January 12, 2021
I remember my first Powder Highway winter fondly. Moving to the Kootenays in the winter of 2014, I vividly recall laying eyes on the Fernie headwall... Read More
January 5, 2021
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
December 15, 2020
With over 7.2+ million acres of terrain to be conquered, we suggest multiple visit to the Powder Highway to experience it all! It is home... Read More
November 26, 2020
As champagne powder starts to blanket the Kootenay Rocies, the mountains begin to lure us with their call. Along the Powder Highway, ski resorts, backcountry... Read More
November 24, 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
November 17, 2020
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
November 12, 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! 7,204,315+ ACRES (2,915,485+... Read More
November 10, 2020
Meet Ryan Bavin. Based in Invermere, Ryan has a passion for the outdoors, mountain photography and glass art. He is lucky enough to spend almost... Read More
November 3, 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
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 27, 2020
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
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 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 17, 2020
It's 4:00 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 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
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 [caption id="" align="alignnone" width="1350"] Ullr creative by... 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
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