Mountain Footsteps: Hikes in the East Kootenay of Southwestern British Columbia

With nearly 10 000 copies of previous editions sold Mountain Footsteps is another extremely popular Rocky Mountain Books hiking guide. As with previous editions readers will continue to appreciate the authors detailed descriptions and personal anecdotes which entice hikers of all abilities to experience the beauty of Southwestern British Columbia. The trails and routes described in this book 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. Also featured are the BC Provincial Parks Akamina-Kishinena Top of the World Height of the Rockies Elk Lakes St. Marys 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.