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
May 4, 2020
# 1 -- Easy: Vicky's View (Nakusp) Seated placidly on the banks of Upper Arrow Lake, the town of Nakusp has straddled the watery divide between... Read More
January 29, 2020
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 adventure... 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 27, 2020
When you're know as a superlative setting for the cat-ski crowd, there's little doubt that heaps of snow and plenty of outdoor exploration are on... 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 23, 2020
We're winter lovers in the Kootenays along the Powder Highway. We look forward with anticipation for the first flakes to fall in autumn, rejoice in... Read More
January 22, 2020
"Winter Warmth: Find it on BC's Powder Highway" Snow covers the playground, but the couple brushes off the seat of the swing. I watch as the... Read More
January 20, 2020
The warmth of the holiday season has slipped by and January is upon us. By now, a big chunk of the northern hemisphere is settling... Read More
January 17, 2020
It's 4 am and I am wide awake. I am so excited and anxious I have barely closed my eyes all night. The eight-hour road... Read More
January 16, 2020
Often regarded as heli-skiing's poor cousin, snowcat skiers were once content with dorms, shared bathrooms and passable grub as long as the powder was deep.... Read More
January 15, 2020
IT'S COLOSSAL! After polling all of the alpine, cat, heli and most of the backcountry lodges - I 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 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
December 6, 2019
"...and gold-bright there Stands Valhall [sic] stretching wide..." from Grimnismol: The Ballad of Grimnir, part of the age-old oral tradition of Norse mythology Shawn Morris Creative Ullr The rock faces of... 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
November 29, 2019
Growing up I was fortunate to have a remarkable ski hill in close proximity to me. It truly introduced me to my love and passion... 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 19, 2019
#1 - Get a birds-eye view over the terrain at RED Mountain Resort by tandem paragliding with the Get Lost Adventure Centre in Rossland. Launching... Read More
November 6, 2019
Are you a digital nomad? These days that's not just someone who gets lost in fantastical video games. In the modern workplace, it's anyone empowered... 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
April 16, 2019
I've set out to hike the Rockwall (in Kootenay National Park) on four previous occasions. Three times I've been turned back by rain or weather... Read More