The trails and routes described in this bestselling guidebook are between the Rocky Mountains in the east and the Purcell Range in the west, including trips in Cranbrook, Kimberley, Creston, Invermere, Radium and Fernie areas. Also featured are the BC Provincial Parks Akamina–Kishinena, Top of the World, Height of the Rockies, Elk Lakes, St. Mary’s Alpine and Bugaboo Glacier.

New to this edition is the inclusion of basic information on established bike trails for those users interested in recreational cycling. As well, there is an entirely new selection of day hikes in the northern Purcells and a number of short hikes and walks in the lower elevations of the East Kootenay.

About the author

Janice Strong is an avid hiker, cyclist, snowshoer and skier and also an established outdoor photographer whose images have earned several awards and her photographs appear in numerous publications and collections all over the world. She has produced several biking and hiking trail maps for public distribution and has designed 28 interpretive signs for popular trails around Cranbrook. Janice also the Social Media Ambassador for Cranbrook Tourism, providing images, content and posts for their social media. She and her husband, Jamie Levine, enjoy their rural property near Cranbrook, BC.