ADVICE FROM KOOTENAY SENIORS by Vince Hempsall, editor Kootenay Mountain Culture Magazine. 2018 https://mountainculturegroup.com/how-to-live-to-100-according-to-kootenay-seniors/. Ed Note: I included this article because I know four of the people in it, three of whom are Kootenay Mountaineering … Continue reading →

Slocan Lake is a gem of a lake that provides the best kayaking in the WK. It is 39 km long and up to 2 km wide. Because it is very deep, up to 970 feet, it rarely freezes in … Continue reading →

Kootenay Lake is big, some 105 km long and up to 5 km wide. The Purcell Mountains are to the east and the Selkirks to the west of the lake. The West Arm of the lake flows west from near … Continue reading →

St. Leon, formerly known as Leon and also known as St. Leon Hot Springs because of an active mineral spring located nearby, is an unincorporated settlement and former hot springs resort and steamboat landing on the east side of Upper Arrow Lake located at the mouth of St. … Continue reading →

Ainsworth Cemetery Hike is a 3.3-mile loop trail. The road to this viewpoint is 4WD, high clearance. Without a vehicle, walk up the old road. The cemetery is hidden high up on a hill surrounded by trees. With beautiful views, … Continue reading →

This is the rocky “bump” north of all the houses in Warfield. When I lived in Warfield and first walked up here, there was no specific trail but lots of ways to pick your way through the varied rocks to … Continue reading →

BEST DAY HIKES 1. Gimli Ridge, Valhallas 2. Gwillim Basin, Valhallas 3. Silver Spray, Kokanee 4. Kokanee Glacier Cabin, Kokanee 5. Mt Jardine, Goat Range 6. Mt Loki, Purcells 7. Monica Meadows, Purcells 8. Jumbo Pass, Purcells 9. McBeth Icefields, … Continue reading →

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