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Named for the prominent snowy '7' that appears most clearly in late June / early July each year, but can also been seen as a shadow at certain times during the winter months. Mount 7 is a stunning location for hiking, biking, para and hang-gliding, as well as the summer pilgrimage to ski / snowboard the '7'. -
Renowned for both its x-country and downhill mountain biking opportunities, Golden has a number of epic trails, some of which combine classic single track trails with stunning views around the Columbia Valley. On the “Terminator” ridgeline just south of Kicking Horse Mountain Resort, David Gagnon and Martin Lafontaine enjoy some late season conditions. -
The northern lights, captured just north-west of Golden in the Blaeberry Valley. -
The northern lights, captured looking north up the Columbia Valley towards Kicking Horse Mountain Resort and the Purcell Mountains. -
Paddle boarding on the Columbia River. Steve Crowe from Golden enjoys some late fall pristine paddling conditions. -
Ski touring at Rogers Pass on January 2nd, 2011 we turned to see this spectacular lighting display from mother nature. A stunning view in a beautiful location to start off the new year! -
Looking west from Kicking Horse Mountain Resort into the Purcells, the sun drops behind the infamous Canyon Creek “slackcountry” casting a Golden glow above the beautifully lit ridge lines and peaks. -
The Columbia Wetlands are nestled between the Rocky & Purcell Mountain Ranges and provide essential winter habitat for hundreds of elk and deer, as well as moose, wolves, cougars, coyotes, beavers, river otters and grizzly bears. Captured here from the air in the late winter, looking north towards Golden. -
Captured during a "walk with the wolves" at Northern Lights Wildlife Wolf Centre. The centre promotes wolf conservation throughout the natural environment. Visit them for an interpretive tour, or if you have the opportunity, go for a walk with these amazing creatures in their natural environment.
