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BALFOUR KNOB (2253m  7392’) Map Crawford Bay 82F/10 By Kim Kratky On Sunday, June 1st, Doug Brown, Sandra McGuinness, the dog Kumo, and I climbed this minor peak above Balfour in the Kokanee Group. We accessed it via cut blocks … Continue reading →

THE VALHALLAS – An Overview by Kirk Shave Step inside, friend. Welcome. My name is Dag, Odin’s charioteer. Odin, the king of Norse gods, has asked me to accompany you on an epic journey through Valhalla, his hall for slain … Continue reading →

During the winter of 1993-1994 the Friends of West Kootenay Parks Society became increasingly aware of the deteriorating condition of the Silver Spray Cabin. This cabin is situated in the Woodbury Creek drainage of Kokanee Glacier Park. Several timber frame … Continue reading →

SCRAMBING TECHNIQUE SLAB CLIMBING Climbers typically fall into two camps  when it comes to slabs. Some gag at the connotation of meat-grating, nipple-raking falls. But others say friction climbing is our most elegant discipline, a communion of mental grit and … Continue reading →

John Carter Death by Kim Kratky It’s with sorrow that I write to you of the death of John Carter in a backcountry ski accident on February 26th. The clippings from The Express are quite accurate in describing what happened, … Continue reading →

Kratky, Robert Kim     May 15, 1946 – Mar 12, 2013 Kim enjoyed a long and fulfilling life as a West Kootenay educator, mountaineer, skier, environmental activist, husband, father and grandfather. Born in Kansas City, Missouri, he attended that city’s public … Continue reading →

RENO MT   2319m   7280′ A rarely climbed mountain with a last newsletter mention in 1990. Presently in Darkwoods, so permission must be obtained. Good mine ruins.  Difficulty: Easy from mine Elevation gain: 1200′ if can drive to mine. Key elevations: … Continue reading →

Oxide Pass crossover for mountain bikers, which is marked on a map at The Sacred Ride. Your reference will be 82F/6. 23kms.  Difficulty: B2 Elevation gain: 1500′, 400′ loss  Key elevations: Porcupine TH 3500′; Oxide Pass 5000′; Oscar Creek TH 4600′ … Continue reading →

HEWLETT PEAK (Nelson R) by Kim Kratky On July 14th, Peter T. and I biked up Hidden Crk. and did Hewlett Pk. (7,382′). Interesting new items about ownership and access. When we rode up, the gate at the bottom was … Continue reading →

TRAIL’S ROCK WALLS – A Walking Tour Adventure These walking tours were conceived and produced with great reverence for the many men who had a hand in these walls. The names of those we know of are listed below. The … Continue reading →