March 13, 2023
With long, winding highways running along deep river valleys, over long mountain passes and through picturesque communities, a road trip through the Kootenay Rockies fulfills... Read More
December 28, 2022
Panorama Mountain rises 1,300-m vertical (4,265 ft.) and has more than 1,214-hectares (3,000 acres) of terrain. It’s not until you reach the summit of Panorama... Read More
December 27, 2022
The Columbia Valley (including the communities of Canal Flats, Edgewater, Fairmont Hot Springs, Invermere, Panorama, Radium Hot Springs & Windermere) is one of the major... Read More
December 26, 2022
Lakeside Nelson is the basecamp for Whitewater Ski Resort, the biggest little ski hill on the Powder Highway, and a great destination for an unforgettable... Read More
December 22, 2022
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 202... Read More
December 21, 2022
While you are here, we want you to have an incredible time exploring the Kootenay Rockies. For generations, Kootenay locals have taken great care of... Read More
December 20, 2022
From the Vancouver & the Fraser Valley, Rossland is one of the first stops along the Powder Highway (just follow highway 3 to Rossland and... Read More
December 19, 2022
While you are here, we want you to have an incredible time exploring the Kootenay Rockies. For generations, Kootenay locals have taken great care of... Read More
December 18, 2022
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 conditions. [caption... Read More
December 15, 2022
Each welcoming Kootenay mountain community offers an array of unique cabins, chalets, lodges or yurts to cozy up in. Relax by a roaring fire, sip... Read More
November 17, 2022
Sometimes it can be hard to reconcile just how different the "powder towns" along the Powder Highway are from each other. Take Kimberley and Nelson. Kimberley... Read More
November 3, 2022
Located in the southeastern corner of British Columbia, the Powder Highway refers to the area that boasts the highest concentration of alpine resort, backcountry, cat, heli... Read More
November 1, 2022
As champagne powder starts to blanket the Kootenay Rockies, the mountains begin to lure us with their call. Along the Powder Highway, ski resorts, backcountry... Read More
August 2, 2022
Slip off your shoes, stoke the fire, and settle in for an evening of relaxation at one of the Kootenay's secluded mountain getaways. Tuck yourself... Read More
July 21, 2022
Glamping: if you haven't heard of the trend that took off several years ago, let's get you clued in. Glamorous camping = glamping. The term doesn't... Read More
July 12, 2022
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 jumping... Read More
July 4, 2022
With big, epic mountain ranges in the Kootenay Rockies – the Canadian Rockies, Purcells, Selkirks and Monashees, there are also big valleys and many are... Read More
June 23, 2022
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 your... Read More
June 7, 2022
Memories are made in the mountains. And there’s no better place to spend time with your family and make new memories than in one of... Read More
June 1, 2022
Q̓api Ktunaxa Sukiⱡq̓ukni kin wamiⱡkiⱡ ʔamakʔis / All Ktunaxa are happy you are here - Welcome Venturing through the mountains and valleys of the Kootenay Rockies,... Read More
May 13, 2022
With the hustle and bustle of our daily lives, taking time out for ourselves is more important than ever. Lucky for you, the Kootenay Rockies... Read More
May 10, 2022
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 the... Read More
April 26, 2022
No matter your comfort level or dream destination, there are plenty of ways to begin your adventure. The Kootenay Rockies' operators offers a wide variety... Read More
March 22, 2022
Some of the most spectacular Kootenay landscapes are also some of the most fragile. In high alpine basins and on soaring ridges vegetation clings to... Read More
March 15, 2022
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 an... Read More
March 8, 2022
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 access... Read More