Liability Disclaimer

If you are new to hiking, read the Resources & Safety pages for important information and consider joining one of the local Clubs & Trail Societies to start adventuring with experienced hikers.

Trip Planning

Do your research before you head out on the trails!

Training

Do you have the physical fitness, skills, and experience for your adventure?

Taking the Essentials

What’s in your daypack? Are you prepared?

The author(s) and contributors of westkootenayhiking.ca are not responsible for any damage, personal injuries or death as a result of the use of any information, maps, routes, advice, gear or techniques discussed on this blog and website. All outdoor activities are carried out at your own risk.

Your safety is your own responsibility. All users of this website must assume responsibility for their own actions and safety, exercise sound judgment, be prepared for all conditions, and seek advice on current weather and current trail conditions. These conditions change from day to day, and from season to season, therefore rendering any information on this website subject to change without warning.

Risk is always a factor in hiking and wilderness adventure. Experience and preparation can reduce risk, but can never eliminate it. It is the responsibility of the users of this website to learn the necessary skills for safe hiking and off-trail adventure hiking.

Although the authors and contributors try to make the information contained on this website as accurate as possible, they disclaim any liability for accident, loss, injury, inconvenience or any other damage that may be sustained by anyone using the information contained on this website. You are solely responsible for using your judgment in interpreting and using this information to safely enjoy your own outdoor pursuits.

The information contained on this website is available so that you may have a general idea of what to expect on the hikes listed on this site. We take no responsibility nor assume liability for inaccuracies, errors, omission, or incompleteness of any information. Please note that the included GPS tracks are also provided only as general guides, and you should not rely on their accuracy, as GPS readings are subject to error and may provide inaccurate directions.

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