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Powder Highway 101

November 12, 2024

The POWDER HIGHWAY is the ultimate route to an unparalleled adventure! Situated in the captivating southeastern corner of British Columbia, affectionately known as the Kootenays,... Read More

Our Kootenay Mountain Ranges

November 6, 2024

Explore the breathtaking Kootenay region, nestled in the southeastern corner of British Columbia, Canada. Experience the beauty of the East & West Kootenay as you... Read More

Heli & Cat-Skiing: How It All Started Here

November 5, 2024

It was Hans Gmoser who made snowy adventure in the wild a reality. In 1965, the maverick mountain guide flew six skiers deep into... Read More

Planning for Your Ultimate Mount Assiniboine Adventure

September 24, 2024

At a majestic 3,618 metres (11,939 ft), Mount Assiniboine stands proud, in the Canadian Rocky Mountains. The Alpine Club of Canada wisely reserved a significant... Read More

Your Wild Ride - Purcell Mountain Adventures

July 9, 2024

Discover the timeless grandeur of the Purcell Mountains, a subrange of the majestic Columbia Mountains. With a rich history dating back 1.5 billion years, these... Read More

Keeping the Kootenays Natural

May 6, 2024

We all love the southeast corner of British Columbia for its unique towns, friendly locals, and laid-back lifestyle. But what sets the Kootenays apart is... Read More

Get Informed - Before your Wild Adventure in the Kootenays

May 3, 2024

Proper planning, prevents poor performance. This timeless adage is as relevant to our precious holiday time as it is to a job interview or workplace. ... Read More

How to be a Purposeful Traveller

May 1, 2024

Thank you for visiting! While you are here, we want you to have an incredible time exploring the southeast corner of British Columba. For... Read More

Follow the Trail: Kootenay Hiking Adventures

April 29, 2024

Some of the most spectacular Kootenay landscapes are also some of the most fragile.  In  high alpine basins and on soaring ridges vegetation clings to... Read More

Colossal Things to See & Do in the Kootenays

April 22, 2024

The Kootenays hold colossal secrets -- where every corner holds a grand revelation awaiting your discovery. They may be familiar to some, but there's always... Read More

7 Tips to Get You Started: Exploring Powder Highway's Backcountry

February 1, 2024

BC's Powder Highway in the Kootenay Rockies is home to some of the most sought-after backcountry skiing and riding in the world. From far-flung summits... Read More

Guiding Services: Exploring Powder Highway’s Backcountry

January 30, 2024

You’ve skied Polar Peak at Fernie Alpine Resort, you’ve maxed out the vertical you can bag in a day at Revelstoke Mountain Resort, and you... Read More

How BIG is The Powder Highway?

January 26, 2024

IT'S COLOSSAL!  After polling all of the alpine, cat, heli and most of the backcountry lodges - we found out that it is GIGANTIC! 7.2 Million+ ACRES... Read More

Funky Finds on the Powder Highway

January 18, 2024

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 to... Read More

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