It’s February and already starting to feel a bit like spring with milder temperatures and returning daylight. Luckily, the West Kootenays got a record amount of snow in January, providing lots of opportunity of winter adventure.
Things slowed down on West Kootenay Hiking this winter, but I am working on a snowshoe guide and collecting some more routes. Snowshoeing can have higher risks than hiking with avalanche terrain, winter conditions, and more route finding. My focus has been on posting beginner-intermediate routes that stay in simple avalanche terrain.
Here are some new routes to check out:
Whitewater Snowshoe Trails
Whitewater Ski Resort maintains a network of multi-purpose winter trails. This area provides accessible winter…
Nelson Nordic Snowshoe Trails
A scenic set of snowshoe trails which loop through old growth forests and wetlands. These…
Mount Crowe Snowshoe
A winter wonderland awaits! The snowshoe route up to Mount Crowe leads to amazing views…
2019 Financials
West Kootenay Hiking made a bit of money through donations and merchandise sales. Thanks to all who supported the project! You can view the 2019 financial statement on Google Docs.
The $136.24 of profit from 2019 will be donated to the Castlegar Parks and Trails Society. This local group has been doing some awesome work and I’ve really appreciated adventuring on their trails! Check out the Brilliant Overlook Trail, the Mel Deanna Trail, the Merry Creek Trails, and the Scattebo Reach Trail for some of their projects.
Want to support West Kootenay Hiking too? You can purchase merchandise online at Redbubble. All designs were created by me and are printed on demand when you order.
That’s all for now! Back to planning more 2020 adventures!
Happy hiking!
-Abby