Monthly Archives: September 2017

SELKIRK MOUNTAINS in the USA Together with the neighbouring Monashee and Purcell Mountains, the Selkirk Mountains are part of a larger grouping known as the Columbia Mountains that lie just to the west of the Rocky Mountains. Their northern boundary … Continue reading →

HOODOO CANYON  This is a short day hike or overnighter through a lightly used and surprisingly lush area of the Colville National Forest. Difficulty: A1 Elevation gain: 880 ft. Key elevations: High point 3,720 ft., Emerald Lake 3,200′ Distance: 5 miles … Continue reading →

The Kettle Crest Trail is the granddaddy of long-distance, high-country routes in Eastern Washington. Over the course of its 44 miles, it presents a virtual highlight reel of dry-side beauty, from sage-scented meadows to subalpine parkland. The Kettle Crest Trail … Continue reading →

INTRODUCTION MONASHEE MOUNTAINS SELKIRK MOUNTAINS Trout Lake, Lardeau & Around LARDEAU RANGE GOAT RANGE VALHALLA RANGES North Slocan Valley South Slocan Valley Valkyr Range Norns Range Castlegar & Area NELSON RANGE PURCELL MOUNTAINS  NORTH PURCELLS SOUTH PURCELLS – Access West … Continue reading →

The Purcell Mountains, primarily a Canadian range, extend south across the border into Idaho and Montana. The range is located northeast of Bonners Ferry and is bounded by US-95 and US-1 on the west and the Kootenai River and US-2 … Continue reading →

QUEEN MOUNTAIN   6,112 feet (Class 1) Queen Mountain is located .8 miles west of Queen Lake on the high ridge that divides the Moyie River and Kootenai River. Difficulty: Elevation gain: Key elevations: Distance: Time: Map: USGS Eastport Drive: Access by … Continue reading →

MISSION MOUNTAIN   6,206 feet HARVEY MOUNTAIN   6,402 feet (Class 2) These two peaks are located just south of the Idaho/Canadian border. Difficulty: Elevation gain: Key elevations: Distance: Time: Map: USGS Hall Mountain Drive: Access by road to these mountains is good … Continue reading →

GOAT MOUNTAIN   6,641 feet (Class 2) Goat Mountain is the highest-named peak in the Idaho section of the Purcells. It is located NE of Perkins Lake and 0.5 miles west of the Idaho/Montana border. Difficulty: Elevation gain: Key elevations: Distance: … Continue reading →

BUSSARD MOUNTAIN   5,968 feet (Class 1) Bussard is located 1.0 mile north of Queen Mountain. Difficulty: Elevation gain: Key elevations: Distance: Time: Map: USGS Eastport Drive: Access by road to these mountains is good – perhaps too good. The primary approach … Continue reading →

The COLUMBIA MOUNTAINS in the USA MONASHEE MOUNTAINS Kettle Crest Trail Hoodoo Canyon SELKIRK MOUNTAINS Washington State Ambercrombie Mt. Sherlock Pk. Springboard Trail Sullivan Lake Crowell Ridge Grassy Top Mt. Hall Mountain Shedroof Divide Tr. Shedroof Loop Idaho State – … Continue reading →