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Maps form the essential information for almost every hike and climb in this e-book. You should not consider attempting any trip without the necessary maps and the know-how to use them. This is a big country, and most of it … Continue reading →

WEATHER The weather in the Columbia Mountains, both good and bad, can last for many days, and sometimes weeks. Regardless of the forecast, always be prepared for heavy rain, strong winds, falling temperatures, sleet or hail. Carry rain gear – … Continue reading →

Mountaineering is possibly the most magnificent sport yet invented by man, but is known to be dangerous. Even today, British Columbia, the most western province of Canada, is still a wilderness of mountains, valleys, glaciers, forest and plateau. The West … Continue reading →

PURCELL MOUNTAINS in  the USA The Purcell Mountains, primarily a Canadian range, extend south across the border into Idaho and Montana. The range is located northeast of Bonners Ferry and is bounded by US-95 and US-1 on the west and … Continue reading →

SELKIRK MOUNTAINS in the USA Together with the neighbouring Monashee and Purcell Mountains, the Selkirk Mountains are part of a larger grouping known as the Columbia Mountains that lie just to the west of the Rocky Mountains. Their northern boundary … Continue reading →

HOODOO CANYON  This is a short day hike or overnighter through a lightly used and surprisingly lush area of the Colville National Forest. Difficulty: A1 Elevation gain: 880 ft. Key elevations: High point 3,720 ft., Emerald Lake 3,200′ Distance: 5 miles … Continue reading →

The Kettle Crest Trail is the granddaddy of long-distance, high-country routes in Eastern Washington. Over the course of its 44 miles, it presents a virtual highlight reel of dry-side beauty, from sage-scented meadows to subalpine parkland. The Kettle Crest Trail … Continue reading →

INTRODUCTION MONASHEE MOUNTAINS SELKIRK MOUNTAINS Trout Lake, Lardeau & Around LARDEAU RANGE GOAT RANGE VALHALLA RANGES North Slocan Valley South Slocan Valley Valkyr Range Norns Range Castlegar & Area NELSON RANGE PURCELL MOUNTAINS  NORTH PURCELLS SOUTH PURCELLS – Access West … Continue reading →

The Purcell Mountains, primarily a Canadian range, extend south across the border into Idaho and Montana. The range is located northeast of Bonners Ferry and is bounded by US-95 and US-1 on the west and the Kootenai River and US-2 … Continue reading →

QUEEN MOUNTAIN   6,112 feet (Class 1) Queen Mountain is located .8 miles west of Queen Lake on the high ridge that divides the Moyie River and Kootenai River. Difficulty: Elevation gain: Key elevations: Distance: Time: Map: USGS Eastport Drive: Access by … Continue reading →