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This pretty sub-alpine basin has difficult access as Keen Creek Road is washed out at the Kokanee Glacier PP boundary, 8 km from Joker Millsite on a relatively gentle gravel road. As a result this once well-used trail now sees … Continue reading →

This lovely alpine basin was rarely visited as the Enterprise Creek FSR was blocked by boulders at 5 km entailing a 7km walk or cycle to the trailhead. But the blockage was removed in 2020 and a local volunteer, Cody … Continue reading →

This is the main access to Kokanee Glacier PP from the west. The road had boulders on it for decades and was not cleared until 2020. The trail has not been maintained. As a result, there is likely considerable windfall. … Continue reading →

This trail is often not maintained, but because of its scenic potential and history, it should be mentioned. It has been blasted out of the canyon and is spectacular.  Difficulty: moderate depending on windfall Elevation gain: 200m+ (650 ft +) … Continue reading →

This short, but lovely 1 kilometre long trail wanders through cathedrals of huge red cedars. There are few groves of these giants in the Lardeau Valley and this site is the prime example. Watch for wild ginger and trillium in … Continue reading →

MOUNT RETALLACK   2620m   8596′ Southeast of Hampshire Mountain. There are two summits of equal height, five minutes apart. 1. West The west ridge was climbed on a traverse of Hampshire Mountain and Mount Retallack. Stay well below the ridge crest … Continue reading →

HAMPSHIRE MOUNTAIN   2640m   8661′ Located above Enterprise Creek on Enterprise Ridge, in the north-western corner of Kokanee Glacier park. Difficulty: Elevation gain: Key elevations: Distance: Time: Season: Assess: Map: 82F/14 Slocan 1. West From camp in Blue Grouse Basin (introduction, access, Enterprise Creek), … Continue reading →

SPIDER PEAK   2440m   8005′ Spider Peak (835-195; name assigned by Bob Dean), located between Virgil and Hampshire Mountains, was ascended on July 2, 2000 via ridge north of Insect Peak, class 3 at the top and scrambled up SW side … Continue reading →

BOOMERANG MOUNTAIN   2510m   8235′ Boomerang Mountain is above the south side of Enterprise Creek, and northwest of Tanal Lake. Difficulty: D3 Elevation gain: 4735′ Key elevations: TH Heather Lake 4500′, Heather Lake 6260′; Summit 8235′ Distance: Season: mid-July to mid … Continue reading →

VIRGIL MOUNTAIN   2570m   8432′ Virgil Mountain is on the east side of Blue Grouse Basin and north of Hampshire Mtn. Approach via the Enterprise Creek road. 1. South Ridge. Ascend from Blue Grouse Basin via a prominent gully (snow early … Continue reading →