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    Skiing to be had out there still -- Pictures to prove it

    • Crowman
      2014-07-03 14:38:00

      Skiing to be had out there still -- Pictures to prove it

      We decided to explore up Kokanee glacier way June 30 and July 1st. Made it to the trailhead around 6am and hiked/skied/bootpacked up the keyhole. Views were terrific, snow was great and sun was beautiful. 

      Looking out on the glacier

      Ski down was amazing for late June and the snow was running fast.

      Stayed overnight at the cabin and headed up John Cater Way on a beautiful sunny Canada Day 

      Crossed the cliffs below John Carter and managed to pick our way down through the rocky slope to Kokanee Lake.


      Ran into many hikers heading up to enjoy the scenery of Kokanee lake. We may not have seemed super stoked possibly due to heavy packs and the near 30 degree temperature, but overall it was a fantastic summer ski adventure.

      Thanks for the stickers guys

      I am looking to keep the dream alive, does anyone have suggestions for other summer ski missions in the Kootenays?


    • admin02
      2014-07-03 18:38:37

      Funny. Maybe it was you 2 guys I saw near the parking lot around 12:00. I was with my sister, we stopped and talked. Hey...it's a small world--esp. in the Kootenays. Way to get after it. I put up the post previous to yours.
    • skifreak
      2014-07-04 18:05:04

      Mt Brennan is a Kootenay Classic in spring with good turns right into July but the slog up can be a killer at 6,000'!
    • JayCee
      2014-07-08 01:47:40

      Awesome! Sounds like a great time. I do admit to being just a little bit jealous. 
    • johnsonkath143
      2014-07-09 04:54:54

      Me too! Never thought theres still great skiing spot in British Columbia up to now! Pics made me so jealous. Cool
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