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RECO MT   2530m   8300’’ This trip was more of a drive up Reco Mountain Road (the only way I have been here) than a hike. But as the road deteriorates, there is more walking. I have driven to the pass … Continue reading →

SANDON PEAK   2346m   7697’ On the SE end of Silver Ridge, it is about 7 km south of Sandon. Although the views are fine, an ascent is not recommended, unless you are an aficionado of suffering. Difficulty. Difficult  Elevation gain: … Continue reading →

SELKIRK PEAK  2324M   7625′ Combined with a visit to the Idaho Lookout, this provides for a nice Kootenay day. The TH is the Idaho parking lot. The hike is a good scramble. Difficulty: A1 Elevation gain: 200m (625’) Key elevations: Parking … Continue reading →

ROSSLAND RANGE ROADS  44 Oak Street to Paulson ski area (Viking shelter): 80 km. SULLIVAN CREEK ROAD: turn west off Hwy. 22 south of Oasis,just S. of where south-bound passing lane ends; gated @ 800 m.; a Teck private road; … Continue reading →

ROCKIES BIG BEND HIGHWAY: can drive to at least Sullivan Arm, about 150 km. N. of Donald Station; 2WD except for the last few kms. Drove 07/99 BUSH RIVER ROAD: take Big Bend Hwy; at causeway, do not cross Bush … Continue reading →

PURCELLS FROM THE WEST KOOTENAYS DUNCAN RIVER FSR: turn R. off Hwy 31 onto Argenta Rd. at Cooper Creek, about 106 km. from Nelson (re-set odometer); cross Duncan R., go straight at jct. At km 2.3, Glacier Crk. The road … Continue reading →

A LIST OF ROADS in the WEST KOOTENAY – Compiled by Kim Kratky LARDEAU & BADSHOTS GOAT RANGE KOKANEE RANGE NELSON RANGE MONASHEES VALHALLAS & VALKYRES BONNINGTON RANGE / SALMO FOREST / UPPER PEND’OREILLE DUNCAN, SOUTH PURCELLS ROCKIES, EASTERN WASHINGTON, … Continue reading →

SULLIVAN LAKE-SALMO MT: 106 km. from Nelson to Sullivan Lk.; take #22 up Sullivan Crk.; Pass Crk. Pass jct. at 10 km., continue straight on #2220; pass Gypsy Meadows; at 30 km. turn L. onto #270 which takes you to … Continue reading →

DEER PARK ROAD: leaves pavement at Syringa Creek Park; continues W. to Deer Park; Cayuse Creek road goes R @ km. 11.2; Little Cayuse Creek road goes R @ km. 12.8; driven to km. 13.5 (Deer Creek road) in 01/12; … Continue reading →

ASHNOLA RIVER ROAD: turn S off Hwy #3, 3 km. W. of Keremeos, cross covered bridge and follow paved road till it turns to dirt; at km. 11.8, Crater Mtn. FSR goes R; at km. 13, pass BCFS rec site … Continue reading →