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Why the Amazon doesn’t really produce 20% of the world’s oxygen The myth that the Amazon rainforest forms the “lungs of the Earth” is overstated. Here’s what scientists say. By Katarina Zimmer August 19, 2025 NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC  The Amazon rainforest … Continue reading →

A very rough and overgrown trail that is not in use. It was last cleared in 2001

Located in West Arm Provincial Park, the Squeeler trail is a hike in a lovely forest with a few views of the lake. Huckleberries are good in season.  Elevation gain. 231 m 757′ Distance: 3.7 km Time: 1.5-2 hours Drive: … Continue reading →

A short, easy trail with great views from the bluff above Taghum. Views are of Nelson, Taghum, and the Kootenay River. Since this trail was first described, it has become overgrown and “invisible”.  Difficulty: A1 Elevation gain/loss: -160 m Distance. … Continue reading →

CABIN PEAK MIDDAY PEAK An old KMC hike that is not often done, probably because it so long (approximately 20 km) and the destinations not so interesting,. Distance: ~20 km Elevation gain: 1170 m Access: HC 4WD Drive: From Nelson, … Continue reading →

AARON HIL  1503m, 4931′ Aaron Hill is the highest point of land between Grassy Mountain and Castlegar, at about 1,640m (same height as Rossland’s Red Mountain). This has only been done as a snowshoe trip – there is no avalanche … Continue reading →

These are two unnamed peaks at the head of Redfish and Laird Creeks along a ridge south of Gray’s Peak. They form the southern boundary of Kokanee Glacier Park. The highest peak is 2371 m (7777 ft).  Difficulty: C3 difficult … Continue reading →

MT WALDIE 2225 m, 7300′ A minor peak north of Lost Creek with a long southeast ridge. Distance: 16 km round trip Elevation gain: 1275 m Time: 6.5+ hours return Drive: From the junction of Highway 3B and 3/6 in Salmo, drive … Continue reading →

This Rossland range summer hike climbs Mounts Lepsoe, Elgood & Plewman using the 7 Summits Trail. Elevation gain: 700 m to Mt Elgood, 800 m to Mt Plewman. Time. 5-6 hours. Access: any vehicle Drive: Drop shuttle car(s) off at … Continue reading →

Mount Payne is the site of the original strike that started the Sandon mining boom. There are two access points: from the K&S Railtrail or from the Reco Mountain Road from Cody. Follow old mining roads and numerous ATV trails … Continue reading →