Category Archives: Uncategorized

The boundaries of the Hatteras Group are Hatteras Creek and Snowman Pass on the north and northeast, the middle fork of Crystalline Creek and Hume Pass on the east, lower Hume Creek on the south and Duncan River on the … Continue reading →

This hike involves rambling along the high ridge that separates the drainage of the Kettle River from the drainage of the Granby River. A long drive takes you right into the alpine with extensive meadows to roam and amazing wildflowers … Continue reading →

A steep hike into an area of beautiful blue lakes and easy peaks. It is best done as an overnight trip.  Location: Difficulty: C3  Elevation gain: 750m (2500′) to the lakes; 1200m (4000′) to the peak  Key elevations: Summit Mt … Continue reading →

Yeoward is a gradually ascending plateau, culminating in a sharp drop on the NW to Railroad Creek. Views are panoramic to the Pinnacles, Selkirks and Valhallas. The alpine meadows are awesome in the wildflower season.  Location: South of Pinnacles Group, … Continue reading →

Although Mt Revelstoke is outside the West Kootenay, it gives access to drive to one of the best wildflower displays on the planet. Out of season, there is still great hiking.  Location: Mt Revelstoke National Park  Difficulty: easy, alpine.  Elevation … Continue reading →

The trail starts in the sub-alpine, goes through meadows up to the limestone ridge Mt Symons sits. Follow the ridge around Paint Lake to make a loop with great views of the Gold Range, Monashee Park and Goat-Sitkum. Possible to … Continue reading →

Spectrum Lake is also known as Rainbow Lake. This short and easy hike (2 hours, 200m elevation gain) is the access trail to Monashee Provincial Park. Easy family hike destination, backpacking introduction or access to the centre of Monashee PP … Continue reading →

This traverse is a hiking backpacking route along the spine of the Pinnacles. The traverse was created in memory of Mark Berger, a popular member of the Vernon Outdoors Club. The traverse covers about 20 km between Twin Lakes at … Continue reading →

Twin Lakes lie in a bowl at the north end of that ridge of the Monashees known as the Pinnacles. They are the source of one of the branches of Severide Creek. They are popular with hikers who want to … Continue reading →

Pinnacle Lake is at the head of the north fork of Railroad Creek, itself the south tributary of Monashee Creek. The lake is right up against the spine of the Pinnacles, that southern extension of the Monashees. The lake is … Continue reading →