This post is sponsored by Ainsworth Hot Springs Resort The hot springs at what is today Ainsworth Hot Springs Resort north of Nelson, B.C., were first visited by the Ktunaxa First Nations peoples who experienced the waters as a welcome respite after a long day of hunting, fishing, and gathering roots and berries in what […]
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Skiing and snowboarding may not be for everyone, but who wouldn’t love to sink shoulder deep in mineral-rich hot springs water with an amazing lake and mountain view spread out before you? A road trip to Ainsworth Hot Springs Resort and Nelson, B.C., is a classic Inland Northwest winter getaway. The three-hour-and-change drive from the
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By Erin Beil & Amy Silbbernagel McCaffree We have a geological blessing in the Inland Northwest; a nice selection of hot springs. If gettin’ nekkid in the woods is not your style, or if you’d just like a laid back and pampered experience there are some great resorts to choose from to help you fight
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Load up the boards and fat bike for a mountain-town tour on British Columbia’s West Koot Route This post is sponsored by these West Koot Route Partners The West Koot Route connects over a dozen communities in the West Kootenay Region of southeast British Columbia just a few hours north of Spokane. The towns and
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There are plenty of reasons to head north for winter adventures: deep powder, amazing ski and backcountry terrain, hot springs, friendly people, captivating communities, and killer food and craft beverages. The 30 percent currency exchange discount on everything we get with the U.S. dollar is also a huge bonus, and border crossing with a passport
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A tour of southeast British Columbia’s wild lakes, backcountry, and mountain towns Planning time away from daily life’s demands and executing a great road trip can be stressful and a lot of work. But a truly excellent trip can quickly and completely obliterate anxious feelings from unfinished work you inevitably leave behind. This past May,
Despite our crew having various food allergies, we found healthy and delicious meals and accommodating servers at all of these eateries along the West Koot Route. Rossland Mook Thai: Authentic Thai food in a cool, historic Old Fire Hall building. Caffè Gabriella: All of the traditional North American breakfast favorites and a few international twists.
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Mountain biking and brewery hopping around British Columbia’s Kootenay Lake region, including East Shore, Kaslo and Ainsworth, and Nelson.
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Southeast British Columbia Winter Destinations Winter adventure doesn’t stop at the U.S./Canada border; in fact, opportunities to ski and ride, wander, and explore hip mountain towns only get bigger, better, and less crowded once you cross the 49th parallel. Out There’s 2nd annual B.C. Ski & Winter Travel Guide comes at a time when the
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Nelson, B.C. and the nearby village of Kaslo know how to make the most of the shoulder-season weeks before the snow piles up, the lifts start running, and there’s enough coverage in the backcountry. While the Kootenay Winter Kickoff festivities begin as early as Nov. 21 with the Banff Mountain Film Festival tour arriving in
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