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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 →

Mount Revelstoke National Park  McCrae Lake / Mount McCrae  Frisby Ridge  Keystone Standard Basin Fred Lainge Ridge

This out-and-back trail is the crown jewel of Revelstoke alpine hiking. It leads to a sub-alpine, teal-coloured lake set in attractive alpine meadows. Good views. Summer motorized access and access by bikes are strictly prohibited.  View of north ridge from … Continue reading →

FRED LAING RIDGE   2147m  7044′ A spectacular ridge viewpoint down to the Big Bend of the Columbia River as it swings around the north end of the Selkirk Mountain Range. This is where the Rocky Mountains, Selkirks and the Monashees … Continue reading →

Originally a hiking trail, this is now primarily a single-track black diamond mountain biking/hiking trail. It is unbelievably scenic – almost all alpine meadows, a backdrop of glaciated peaks and wildflowers in early August. For many, it is the most scenic bike ride … Continue reading →