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Thu, October 22, 2026

Planning Your Powder Highway Trip: Local Tips

Welcome to the Powder Highway, located in the southeast corner of British Columbia, Canada – home to over 100+ ski operators. Our border make...

Tue, October 20, 2026

Heli & Cat-Skiing: How It All Started Here

It was Hans Gmoser who made snowy adventure in the wild a reality. In 1965, the maverick mountain guide flew six skiers deep into...

Fri, October 16, 2026

Invermere's Whiteway: And All Things Winter

The Whiteway on Lake Windermere is the World’s Longest Skating Path, a 30+ kilometres groomed track that runs all the way around the lake and...

Wed, October 14, 2026

Our Kootenay Mountain Ranges

Explore the breathtaking Kootenay region, nestled in the southeastern corner of British Columbia, Canada. Experience the beauty of the East & West Kootenay as...

Tue, October 13, 2026

How BIG is The Powder Highway?

IT’S COLOSSAL!  After polling all of the alpine, cat, heli and most of the backcountry lodges – we found out that it is GIGANTIC! 7.2...

Tue, October 6, 2026

Powder Highway 101

The POWDER HIGHWAY is the ultimate route to an unparalleled adventure! Situated in the captivating southeastern corner of British Columbia, affectionately known as the...

Mon, March 2, 2026

Kootenay Legends - The Storytellers

Storytellers shape how we understand where we come from – and who we are. In the quiet ghost town of Sandon, Marsh Garrick Rice...

Thu, December 18, 2025

Up the Ante: Powder Highway Cat & Heli Day Packages

Looking to go beyond the local ski resorts on your trip to the Powder Highway? Before embarking on a multi-day adventure, get a taste...

Tue, November 18, 2025

Funky Finds on the Powder Highway

Explore over 7.2 million acres of extraordinary terrain along the renowned Powder Highway, home to more than 100 exceptional operators and recognized as the...

Thu, May 15, 2025

Self-Propelled Backcountry Lodge Summer Experiences

In the majestic alpines of the Kootenays, our Powder Highway backcountry lodges are primely positioned to deliver unparalleled snowy adventures with epic powder ski...

Tue, December 10, 2024

Bask in the Glory of the Iconic Bugaboo Spires

Nestled in the magnificent Columbia Mountains, the Bugaboo Provincial Park commands global attention for its majestic, glacier-shaped granite spires. Standing over 3,000 metres (9,843...

Tue, July 9, 2024

Your Wild Ride - Purcell Mountain Adventures

Discover the timeless grandeur of the Purcell Mountains, a subrange of the majestic Columbia Mountains. With a rich history dating back 1.5 billion years,...

Mon, May 20, 2024

Outdoor Adventures: Unique to the Kootenays

This summer, challenge yourself to experience summer outdoor adventures in unexpected ways. While the quality of our hiking & biking experiences are well known, there...

Mon, April 22, 2024

Colossal Things to See & Do in the Kootenays

The Kootenays hold colossal secrets — where every corner holds a grand revelation awaiting your discovery. They may be familiar to some, but there’s...

Fri, April 5, 2024

Scaling Kootenay Heights

Ready to conquer the world? Excellent – the Kootenays have been waiting for you! This daring mountainous terrain challenges your coordination, balance, and gallantry...

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