Gray Creek Pass Summits, Purcell Mountains
North Summit - Trail Info The North Summit of the Gray Creek Pass is by far the more well-trodden of the two peaks, with a well-defined trail and views that include Crawford Bay, Kootenay Lake, Kokanee Glacier, Mt. Loki, and the South Summit. The trail begins by ascending up [...]
Whitewater Ski Resort, Selkirk Mountains
Whitewater Ski Resort boasts some of the best snow in the Kootenay's and is just a few kilometers out of Nelson. Whitewater is smaller than many resorts in area and doesn't have a condo village, which is awesome [...]
Fernie Alpine Resort, Rocky Mountains
Located on the BC side of the Canadian Rockies, Fernie Alpine Resort is a year-round outdoor recreation mecca. During the colder months Fernie attracts visitors from all over the globe. The snow is good and the views are epic. Fernie [...]
Kimberley Alpine Resort, Purcell Mountains
Kimberley Alpine Resort is located just a half hour from Cranbrook, and within a 5 minute drive of downtown Kimberley. They've got a wide assortment of runs spanning 4 chairs and a beginner area. There are condos, restaurants, bars, and everything else you'd [...]
East Shore, Kootenay Lake BC
The East Shore of Kootenay Lake has many great spots to hit the beach in the summer time and most are only a 30-60 minute drive away from Creston. As the closest large lake to Creston, it is the go-to spot for many locals and has many attractions in addition [...]
Bridal Lake Trail, Stagleap Provincial Park
DIFFICULTY Easy DISTANCE (ONE-WAY) 500m TIME (ONE-WAY) ~30min ELEVATION GAIN 10m ACCESS From Creston 30 minutes on Hwy 3 heading east towards Salmo, on the top of the Salmo-Creston Pass Bridal Lake, located at the top of the Salmo-Creston Pass, is a favorite for many locals [...]
Conrad Kain Trail, Bugaboo Provincial Park
DIFFICULTY Challenging LENGTH (ONE-WAY) 5km to Conrad Kain Hut. 6km to Applebee Dome. TIME (ONE-WAY) ~2hrs to Conrad Kain Hut. ~2.75hrs to Applebee Dome ELEVATION GAIN 700m to Conrad Kain Hut. 925m to Applebee Dome NEAREST CAMPING Bugaboo-Septet Rec Site ACCESS High-clearance vehicle recommended. Between Golden and Radium [...]
Midge Creek Site, Kootenay Lake Provincial Park BC
Located on the west shore of Kootenay Lake, the Midge Creek Site is one of the nicest and one of the biggest beaches in the area. To get to the Park you need a boat, preferably one that can handle some waves. This [...]
Alderson-Carthew Trail, Waterton National Park AB
DIFFICULTY Challenging DISTANCE (ONE-WAY) 18.5km TIME (ONE-WAY) 6-8 Hours ELEVATION GAIN 1270m ACCESS From Creston Starting at the Crowsnest Pass take the highway east to Pincher Creek where you'll turn south on Highway 6. Go past Twin Butte and enter Waterton National Park. Once in to the park [...]