Monthly Archives: November 2017

 MOUNT HATTERAS (WEDGE)   2963m   9721′ Mount Hatteras is a striking wedge-shaped summit of rock and snow, a little west of the watershed. Its rock is somewhat loose. 1. East Ridge. From a camp in the forest 0.8 km from the … Continue reading →

KRINKLETOP PEAK (BARRIER)   2790m   9154′ On the watershed south of Snowman Peak, northeast of Mount Hatteras. 1. Southwest Ridge. Begin from the col east of Mount Hatteras (the FA group did Hatteras first), and scramble up the south-west ridge to … Continue reading →

SNOWMAN PEAK   2728m    8950′    The southwest buttress of Snowman Pass. Surveyed. 1. Topographical Survey party, date and route 2. East Face, North Ridge. Climb the east face and north ridge, from a camp at Snowman Lake. From the … Continue reading →

The boundaries of the Hatteras Group are Hatteras Creek and Snowman Pass on the north and northeast, the middle fork of Crystalline Creek and Hume Pass on the east, lower Hume Creek on the south and Duncan River on the … Continue reading →

This hike involves rambling along the high ridge that separates the drainage of the Kettle River from the drainage of the Granby River. A long drive takes you right into the alpine with extensive meadows to roam and amazing wildflowers … Continue reading →

A steep hike into an area of beautiful blue lakes and easy peaks. It is best done as an overnight trip.  Location: Difficulty: C3  Elevation gain: 750m (2500′) to the lakes; 1200m (4000′) to the peak  Key elevations: Summit Mt … Continue reading →

Yeoward is a gradually ascending plateau, culminating in a sharp drop on the NW to Railroad Creek. Views are panoramic to the Pinnacles, Selkirks and Valhallas. The alpine meadows are awesome in the wildflower season.  Location: South of Pinnacles Group, … Continue reading →

Although Mt Revelstoke is outside the West Kootenay, it gives access to drive to one of the best wildflower displays on the planet. Out of season, there is still great hiking.  Location: Mt Revelstoke National Park  Difficulty: easy, alpine.  Elevation … Continue reading →

The trail starts in the sub-alpine, goes through meadows up to the limestone ridge Mt Symons sits. Follow the ridge around Paint Lake to make a loop with great views of the Gold Range, Monashee Park and Goat-Sitkum. Possible to … Continue reading →

Spectrum Lake is also known as Rainbow Lake. This short and easy hike (2 hours, 200m elevation gain) is the access trail to Monashee Provincial Park. Easy family hike destination, backpacking introduction or access to the centre of Monashee PP … Continue reading →