We have always wanted to backpack hike in the East Kootenays.  We started our stay 22 km on gravel roads in Whiteswan Lake Provincial Park at Alces Lake Campground; a very nice drive in campground with lovely views and right on the lake.  The water was even warm enough to swim.  That evening we heading the 4.5km back […]

A 2 night backpacking trip in the sub alpine to Eva and Jade lake.  We planned on staying a night at each of the lakes but the Rangers in the entry booth told us there was too much snow at Jade Lake to camp, so we enjoyed both nights at Eva Lake instead.  We parked in an […]