Snowshoeing the West Kootenay
Recommended winter hikes and snowshoes!
Whitewater Snowshoe Trails
Whitewater Ski Resort maintains a network of multi-purpose winter trails. This area provides accessible winter alpine scenery and is available …
Nelson Nordic Snowshoe Trails
A scenic set of snowshoe trails which loop through old growth forests and wetlands. These trails are great for beginners …
Mount Lepsoe Cabin Loop
A scenic snowshoe beneath Mount Lepsoe in the Rossland Range! This loop visits four cozy day-use cabins and winds steadily …
Mount Crowe Cabin Loop
A scenic tour of 4 cabins in the Rossland Range, circling beneath the slopes of Mount Crowe. This is a …
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