Monthly Archives: December 2017

MOUNT ST THOMAS    2057m   6750′ This minor Rossland Range peak sits above Highway 3 and the KVR rail line where they turn from heading south to WWS. Location: Overlooks Hwy 3 about 6kms SSE of the Paulson Bridge. Difficulty: A1 … Continue reading →

GRANITE MOUNTAIN   2038m   6686′ One of the two mountains that make up the Red Mountain Resort ski area, it makes for a good early season hike with good road access. Unfortunately, almost all the hike is on a road.   Location: … Continue reading →

Late in the morning of October 18th, 1947 a B-25 Mitchell Bomber belonging to the Royal Canadian Air Force crashed into Plewman Basin. They were heading north and clipped the nearby ridge in poor weather. The plane carried 7 crewmen and 2 … Continue reading →

MOUNT ROBERTS   1995m   6545′  A Canadian flag is raised on the summit every Canada Day. This tradition was started on the Canadian Centenary in 1967 by Hutch Hutchinson and Leo Telfer. Mt Roberts has panoramic views of Rossland – but … Continue reading →

This is a pleasant semi-developed out-and-back trail close to the USA/Canada border that begins on the old Rossland to Christina Lake Cascade Highway and climbs up through treed areas to the southernmost portion of Record Ridge.  This is the southern … Continue reading →

FAILURE on MOUNT JELDNESS  1405m  4610′ At just 1405 metres, Mount Jeldness should pose no difficulty for some of the KMC’s most experienced peak baggers. After all, we had within our ranks people Hiking Camp 2 “The Fortunate”. Trips Report … Continue reading →

OLD GLORY   2376m   7794′ This popular trail climbs the highest peak in the southwestern portion of the West Kootenay. From its alpine summit, views are all-encompassing. The trail features two alternate routes and so makes a pleasant day-trip loop.  Location: … Continue reading →

BULLDOG LOOKOUT    1397m   4583′ This abandoned fire lookout has a road to the top. From the KVR railbed, join the road at the south end of the tunnel. At one time this was rough 4WD access to Renata. The road … Continue reading →

MOUNT GLADSTONE    2250m    7350’ Location: Located 9 km NE of Christina Lake in the Christina Range of the southern Monashee Mountains. Late in the season, there are thousands of ladybugs on the summit. They hibernate under the rocks. … Continue reading →

BLUEJOINT MOUNTAIN   2326m    7631’ When climbing Mt Faith, Bluejoint seems like the most logical point westward to climb. With a lookout tower, access is simple. Location: Difficulty: Elevation gain: Key elevations: Distance: Time: 5 hours including 8kms on 4WD … Continue reading →