September 1, 2020
Giant snow-covered peaks, thunderous waterfalls and crystal clear rivers and lakes characterize this mountain playground. It’s perfect for backcountry adventures like heli, cat and downhill... Read More
July 23, 2020
This summer, challenge yourself to experience the Kootenays Rockies in unexpected ways. While the quality of our hiking, mountain biking and golfing experiences is well... Read More
July 6, 2020
Our regional tourism businesses are beginning to re-open for local residents and visitors to experience in a safe and responsible manner, but it’s still not... Read More
June 11, 2020
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 mountainous... Read More
May 11, 2020
The region, in the southeast corner of British Columbia, includes natural, clean, uncrowded activities and experiences that reflect the Kootenay mountain lifestyle and culture in... Read More
February 26, 2020
Powder, powder, powder may be a challenge for a few people in your ski group to accomplish 7 to 10 days in a row on... Read More
February 6, 2020
The big, showy resorts along the Powder Highway like to hog the glory, but like most things in life, real beauty can hide quietly in... Read More
February 4, 2020
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 required... Read More
January 28, 2020
You're familiar with the skiers' ultimate dream: a solid day on the mountain followed with relaxing with your ski buds in hot water. In the... Read More
January 24, 2020
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
January 15, 2020
IT'S COLOSSAL! After polling all of the alpine, cat, heli and most of the backcountry lodges - we found out that it is GIGANTIC! 7,074,515+ ACRES (2,862,955+... Read More
January 14, 2020
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 the locals),... Read More
January 9, 2020
It was tradition in our house to go skiing every weekend in Kimberley... the house would be a buzz with five of us trying to... Read More
January 7, 2020
The Whiteway on Lake Windermere is the World's Longest Skating Path, a 34-km (21 mile) groomed track that runs all the way around the lake and... Read More
January 6, 2020
With over 7+ million acres of terrain to be conquered, we suggest multiple visit to the Powder Highway to experience it all! In addition to... Read More
January 2, 2020
It's my third season making the winter migration up to Revelstoke, BC. The name carries a lot of weight amongst snow lovers - visions of... Read More
January 1, 2020
Rossland is a unique place, to say the least, but its cabin culture sets it apart. Back in the day, cabins were for hunters, trappers... Read More
December 4, 2019
As snow settles over the mountains and valleys in the Kootenays, winter enthusiasts journey along the Powder Highway in search of deep pow, cozy mountain... Read More
December 3, 2019
"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 west, looking... Read More
December 2, 2019
Longing for a little TLC with your Kootenay Rockies road trip? Your trip is incomplete without a visit to at least one of the Kootenay... Read More
November 20, 2019
The story of RED Mountain and Rossland go way back into the history books. Once a mining territory (1890) to hosting the very first downhill... Read More
November 14, 2019
**What's new for the 2019/20 Winter Season** As the evenings grow deeper alongside the snowbanks, it's time to trade in those shallow, happy-go-lucky summer traditions for... Read More
November 5, 2019
It was Hans Gmoser who made snowy adventure in the wild a reality. In 1965, the maverick mountain guide flew six skiers deep into the... Read More
July 11, 2019
The Kootenays hold colossal secrets -- the kind that end in a discovery you'll want to share. And while some of the secrets listed below... Read More
July 8, 2019
Are you up for a challenge? Good - the Kootenays are ready for you, too. From mountain biking to white-water kayaking, all throughout this mountainous... Read More
May 3, 2019
Revelstoke Mountain Resort is promising a hand-waving -- and hair-raising -- wild ride with North America's first Brandauer Mountain Coaster... known by the locals as... Read More