Many BC hikes start off with mundane climbs through sub-alpine forest and the route up to Brent Mountain is no exception. What sets this hike apart is the incredible summit…
Little White Mountain – two access options
Little White - the remote and undeveloped younger sibling of that other mountain. This is one of the taller mountains in the Okanagan cracking the 2000m mark. The summit area…
Kuiper’s Peak – Bring the Kids on this One
Kuiper's Peak Mountain Park is a rocky area just south of Kelowna with great views of the valley and Okanagan lake. The area is virtually treeless thanks to the 2003…
Sugarloaf Hike – An Okanagan Best Kept Secret
Many countries have their Sugarloaf hike and Canada is no exception. The Okanagan's Sugarloaf is one of those hikes that a local has to mention otherwise you might not ever…
Enderby Cliffs – The Classic Okanagan Hiking Trail
The Enderby Cliffs tower above the northern Okanagan Valley. Stunning views at the top extend as far as Vernon in the south and Salmon Arm to the north. The hike…
Cougar Canyon
The accessible portion of the Cougar Canyon ecological reserve contains a hike up to some rocky cliffs as well as a popular rock climbing area. This is a relatively short…
Predator Ridge – Okanagan Lake Lookout Loop
The Okanagan Lake Lookout Loop is a fairly new hiking route near the Predator Ridge and Sparkling Hill Resort just off the highway south of Vernon. Expect a pretty short…
McIntyre Bluffs – Oliver’s Iconic Geographic Landmark
You can't drive through Oliver area and not notice McIntyre Bluffs (nʕaylintn). It is one of the most well-known landmarks in the entire Okanagan Valley. The Chief, as he is…
Knox Mountain – The Rarely Visited Real Summit
Knox Mountain is Kelowna's signature and easy to reach mountain, attracting locals and tourists alike. The Apex trail is the signature mountain's signature trail. All other trails are less visited…
Carrot Mountain – On the Kelowna Peak Bagger’s List
Carrot Mountain is a remote and forested mountain near Kelowna. It is not a great hike and don't read any further unless you are a strange peak-bagger that has to…