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the Kootenays are all about the outdoors, adventuring, and exploring. For most of us locals, places like Kokanee Glacier Provincial Park just call to us. This one is for all the Kootenay adventurers out there. If you've done any previous exploring in the Kootenays, then that's you. Kokanee Glacier Provincial Park has more than one great … Continue reading Kokanee Glacier: For all the Kootenay Adventurers out There
You've probably experienced it by now: The morning routine before a day hike. The packing never seems to go according to plan. Leaving the house, you always feel like you're forgetting something. Lots of times, whatever you forgot (if anything) wasn't even essential to your trip. Well, to ensure you always have the necessary items needed for … Continue reading 10 Things You Should Always Bring on a Day Hike in the Kootenays
There's something special about sitting atop an alpine peak. You can see everything, the air feels a little fresher, and you feel more at peace than ever. In the East Kootenays near Cranbrook, you can't find a higher, more prominent peak than Fisher Peak. You definitely need to make sure you're prepared. Be physically ready … Continue reading Fisher Peak: The Highest Peak on the Cranbrook Skyline
You’ll be way out in the wild on this trail. Only you, your thoughts, and maybe a few bears. (It's probably a good idea to hike with some friends actually.) Haystack Mountain is hidden in the Purcell mountain range. It is to the east of Kootenay Lake, on the boundary of Kianuko Provincial Park. See … Continue reading Haystack Mountain: The Kootenay’s Best Hidden Trail
Feeling a little more adventurous? Stagleap Provincial Park has more than just one great hiking trail. This one is an approximate 9km round trip (or more if you want), and has a manageable elevation gain of around 200m or so. Most is gained while walking along the dirt road for the first 2.5km of the … Continue reading Ripple Ridge: Stagleap Provincial Park’s More Adventurous Side
It's a Sunday morning and you're feeling a little... "under the weather." It happens. This trail is perfect for when you want a shorter hike to get outside in the mountains. The Cornice Ridge trail is short, quiet, and the fresh air and view at the top are amazing. An easy trail to cure that Sunday hangover … Continue reading Cornice Ridge Trail: The Perfect Sunday Morning Hike
Located just east of Creston, BC, the Thompson Rim Trail offers great views of the Creston Valley. By the end of the trail you can see along the Skimmerhorn to the south, and you can see Kootenay Lake to the north. With this hike, the vehicle does the hard work for you, and you simply get … Continue reading Thompson Rim Trail: the Easiest Ridge Trail in the Kootenays
It's only 9km round-trip, approximately 4 hours (with stops), has minimal elevation gain, constant views of Kootenay Lake, and several stunning beaches. It's like hiking on Vancouver Island. There is also the Pilot Bay Lighthouse close to the trail, which is a beautiful spot to check out. If you're looking for a great trail to … Continue reading Pilot Bay Peninsula: Where to Start Hiking in the Kootenays
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