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The Ultimate Waterproof Bundle for your Kootenay Rockies AdventuresKootenay Rockies Backroad MapbookTucked into the southeast corner of BC, the Kootenay Rockies are one of Canada’s best-kept outdoor adventure secrets. As you move west from the world-famous peaks of the Rocky Mountains, the crowds thin out and the opportunities for outdoor adventure grow. Forest-covered mountains hide sun-filled valleys, where rainbow trout swim in sparkling streams and deer graze along the shoreline. A maze of logging roads extends deep into the backcountry, offering access to countless campsites and hiking and mountain biking trails. In the winter, the region is covered by a thick layer of dry, fluffy snow, affectionately referred to by the locals as champagne powder.To help you take advantage of this incredible region, the latest edition of our Kootenay Rockies Backroad Mapbook features extensive updates and upgrades from our last publication. We have updated our road network, added numerous multi-use trails and paddling routes and expanded our Adventure sections. This Mapbook also includes updated fish stocking and trail charts, private land and labelled fish species for the countless lakes, rivers and streams in the region.East Kootenay BC Waterproof MapThis waterproof recreation map charts this entire region, from the healing waters of Radium Hot Springs to the mountain playground around Fernie, the wilderness of the Purcell Range and beyond. Brand new to this edition, we have expanded the map coverage north to include all of Banff National Park in Alberta, plus more of the Flathead area, the area north of Golden and even a portion of the West Kootenays. Whether you are looking to hike, camp, fish, paddle, swim, ski, snowshoe, hunt or ATV, this map provides you with the most comprehensive coverage of the area you will find anywhere.This dual-sided 34″ x 56.25″ map is printed on durable, water-resistant paper to withstand any adventure and features industry-leading cartographic detail, state-of-the-art relief shading, colour coded Provincial Parks and more. To make navigating the East Kootenays even easier, we have added private leased lands to the map along with countless recreation Points of Interest, multi-use hiking and biking trails, motorized riding areas, campsites, backcountry huts and cabins, fishing lakes and rivers with marked fish species and stocking information, hunting zones, resource and logging roads and more. A handy index provides you with information on the area’s recreation sites (campsites) and trails, and we include a trail chart for the region’s National Parks. From Creston to Rogers Pass, Invermere, Kimberley and beyond, this is your ultimate guide to one of Canada’s premier outdoor recreation areas.West Kootenay BC Waterproof MapWest of the Kootenay River in BC’s beautiful southern interior lies the region known as the West Kootenay. Here, pristine mountain streams chart their winding courses through deep valleys, while deer graze along the shore and snow-capped peaks tower overhead. This map charts this entire recreation-rich region and features a 20,000 + km2 expansion from our last edition, extending north from Revelstoke to cover the area around Golden, Kinbasket Lake and Banff National Park. This map has also been expanded to the west to include Grand Forks, Granby Provincial Park and the upper reaches of Lake Revelstoke. In the south, we cover the familiar outdoor adventure hotspots of Kaslo, Nelson, Trail and beyond. Whether you are looking to hike, camp, fish, paddle, swim, ski, snowshoe, hunt or ATV, this map gives you the most comprehensive coverage available anywhere.To make navigating this outdoor adventure-filled region easier, the Backroad Mapbooks team has worked tirelessly to provide you with the most detailed and easy-to-use West Kootenays Map possible. This dual-sided 34″ x 56.25″ map is printed on durable, waterproof paper to withstand anything mother nature throws at you. With industry-leading cartographic detail, state-of-the-art relief shading, colour coded Provincial Parks and more, there is no easier-to-read map on the market. This map contains countless points of interest, hiking trails, campsites, beaches, paddling routes and more. Brand new to this edition is the addition of private land to help you avoid potential out-of-bounds areas while hunting or hiking. We have also added all the best backcountry huts, cabins and hot springs in the West Kootenays, along with descriptions of recreation sites and parks with information on camping, fees, activities, access and more. From Castlegar to Christina Lake, Nakusp, New Denver and beyond, this is your ultimate guide to one of Canada’s best kept outdoor recreation secrets.
