Nelson Mountain Biking

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Nelson Mountain Biking Nelson mountain biking is rooted in the city itself. Steep old school trails plunge through cedar, hemlock forests above the shores of Kootenay Lake. Trail networks can be accessed from town by bike, in nearly every…

Reco Peak Mountain Bike Ride

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Reco Peak Mountain Bike Ride In the late 1800’s, there were more people living in the Slocan Valley and surrounding areas than there are now. They came here aiming to strike it rich in the sub alpine mines around Sandon, Slocan, Retallack…

Seven Summits Mountain Bike Trail

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Seven Summits Mountain Bike Trail I’d heard the Kootenay Columbia Trails Society (KCTS) trail crew had just finished working on the Seven Summits and it was in primo condition. The actual Seven Summits trail starts at Nancy…

WNDR Alpine Intention 110

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WNDR Alpine Intention 110 As the lead guide for Arctos Guides, I skied the WNDR Alpine Intention 110 all season—pretty close to 120 days. The 192cm reverse camber skis have been my go to powder rig. They love to go fast and charge hard. It's…

Silvercup Ridge Mountain Bike Ride

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Silvercup Ridge Mountain Bike Ride Update  I just rode this route in a different direction and found it to be quite enjoyable as well.  We parked just east of the town of Trout Lake and rode up the American Creek FSR.  We followed the ridge…