Know Before You Go

When planning your West Koot Route road trip be prepared with all the right gear, maps, border, road and ferry information, and know the travel and safety protocols in our area. Check out the links below to be as informed as possible when…

Best Public and Provincial Parks

Here in the Kootenay mountains, we have your pick of river and lake parks and rare inland rainforests with old growth trees. Our playgrounds have views and beaches and stretch out from the communities to the wild places up mountains to valley…
Mountain Biking
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Riding & Breweries Nelson to Rossland

Kootenay Mountain Culture Magazine goes road-tripping in our backyard to discover the best trails and ales. Giddy up. By Vince Hempsall. Photos by Peter Moynes. Kootenay Mountain Culture Magazine photo editor Peter Moynes and I are on a…
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Adventure on the water, ground or air

Behold, adventure seekers. The Kootenays are calling. From high above to the lakes and rivers below, get ready to find your outdoor thrills. It’s no secret that we love getting high in the Kootenays – high above the trees that is. Experience…