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I would like to think of myself as a full time traveler. I have been retired since 2006 and in that time have traveled every winter for four to seven months. The months that I am "home", are often also spent on the road, hiking or kayaking. I hope to present a website that describes my travel along with my hiking and sea kayaking experiences.

GLADE FALLS

This waterfall is a pleasant surprise. Nice photo opportunities. Difficulty: Easy A1 Elevation gained: Distance: Time: Season: Year-round Map: 82D/5 Castlegar Drive: Access from Glade: Head north on Hwy 3A towards Nelson. Turn right after the lumberyard at the Glade … Continue reading

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WARD’S FERRY TRAIL

An 8 km riverside trail following the Kootenay River from Glade north to Rover Creek Road across the river from South Slocan. Difficulty: easy B1 Elevation gained: 200m (Glade to S Slocan) Distance: 8km Time: 3 hours Season: Year-round Map: … Continue reading

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DOVE HILL TRAIL / ELK CUT-OFF TRAIL

This is one of Castlegar’s most popular short walks. These two short hikes include some uphill climbs with beautiful views of Castlegar. Warning: ticks are common here especially in the spring. Give yourself a good checking over when you get … Continue reading

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McPHEE CANYON

This is a short and fairly steep trail which connects the Doukhobor Waterline Trail to Skattebo Reach Trail. Finish this trip by sitting on the bench by the McPhee Creek foot bridge. On a hot summer day this spot provides … Continue reading

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DOUKHOBOR WATERLINE TRAIL

A walk through history following the Doukhobor Waterline that was used to irrigate the orchards in Brilliant and Ootoshenia until 1953. The 16-inch wire-wrapped wood stave pipeline was built in 1928-29. It was made in sections in a factory in … Continue reading

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LITTLE McPHEE CREEK WATERFALL

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

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BRILLIANT OVERLOOK TRAIL

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

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SKATTEBO REACH TRAIL

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

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KOOTENAY RIVER TRAILS

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

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SELKIRK MOUNTAINS

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

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