
Poor or no cell service
Satellite Communications
Maps
First Aid Kits
Tools
No matter where you go in the backcountry, you need to be relatively self-sufficient. You carry a first aid kit to fix the body, what about fixing everything else? Doesn’t matter if you’re hiking, on a motorcycle or ATV, or in a vehicle. If something breaks, you need to at least have a chance at fixing it. Carry what’s appropriate for you and practice using the tool kit before you go.

Food and Water
Clothing
Emergency Kit ideas

Bonus Linkage

Glacier Route
Riding the loop around the Kokanee Park is a must do! Travelling through Nelson, Balfour, Kaslo, New Denver and through the Slocan Valley. It has

West Kootenays
So much amazingness in the West Kootenays to explore! Smooth, twisty roads and stellar backcounty. It’s all here to download in one PACK. Get the

Lavina Lookout
With one of the most spectacular 360degree views anywhere, put this one on the list. Download the .gpx file Get the .gpx or .kml file

Kid Creek / Moyie River FSR
A gravel shortcut from Kitchener to the North end of Moyie Lake! The Route follows the Kid Creek and Moyie River FSRs and cuts off

Nakusp
Welcome to Nakusp! The village is a vibrant, safe and friendly lakeshore community nestled on the shores of Upper Arrow Lake in the West Kootenay

Ride Report – East Kootenay Exploration
Continuing in my mission to bring you’all the most current and detailed info about riding in the Kootenays, I again braved the cold and headed