Entries by NKLT

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A little winter downtime around town

Sometimes we just a need little time to chill, relax and get away from it all. Mountain towns like Nelson, Kaslo, Nakusp, New Denver, Silverton, Slocan, Castlegar and Rossland provide that sweet spot combination of comfortable amenities, charming downtowns, and leisurely activities. Outdoor gear shops rub shoulders with fashionable shoe and clothing shops in Nelson, […]

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Deeper Thoughts: A Cultural Experience

Beyond boundless slopes and snow, it’s the West Kootenay’s character, culture and calendar that make winter out here way better than back there. So you want to blow up those blahs and get your Ullar groove on? Well road trippers, buckle up, baton down and head for the West Kootenay hills. While the winter holiday […]

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Fantastic Fat Biking in BC

Feeling Fat? Grab your winter whip for some of the best BC fat biking. For folks who love getting fat over the winter, ditch the chips n’ dip and waddle your winter whip over to Rossland, Castlegar, Nelson or Kaslo. We’re talking fat biking here people. (FYI — you can burn 1,500 calories an hour […]

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Sleds, Sights & Overnights

Snowmobiling in the beautiful, busy West Kootenay backcountry. While not as outright mammoth or as well-established as snowmobiling super-spots elsewhere in the Columbia Basin (see: Revy and Valemont in particular) the mountains and meadows of the West Kootenay pony up a fine selection of sledding for everyone from Mom and the munchkins to high country […]