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An easy trail off the Skattebo Reach trail that goes to a pretty waterfall. Difficulty: Easy A1 Elevation gained: 20m Distance: 2.3km from Substation to waterfall Season: potentially year-round (be aware of extremely hazardous conditions that may arise in winter … Continue reading →

A great walk to this overlook and great views down the Columbia and Kootenay river valleys and of the Castlegar Golf Course. Warning: ticks are common here especially in the spring. Give yourself a good checking over when you get … Continue reading →

A relatively level hike along the Kootenay River through mixed forest to the village of Glade. This trail is used mainly to access all the other trails on this side of the river. Requires a shuttle if go all the way. … Continue reading →

The Kootenay River Trails are a network of walking trails along the east side of the Kootenay River above the confluence with the Columbia River and the community of Ootischenia. There are relatively level walks along the river and more … Continue reading →

Mt Revelstoke NP BADSHOT RANGE, TROUT LAKE & AROUND, LARDEAU RANGE BADSHOT RANGE From West – Camborne K Badshots – West  (Glengarry, Hillman, Pool, Goat Tower, Beak, Goldsmith, Lexington, Thompson) Lardeau, Gainer & Triune FSR K,T Badshots – Centre (Jowett, Homer, Spine, Lade, Piton, … Continue reading →

This is a magical place. It is home to one of the few interior temperate rain forests in the world. Spectacular mountain scenery, glaciers, alpine lakes and meadows, splendid forest, extensive wildlife and forgotten old mining ruins are all part … Continue reading →

MOUNT ROOTHAAN   7,326 feet (Class 2-3) Is located just south of Chimney Rock and is nearly as rugged as its more famous counterpart. Difficulty: Elevation gain: Key elevations: Distance: Time: Map: USGS Mount Roothaan Drive: Horton Ridge Lookout access: 0.0 … Continue reading →

MONASHEE MOUNTAINS Kettle Crest Trail Hoodoo Canyon SELKIRK MOUNTAINS Washington State ΔK Ambercrombie Mt. Δ Sherlock Pk. Springboard Trail Sullivan Lake Δ Crowell Ridge ΔK Gypsy Peak Δ Grassy Top Mt. ΔK Hall Mountain ΔK Shedroof Divide Tr. Δ Shedroof Loop Idaho State – … Continue reading →

WHY WRITE THIS BOOK? KOOTENAY MOUNTAINEERING CLUB COLUMBIA MOUNTAINSThe West Kootenay History Geology Mountains of the West KootenayNaming Mountains in the West Kootenay The Art of Hiking Walking Weather Wind Chill  Safety, Survival Challenge Quiz Plants. Animals, Bears Equipment for … Continue reading →

ROMAN NOSE LAKES The three lakes are the Lower (vehicle accessible, has been rejuvenated with gravel paths, boardwalks and bridges, attracts many people) and Middle and Upper lakes (trail very short so still many people). Swept by fire in 1967, … Continue reading →