Late February precipitation helps West Kootenay snowpack percentage edge upward
A late burst of precipitation in February has the region pulling out of its tailspin into drought and instead nudging the ...
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Powder up in the Kootenays
Such an early bonding of snow and outdoor fun epitomizes the Kootenay spirit in towns that are habituated to massive snowfalls, like Nelson. And how do the denizens of the Selkirk Mountains cope ...
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Kootenay Powderfest Event Celebrates Skiing, Mountains and People
The words shared, the turns made, the learning, and the art will comprise your takeaways from this unique mountain event. Learn more about Kootenay Region of British Columbia by visiting Nelson ...
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Avoid Banff Crowds At This Little-Known Mountainous National Park With Turquoise Lakes
A mere 30-minute drive from the tourism amenities that accommodate Banff's famous trails, Kootenay National Park offers a recluse for crowd-averse explorers. Covering 543-square-miles of dramatic ...
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Skiers, British Columbia's Red Mountain is a powder snow paradise
The story of "Red" goes back to the 1890s. Gold and copper deposits in the Kootenay Mountains, which are part of the Rocky Mountains, attracted fortune-seekers from around the world. Among them ...