Follow me on the best hikes in the Kootenays.
Mount Brennan is an absolute beast of a day hike. Monstrous. Sitting on the edge of Goat Range Provincial Park, Mount Brennan dominates the area's views at over 2900m. It is the highest point in the Southern half of the Selkirk Mountain Range. The summit is an obtainable, but challenging hike. Do NOT do this … Continue reading Mount Brennan: The Highest Peak in the Southern Selkirks
You'll have seen Mount Loki if you've ever driven through Kaslo, BC. Across Kootenay Lake from Kaslo, on the East shore, Mount Loki sits at 2780m. Anyone obsessed with nice peaks won't be able to get Mount Loki out of their head once they've laid eyes on it. Getting to the trailhead is somewhat difficult. … Continue reading Mount Loki: The Most Prominent Peak Along Kootenay Lake
Mt Crawford is one of those hikes you'd prepare for a full day of hiking if you didn't know any better. Climbing to a 2350m summit has got to be a long trek. Well, it's actually only 4.7km round trip and there's just no way to say it's not worth doing when you get such amazing … Continue reading Mt Crawford: An Easy Scramble to the Best View of Kootenay Lake
Almost any Nelson local has completed the hike to Pulpit Rock. And, there's a reason its locals hike it multiple times and recommend it to anyone who has yet to do the hike: The views are amazing for such a short climb. The trailhead is down Johnson St. just across the big orange bridge from … Continue reading Pulpit Rock: A Classic, Easy Kootenay Hike
One of the Coolest Waterfalls in the Kootenay region is a short, 350m, downhill hike away. Fletcher Falls, only a 10-minute drive South of Kaslo, is known around the Kootenays, and even BC, as being one of the greatest waterfalls. If you're a waterfall junkie, you need to check it out. The parking area for … Continue reading An Easy Hike to One of the Greatest Kootenay Waterfalls
Trail's End is the extension to the Balancing Rock Trail in Creston, BC, and is a great trail to start your Kootenay hiking season with. It's a doable 8.2km round-trip, but still challenging; just what you want to start with. The beginning of the hike to Balancing Rock is a quick, but steep, 1.2km. Don't … Continue reading Trail’s End: Starting Your Kootenay Hiking Season in the Best Way
If you've hiked Cornice Ridge on Kootenay Pass, then you know how amazing the views are for such a short hike. But, have you tried to summit it in the winter? The views may be the same, but the snow completely changes the experience. Strap on a pair of snowshoes and follow me on the … Continue reading Follow me on One of the Best Snowshoes in the Kootenays
When us hikers face snow, there’s only one thing we can do: Keep hiking. Shoes become no longer an option though. Snowshoeing is a great winter activity that offers the closest experience to hiking. But, where do you go for your first snowshoe in the Kootenays? You’ll need a place to test some out before … Continue reading Where to Experience Your First Snowshoe in the Kootenays
After all of the snow that fell over the past couple weeks it’s official, winter is here. That means it’s time to put away those hiking boots until the spring, Kootenay hikers. Don’t worry though, it doesn’t mean your days of Kootenay adventuring have to be put on hold until spring. Here are a few … Continue reading How to get your Hiking Fix in the Snowy Kootenay Winters
In Creston, BC, there's one hike every local will know. It's like a rite of passage. If you're looking for an easy day hike with great views of the Creston Valley, anyone will recommend it to you: The Balancing Rock Trail. On the west side of the flats, the Balancing Rock Trailhead is only 100m down … Continue reading The Easiest Kootenay Hike for Great Views: Balancing Rock
Kootenay Hiker 
You must be logged in to post a comment.