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Located 2.5 km south of Wragge Lake. It is prominent from New Denver. The bushwhack down to the west end of Wragge Lake and around the lake is one of the most gnarly in the world. Traversing Wragge Peak might … Continue reading →

This 5-km-long overgrown road ascends to Wragge Lake.  Difficulty: Elevation gained: Key Elevations: Distance: 5km Time: Season: Mid-June to October Map: 82F/4 Nakusp, 82K/3 Drive: On Highway 6 just south of Hills (northwest of Rosebery) turn west on Bonanza Road (km … Continue reading →

SILVER MOUNTAIN   2388m (7833’) Silver Mountain is west-northwest of Mount Vingolf, between it and the Columbia River, north of Caribou Creek; altitude 7833 feet. It has been climbed by surveyors, date and route unknown. The first ascent was probably by … Continue reading →

Reasonable road access to the Valhalla Range is possible only at the extreme south and north ends. But Slocan Lake has several trails that can access the watershed of the Valhallas. his gem of a lake provides the best kayaking … Continue reading →

GRAND TRAVERSES Drinnon/Gwillim Lakes to Shannon Creek Ski Traverses of the Valhallas Three Men Run the Valhallas in One Day SHORT TRAVERSES Mulvey Basin to Drinnon Lakes Traverse of the Devils Range McKean Lakes to Black Prince/Mt Bor Col

RUGGED PEAK 8000′ BIG SISTER PEAK  8093′ These are the impressive peaks on the right visible from the highway between Summit Lake and Slocan Lake.   Difficulty: Elevation gained: Key Elevations: Distance: Time: Season: July to September Map: 82F/4 Nakusp Drive: Shannon … Continue reading →

These are two approaches to Wee Sandy Lake from Caribou Creek, the drainage on the west side of the Valhalla watershed. Shannon Creek Rd. crosses Caribou Pass and contours around to the Upper Caribou Creek watershed. There are two routes … Continue reading →

MOUNT VINGOLF    2585m This is a nice mountain to climb, easy by the Dinosaur Gully route, but more difficult from the west. Shannon Lake and its environs are worth a visit on their own merits.  Difficulty: C2 (Dinosaur Gully), … Continue reading →

A short hike to a pretty lake. Mt Vingolf makes a great backdrop. Climbing Vingolf is the usual reason to come to Shannon Lake.  Difficulty: A1 Elevation gained: 275m (900′) Key Elevations: TH Huss Creek 4700′; Shannon Lake 6150′; Upper … Continue reading →

Box Lake Loop provides excellent introductory hiking for children, as it not only holds the allure of interesting forest and marsh habitat but also a lake for swimming or tossing stones and campsites for a picnic. Roasting marshmallows, exploring the … Continue reading →