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The Smallwood viewpoint is possibly the best in the West Kootenay – situated on a bend in the Kootenay River, almost the entire river between Nelson and Castlegar is visible. The view is as big as the bench.   Part … Continue reading →

The Rossland Range provides the best backcountry skiing in the West Kootenay. There have always been several “cabins” distributed all over the range. These were built by enterprising guys over decades. Many were simple A-frames sheeted in plastic, but all … Continue reading →

This 20-kilometre route/trail was the original route that followed Silver Ridge – the alpine route that connected high altitude mines from Idaho Peak/Sandon, around Mount Carlyle and finally descending to Cody, just above Sandon – and thus completing a loop. … Continue reading →

The Salmo Valley Trail Society has built seven trails on the Salmo Ski Hill since 2014. Views from the top are worthwhile. Rating: ♦♦◊◊◊ Location: The north-facing slope of the unnamed mountain southwest of Salmo. Difficulty: B1 Moderate Elevation Gain: … Continue reading →

Two loops and a side trail lead to several viewpoints overlooking the Salmo Valley from the east. There are several hiking options. Rating: ♦♦♦♦◊ Location: Immediately east of Salmo overlooking the town. On the bluffs above Delaurentils Road. Difficulty: B1 moderate … Continue reading →

The Mt. Thompson Rim Trail is the Creston Valley’s most iconic hike. Its common knowledge that most trails offering epic views involve hiking up a mountain. This one breaks the mold by allowing the hikers to do most of the hard work in … Continue reading →

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Two scrambles right at the pass, the watershed of the Purcell Range between the mid point of Kootenay Lake and Kimberly. Difficulty: B2 – moderate scramble Elevation Gain: 242m Key Elevations: Parking area “the pass”: 6450′, Sphinx 8550′ Distance: 4.0kms … Continue reading →

Baldy Rocks provides a 360° view directly above Bridal Lake and Kootenay Pass. This route is primarily a short ski tour popular as it is so close to the highway. Few people climb it. Access for this hike is from Highway … Continue reading →

The Mt. Thompson Rim Trail is the Creston Valley’s most iconic hike. Its common knowledge that most trails offering epic views involve hiking up a mountain. This one breaks the mold by allowing the hikers to do most of the hard work in … Continue reading →