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Boundaries: North-south flowing Burton and Koch Creeks separate the Valkyr and Norns Ranges from the Valhallas. The Valkyr Range is west of these creeks and extends to Lower Arrow Lake in the west and south. The Norns Range is south … Continue reading →

This is an interesting route into McKean Lakes. It doesn’t sound faster than the trail. Drive: Hoder  Creek FSR è Drinnon/Gwillim lakes TH 21.3km. This junction is 20.3km from Slocan City and 25.2km from Passmore. 0.0 Start SW on Hoder … Continue reading →

MOUNT McKEAN    2610m Mount McKean is a “pile of rocks” two kilometres south of Woden Peak. Refer to McKean Lakes Trail for access details. Difficulty: D3 Elevation gain: TH to summit 3760 ft. Key elevations: Trailhead 1445m (4740′); First … Continue reading →

WODEN PEAK   2715m Situated west of the Devil’s Range, northeast of the head of Koch Creek. An attractive pyramidal peak. Has a private backcountry cabin used most in the winter. Refer to McKean Lakes Trail for access details. Difficulty: D3 … Continue reading →

McKEAN LAKES TRAIL The steep trail follows a dramatic creek to a beautiful subalpine basin. Climb Mt Woden or Mt McKean. There is a private cabin here available for rent.  On the north-south ridge between Hoder Creek to the east and … Continue reading →

MOUNT RINDA 2500m Mount Rinda is located on the southeast end of the ridge between Hoder and Bannock Burn Creeks. It is one of the best viewpoints to see the southern Valhallas. Access became easy with the Gasga FSR that … Continue reading →

MOUNT FREYA 2517m (8259′) On the north-south ridge between Hoder Creek to the east and Koch Creek to the west. The mountains from north to south are McKeen Lakes (Mt Woden & Mt McKeen), Mt Harlow, Mt Ludlow, Mt Freya, and … Continue reading →

MOUNT LUDLOW   2480m On the north-south ridge between Hoder Creek to the east and Koch Creek to the west. The mountains from north to south are McKeen Lakes (Mt Woden & Mt McKeen), Mt Harlow, Mt Ludlow, Mt Freya, and … Continue reading →

MOUNT HARLOW 2580m Mount Harlow lies directly west of the Mulvey cirque, between Koch Creek (on the west) and Hoder Creek (on the east). It is 4 km south-southwest of Mount McKean. Difficulty: Elevation Gain:  Summit 2580m  Key Elevations: Time: … Continue reading →

MOUNT MCKEAN    2610m Mount McKean is a “pile of rocks” two kilometers south of Woden Peak. Difficulty: Elevation Gain: Key elevations: Access: Map: 82F/13 Burton. 1. North Ascended over broken rock from the Woden-McKean col. (II,3,s). FA Bob Dean, … Continue reading →