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In the Kootenay Rockies, residents and visitors alike share our mountain playground. Work and play is a must with our tourism providers. While out...

Does the warm summer sun leave you craving the refreshing taste of a cold craft beer on a shaded lakeside patio?  Does your perfect...

It’s that picture-perfect Kootenay day.  The sun’s rays filter through the forest, alpine lake shimmers with the gentle waves of the breeze.  In the...

We all love the Kootenay Rockies for its unique towns, friendly locals, and laid-back lifestyle. But what sets the Kootenays apart is the incredible...

Becoming protectors of nature ensures future generations will enjoy all of the region’s natural attributes. Stewardship is our collective responsibility to retain the quality...

There’s a sure-fire way to tell that winter has arrived in the Kootenays without looking at the weather. No, it’s not twinkle lights or...

Winter is no longer just for skiing & snowboarding. An army of dedicated volunteers with an expanding quiver of trail grooming equipment, combined with...

As the snow billows up over the hood of your machine, and you are hit in the face by a soft, cold powder, the...

“Kootenay winters are the best because the snow is amazing, backcountry options are endless, and the mountains still blow my mind after eight years...

Each winter when temperatures drop and conditions are ‘just right’ – the lakes and ponds across the Kootenays transform into the perfect natural ice-skating...

The term alpenglow originates from the German word alpenglühen, which describes the rosy pink-red light on the skyline peaks at dawn and dusk. Some...

#1 – Ski/Ride within the Resort’s Boundaries and Follow all Posted Signs Regardless of your background as a skier or snowboarder, it is your...

Follow the Powder Highway to Kimberley’s historic mountain & alpine community.  The Kimberley Alpine Resort is home to North America’s largest gladed terrain over...

While you are here, we want you to have an incredible time exploring the Kootenay Rockies. For generations, Kootenay locals have taken great care...

While you are here, we want you to have an incredible time exploring the Kootenay Rockies. For generations, Kootenay locals have taken great care...

Follow the Powder Highway to historic Fernie, home to Fernie Alpine Resort and it’s five, legendary, powder-filled bowls. Check DriveBC for the latest road...

Each welcoming Kootenay mountain community offers an array of unique cabins, chalets, lodges or yurts to cozy up in.  Relax by a roaring fire,...

They say necessity is the mother of invention. And much as we like to go on and on about the mind-blowing powder to be...

Quiet, ultra-efficient, and crazy fun to drive, electric vehicles, or EVs, are becoming a common sight at our ski resorts and Nordic clubs throughout...

The term loppet (pronounced luu-pit) is a Scandinavian term that means either: a long distance nordic ski race or event, or a bunch of...

No matter what time of year, the Powder Highway’s mountains demand respect. In the winter the margins for error are even slimmer, consequences more...

It was tradition in our house to go skiing every weekend in Kimberley… the house would be a buzz with five of us trying...

You’ve skied Polar Peak at Fernie Alpine Resort, you’ve maxed out the vertical you can bag in a day at Revelstoke Mountain Resort, and...

As snow settles over the mountains and valleys in the Kootenays, winter enthusiasts journey along the Powder Highway in search of deep pow, cozy...

Sometimes it can be hard to reconcile just how different the “powder towns” along the Powder Highway are from each other. Take Kimberley and...

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...

The Slackcountry is the untracked, lift-accessed “backcountry” that snow seekers enjoy just outside ski resort boundaries, without the hours of sweat and toil normally...

BC’s Powder Highway in the Kootenay Rockies is home to some of the most sought-after backcountry skiing and riding in the world. From far-flung...

As champagne powder starts to blanket the Kootenay Rockies, the mountains begin to lure us with their call.  Along the Powder Highway, ski resorts,...

The POWDER HIGHWAY is “the road” to a one-of-a-kind adventure! Located in the southeastern corner of British Columbia, also known as the Kootenays (by...

Growing up I was fortunate to have a remarkable ski hill in close proximity to me. It truly introduced me to my love and...

“Welcome to The Powder Highway“! Maybe you’re travelling from the east, looking for soft snow covering quad burning pitches. Or you’re coming from the...

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

In the month of October we have colourful inversions around the Kootenays, that showcase our golden larch trees and fall foliage peeking through the...

It all starts deep underground. Unfathomable pressures and temperatures work their magic on underground rivulets, filling their waters with concentrations of dissolved minerals not...

The sun isn’t up yet, but you are. With all the vistas and adventures you want to see and do while on this Kootenay...

Q̓api Ktunaxa Sukiⱡq̓ukni kin wamiⱡkiⱡ ʔamakʔis / All Ktunaxa are happy you are here – Welcome There is nothing quite like the feeling of...

Most people are familiar with the annual show put on by the maples of Eastern Canada, but the Kootenays have their own, equally stunning...

The burble of the water rippling around your waders.  The rhythmic trance of the cast.  The satisfaction of the perfect presentation. The anticipation as...

If you want dramatic mountain golf, the Kootenay Rockies is your golf destination. The many spectacular courses are all about mountain views, elevation changes,...

Imagine yourself standing in the middle of a remote stretch of river, fly rod in hand, evening sun glistening off the ripples of the...

We have an abundance of delicious craft breweries, distilleries, cideries, meadery, wineries and coffee roasters in the region that offer some of the world’s best...

There’s a certain feeling that you get from summiting a peak. Whether it’s a quick stroll to gain a 360° view or a physical...

Are you up for a challenge? Good – the Kootenays are ready for you, too. From mountain biking to white-water kayaking, all throughout this...

From canoeing to whitewater kayaking to stand-up paddle boarding, water has a natural pull on us humans — probably owing to it having that...

A one of a kind experience in the Kootenay’s, Sunshine Houseboats’ floating waterpark is a day trip like no other. Climbing, balancing, sliding and...

With big, epic mountain ranges in the Kootenay Rockies – the Canadian Rockies, Purcells, Selkirks and Monashees, there are also big valleys and many...

From just packing your clothes to packing up the entire vehicle, we have some great options for sleeping under the stars after you’ve shared...

You move to the rhythm, keeping time with the persistent, resonating thump. Lights scan from overhead; tie-dyed shirts and bright beach balls are highlights...

You’ve spent the morning hiking up one of the mountain trails and the afternoon paddling the pristine waters of our local lakes.  Now, as...

Your bags are nearly packed, the kids are itching to go, and you’re just about ready to begin your family vacation to your favourite...

No matter your comfort level or dream destination, there are plenty of ways to begin your adventure. The Kootenay Rockies’ operators offers a wide...

We’ve all done it – briskly walking the trails, focusing on the destination rather than the journey. We strive to make it to the...

Out here in the Kootenay Rockies, the area is jam-packed with epic mountain biking & remote alpine hiking trails to brilliant blue waters of...

As I pull my exhausted body up the last stretch of trail before ridgeline, I am overcome with the sensation of being watched.  I...

Some of the most spectacular Kootenay landscapes are also some of the most fragile.  In  high alpine basins and on soaring ridges vegetation clings...

With over 10,000 years of documented archeological history, a language that is a rare linguistic isolate unrelated to any other language, as well as...

The big, showy resorts along the Powder Highway like to hog the glory, but like most things in life, real beauty can hide quietly...

Your trip to the Powder Highway is booked, and you’re craving an experience beyond the local ski resorts. But before committing to a multi-day...

I remember my first Powder Highway winter fondly.  Moving to the Kootenays in the winter of 2014, I vividly recall laying eyes on the...

It’s a chilly day in early January.  A cold winter snap whispers its solemn sound through the nearby trees. The mounds of snow piled...

The Powder Highway! Just the name alone conjures up images of steep, powder-filled alpine bowls, historic ski towns and residents united in their passion...

If your idea of a Sunday drive includes scenic highways and the occasional bird-call, it’s time to take it to the wilds; Kootenay Rockies-style....

With a population that is 7,000 strong, the community of Castlegar harbours a deeply rooted desire to nurture burgeoning artists, all while encouraging enthusiasts...

With the support of consumers and chefs who are dedicated to buying local ingredients whenever possible, farm-to-fork is what locals and visitors crave. Whether...

There is something magical about spending time outside, connecting with nature, trekking on horseback down dusty sun scorched trails. As the horse picks its...

Farm to table with a little kick, the increasing number of new Kootenay distilleries are making their home in the Kootenays.  And why not,...

This national park that connects Radium Hot Springs to Banff, turned 100 on April 21, 2020.  The park began as eight kilometres (5 mi)...

The face of Kootenay travel has changed a lot over the years, defined by sudden, ‘tipping-point’ shifts in how industry and travellers traverse this...

Thank you for visiting. While you are here, we want you to have an incredible time exploring the Kootenay Rockies. For generations, Kootenay locals...

The taste of honey still warm from the hive, the happy racket of a friendly crowd and the tangy scent of fresh sourdough joyfully...