A forested hike to a big viewpoint bluff on Mount Sentinel, overlooking Crescent Valley and Playmor Junction. The trail is underdeveloped with some steep sections, but is fairly well-established along the forest floor. This content is available exclusively to members of West Kootenay Hikings Patreon at $10 or more....
An early-season summit! The trail is faint to follow in places, but nicely graded as it ascends through open forest to huge views of Lower Arrow Lake....
A little bit of bushwhacking will get you over to a new summit on Kootenay Pass. Baldy Rocks offers a new vantage point, looking down over Bridal Lake. This content is available exclusively to members of West Kootenay Hikings Patreon at $10 or more....
A short hike to a quiet subalpine lake, with plenty more exploring on the surrounding ridges. The forest is studded with golden larches in the fall. This content is available exclusively to members of West Kootenay Hikings Patreon at $10 or more....
“Red Mountain” seems to be a pretty common name in the Koots. There’s a few of them! But this one is the neighbour of Toad Mountain in the Bonnington Range above Nelson. It has the characteristic red rock, but also offers great hiking off the beaten path. This content is available exclusively to members…...
One of the best ridgeline hikes in the Kootenays! Hiking a loop around Mount Reco will bring you through alpine meadows surrounded by peaks. With the option to bag Reco’s summit, this is a great day in the mountains. This content is available exclusively to members of West Kootenay Hikings Patreon at $10 or…...
Grassy Mountain is renown for its winter powder, but it’s also a great summer destination for those that don’t mind hiking off trail. You can explore the ridges which are full of spring wildflowers and offer big wide views of the Bonnington Range. This content is available exclusively to members of West Kootenay Hikings…...
Emerald Lake is a scenic alpine lake, glowing in the ridges below Mount Jardine. It’s a family-friendly hike that highlights the mining history in the area, and strong hikers who are comfortable off-trail can explore the ridges above and beyond. This content is available exclusively to members of West Kootenay Hikings Patreon at $10…...
Driving over Grey Creek Pass? Want to bag a peak? The summit on the North side of the pass is easily gained by following a short trail along the ridge and then picking your way to the top. Nicknamed “Thanksgiving Mountain” by locals who hike it on the holiday, this summit offers a wide…...
A short meadowy ridge in the Bonnington Range. Twin Peaks is a scenic off-trail adventure for hikers who are prepared to navigate and route-find. This content is available exclusively to members of West Kootenay Hikings Patreon at $10 or more....