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BONNINGTON RANGE COLUMBIA ROAD: turn off Hwy. 3 at junction past weigh station; follow signs for refuse transfer station; continue past this to gravel pit where pavement ends; drove 1.4 km. past the end of the pavement to a gate … Continue reading →

KUSKANAX CREEK ROAD: take the road to Nakusp Hot Springs; beyond the springs, the road is on the N. side for 4 km, then on the S. side for five more km, before returning to the N. side; the road … Continue reading →

Kootenay Lake is big, some 105 kms long and up to 5 kms wide. The Purcells are to the east and the Selkirks to the west of the lake. The West Arm of the lake flows west from near its … Continue reading →

MOUNT NANSEN   2475m   8,025′ MOUNT ROBERT SMITH   2446m   8,025′ Mt Robert Smith and Boomerang are on the west boundary of Kokanee Glacier PP. When Enterprise Creek Road was blocked at 5 kilometres, access to these peaks was very difficult from … Continue reading →

MOUNT GIEGERICH   2449m   8035′ Giegerich plays second fiddle to the stars of Glory Basin – Mts John Carter and Outlook. The only practical access to Glory Basin is now via the core area of Kokanee Glacier Provincial Park. Giegerich isn’t … Continue reading →

This was an uncommonly used trail to a mountain few thought of going to. But in 2017, the trail was almost completely rebuilt – new parking, trailhead, and in the first 2 kilometres, switchbacks were added to steep sections. Parking is … Continue reading →

More commonly a mountain bike trail, it is also a nice hike. Requires a shuttle.  Difficulty: A1 Elevation gain: Key elevations: Distance: 8.8 km + 1.7 km at beginning  Time: 3 hours one way Season: June through October Access: Good  … Continue reading →

This trail was created by an enterprising fellow who started wandering uphill on various game trails until a route was created. The trail ascends the north slopes of Mount Sentinel to a viewpoint looking over Crescent Valley and the Playmor … Continue reading →

McNALLY CREEK TRAVERSE  McNally Creek lies between Hanna Ck. and Murphy Ck. on the west side of the Columbia Valley just behind Oasis. The traverse covers about 10.5km over 6 hours, with a variety of terrain. Route: Start on a … Continue reading →

MOUNT DUNDEE   1910m   6250′ This low elevation mountain just south of Nelson is not often climbed. Good early or late in the season.  Difficulty: B2 Elevation gain: 390m (1263′) Key elevations: Park 1520m (4987′); Summit 1910m (6250′) Distance: 3kms Time: 4 hours … Continue reading →