Trail Societies
How do all these amazing trails get built?? The West Kootenay has amazing non-profit, volunteer-run trail societies that do the hard work. Support these folks by becoming a member, making a donation, or volunteering on their next work party.
Kootenay Mountaineering Club
The Kootenay Mountaineering Club organizes over 100 annual trips including hiking, climbing, skiing, biking, week long climbing/skiing/hiking camps, and various courses on basic outdoor skills. KMC volunteers also maintain four cabins in the Bonnington Range and are involved in trail development and maintenance.
Nakusp & Area Trail Society
These folks improve and maintain nine recreational trails in Nakusp, BC and the surrounding area. They also organize group hikes in the summer!
Kootenay Columbia Trails Society
The KCTS manages, maintains and develops a regional network of recreational trails for a variety of non-motorized trail users. They have a seasonal trail crew that puts in huge work!
Friends of the Rossland Range
This group builds and maintains the beautiful Rossland Range Day Use cabins – very popular for snowshoeing and ski touring! They keep the parking lots clear too in the winter.
Castlegar Parks & Trails Society
The Castlegar Parks and Trails Society maintains trails and builds new trails for hiking and biking in the Castlegar area for non-motorized use.
North Slocan Trail Society
This group builds and maintains the trails around Slocan Lake, including doing work in Valhalla Provincial Park.
Kaslo Outdoor Recreation & Trails Society
KORTS has developed several trails around Kaslo, including building the beautiful red bridges along the River Trail.
https://kortsbc.blogspot.com/?m=1
Salmo Valley Trails Society
The Salmo Valley Trails Society has been developing new trails around Salmo, including at the ski hill!
Nelson Cycling Club
The Nelson Cycling Club maintains a huge network of trails around Nelson, many of which are used by hikers and trail runners.
Friends of Pulpit Rock Society
This group started with Pulpit Rock but has been expanding to build and maintain new trails around Nelson, like Lyon’s Bluff, the Elephant Mountain Traverse, and the trails at Whitewater Mountain Resort.
Creston Valley Trails Society
A group of outdoor enthusiasts with a passion for our beautiful valley and waterways. Their goal is to protect and maintain access to our treasured outdoor spaces. https://www.crestonvalleytrails.com
East Shore Trail & Bike Association
Maintaining the trails on Kootenay Lake’s beautiful East Shore for hikers, bikers, and everyone! https://estba.ca
Friends of West Kootenay Parks
This group partners with BC Parks to enhance provincial trails in places like Kokanee and Valhalla! http://fwkp.ca
Kaslo Mountain Bike Club
Building trails in the Kaslo area with many friendly to hikers and trail runners! https://www.kaslomountainbikeclub.com
South Selkirks Backcountry Association
This group works in the West Kokanee Creek area and built the new West Kokanee Loop trail with great alpine ridge walking! https://www.facebook.com/ssba.backcountry/about
There are many more outdoors clubs for things like rock climbing, paddling, skiing, etc!
I couldn’t open the link for Kootenay mountaineering club, is there such a thing?
Yes, I just had a link to their older website which wasn’t working anymore. Here is the new website: https://kootenaymountaineeringclub.ca/