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To do this traverse in either direction requires a map, compass, +/- GPS, solid navigation skills and strong scrambling ability. Even in August, an ice-axe may be necessary.  SILVER SPRAY – WOODBURY TRAVERSE From the Silver Spray cabin, walk south/SW … Continue reading →

MOONLIGHT PEAK   2610m   8563′ Southwest of Mount Kemball. 1. FRA by the prospector Dan Henry Nellis, October 17, 1902, who found the ‘Moonlite’ mineral claim on the summit; route unknown. (B.C. Ministry of Energy and Mines) 2. South Ridge, Follow … Continue reading →

MOUNT KEMBALL   2640m   8661′ Situated between Woodbury and Keen Creeks. Mount Kemball, Moonlight Peak and Glacier View Peak are accessible from the Woodbury cabin at the head of Woodbury Creek. These peaks have often been climbed but little record has … Continue reading →

ARTIST POINT MOUNTAIN   2515m   8369′ On the northwestern spur of Mount Kemball. 1. North Slopes, East Ridge. Approach from the Keen Creek road. Pass over the Desmond Creek bridge (unsigned) at about 15 km (see road distance table). At about … Continue reading →

EVENING STAR PEAK   2570m   8432′ South of Mount McQuarrie, and just south of the Cabin Peaks. The summit is only a little above the tree line. The initial part of the Silver Spray to Woodbury traverse.  Difficulty: Easy from Silver … Continue reading →

NORTH CABIN PEAK   2640m   8661′ Located on the south ridge of Mount McQuarrie. There are three Cabin Peaks, North, Centre and South, very close to the Silver Spray Cabin, north of Evening Star Peak.  1. Northeast Face (Story Time). Story … Continue reading →

MOUNT MCQUARRIE   2690m   8825′ Mount McQuarrie is between Woodbury Creek and Keen Creek, in the northeastern corner of Kokanee Park. 1. Topographical Survey party, before 1963, date and route 2. Southeast Snow Slopes, South Ridge, West Drive up the Woodbury … Continue reading →

SUNRISE MOUNTAIN   2670m   8760′ Located one kilometre east of Mount McQuarrie. Sunrise Mountain has a southeast couloir which is to the right of an impressive prow (Sunrise Prow). A bowl left of the prow holds snow. 1. West to East … Continue reading →

KYAWATS MOUNTAIN   2490m   8169′   Located on a spur two km north of Mount McQuarrie, overlooking Keen and Klawala Creeks. Difficulty: C3 Elevation gain: Key elevations: Silver Spray Cabin 2337m (7665′); Violet Mine 2543m (8340′); Summit 8169′ Distance: Time: 3.5 hours … Continue reading →

This relatively unknown trail in the northern part of Kokanee Glacier PP gives access to the alpine basin at the head of Sturgis Creek drainage. Mining ruins, flower-covered meadows, and extensive views across the Keen Creek valley are all part … Continue reading →