When a friend asked me to take a few days off to race the Kootenay Sufferfest mountain bike race, I laughed at him. Suffering should be something you get paid to do, not something you pay for, I thought. It turns out I was dead wrong. After some convincing on his part, I found myself […]
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I consider myself a pretty strong rider. But, despite their best efforts, the trio of Canadian cyclists who have volunteered to show me the highlights of road biking in the West Kootenay region of southern B.C. area are casually kicking my ass. The small alpine community of Rossland is one of the highest-elevation towns in
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Tucked between the forested slope of the Slocan Range of the Selkirk Mountains and the broad sandy beaches of Kootenay Lake, Kokanee Creek Provincial Park boasts three campgrounds surrounding the steep, cedar- and hemlock-shaded canyon of Kokanee Creek. A popular day-use and camping destination twenty minutes from Nelson, B.C., Kokanee Creek encompasses nearly two miles
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I rolled over into a cloud of pillows so cozy and warm, I thought there was no other place I’d rather be. Then I remembered it was the Coldsmoke Powder Festival, and I had a pass to the entire weekend at Whitewater Ski Resort. We had planned a little weekend getaway to Nelson, B.C. to
Cover photo courtesy of Nelson Kootenay Lake Tourism What’s more tiring, skiing, or hearing about skiing? Your wife’s been bragging about her Kootenay winter vacations for years … and winter’s here again. She keeps reminding you, “Last year it snowed two feet the week I went to Whitewater Mountain Resort!” Enough already. Next she’ll be
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Cover photo courtesy of Aaron Theisin The hiking and backpacking possibilities in the mountains surrounding Ainsworth Hot Springs Resort would take years to fully explore, but here are a few favorites trails to get you started. For more options and detailed hike descriptions and maps, pick up a copy of the “West Kootenay Hiking” guidebook
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Tee Off Around Kootenay Lake Cover photo by Kari Medig Courtesy of Nelson Kootenay Lake Tourism Looking to take your golf game to new heights this summer? Nestled between the water and the edge of the mountains, you’ll find five courses in the Nelson and Kootenay Lake region that make this the ultimate golfer’s getaway.
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Destination dining in the Kootenays north of Nelson, BC Cover photo courtesy of Ainsworth Hot Springs You might not normally drive 200 miles for a great meal, but the Ktunaxa Grill, located on the top floor at Ainsworth Hot Springs Resort with sprawling windows that overlook Kootenay Lake, may make you think twice. Named after
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Cover photo courtesy of Big White Ski Resort One of the greatest things about living in the Inland Northwest for many winter enthusiasts is the close proximity to the border with Canada and British Columbia mountain towns, ski resorts, backcountry terrain, hot springs, and friendly people. The currency exchange rate continues to save Americans around
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Three New Mountain Bike Trails in and Around Nelson, B.C. By Vince Hempsall Cover photo by Kari Medig and Courtesy of Nelson Kootenay Lake Tourism Mountain biking wasn’t born in the West Kootenay region of British Columbia, but some might argue it was perfected there. Just ask Nelson local and three-time Red Bull Rampage
