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TEXAS PEAK   2450m   8050’ PADDY PEAK   2330m   7650’ Usually climbed with Reco. This hike was led by Bob Dean for several decades. Continuing to Paddy and descending 12 Mile Creek FSR makes a nice loop (shuttle necessary). Difficulty: C2 Elevation … Continue reading →

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 →