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Map of the Kid Creek and Moyie River FSR dual sport route between Creston and Cranbrook through the Purcell Mountains

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 a whole lot-0-slab!

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 a whole lot-0-slab!

Gaia GPS map of dual sport routes around Radium and Invermere BC with campsite and fuel waypoints

Radium

Welcome to Radium! There is so much amazing riding here to be had, both on and off-road. Here’s a selection of things you can ride, destinations to visit, and places...

Radium

Welcome to Radium! There is so much amazing riding here to be had, both on and off-road. Here’s a selection of things you can ride, destinations to visit, and places...

Map of riding routes around Grand Forks and Christina Lake BC with lodging, fuel and campsite waypoints

Grand Forks

Welcome to Grand Forks! Located just North of the US Border and is the gateway to the Granby, there is so much amazing riding here to be had, both on...

Grand Forks

Welcome to Grand Forks! Located just North of the US Border and is the gateway to the Granby, there is so much amazing riding here to be had, both on...

Map of dual sport routes around Revelstoke BC and Mount Revelstoke National Park with campsite and water waypoints

Revelstoke

Welcome to Revelstoke! There is so much amazing riding here to be had, both on and off-road. Here’s a selection of things you can ride, destinations to visit, and places...

Revelstoke

Welcome to Revelstoke! There is so much amazing riding here to be had, both on and off-road. Here’s a selection of things you can ride, destinations to visit, and places...

Map of routes around Kaslo and Kootenay Lake BC near Kokanee Glacier Provincial Park with campsite and fuel waypoints

Kaslo

Welcome to Kaslo! There is so much amazing riding here to be had, both on and off-road. Here’s a selection of things you can ride, destinations to visit, and places...

Kaslo

Welcome to Kaslo! There is so much amazing riding here to be had, both on and off-road. Here’s a selection of things you can ride, destinations to visit, and places...

Adventure helmet with UClear Motion 6 intercom and GoPro mount on a ridge above forested valleys

Gear Review: Uclear Motion 6 Part 2

Part 2 of 3 In this second part, we’re going to go through actually using the Motion6. Everything from setting it up to cranking up the music! Installing the CLEARlink...

Gear Review: Uclear Motion 6 Part 2

Part 2 of 3 In this second part, we’re going to go through actually using the Motion6. Everything from setting it up to cranking up the music! Installing the CLEARlink...

Dual sport helmet fitted with a UClear Motion 6 intercom and goggles on a clearcut mountain ridge

Gear Review: Uclear Motion 6

Part 1 of 3 There’s a lot to go over, so this review will be broken up into 3 parts. Part 1 will the Unboxing and initial thoughts on the...

Gear Review: Uclear Motion 6

Part 1 of 3 There’s a lot to go over, so this review will be broken up into 3 parts. Part 1 will the Unboxing and initial thoughts on the...

Map of dual sport routes around Nelson and Kimberley BC with campsites, fuel and points of interest marked

Nelson

Welcome to Nelson! There is so much amazing riding here to be had, both on and off-road. Here’s a selection of things you can ride, destinations to visit, and places...

Nelson

Welcome to Nelson! There is so much amazing riding here to be had, both on and off-road. Here’s a selection of things you can ride, destinations to visit, and places...

Rider sitting on a granite shoreline reading beside a calm West Kootenay lake ringed by mountains

Ride Report: West Kootenays Bottom to Top

Miss Velocity joined in on this most recent scouting mission. Sooooo nice to have my partner to help stay warm at night instead of shivering all by my lonesome! Eight...

Ride Report: West Kootenays Bottom to Top

Miss Velocity joined in on this most recent scouting mission. Sooooo nice to have my partner to help stay warm at night instead of shivering all by my lonesome! Eight...

Map of riding routes around Kimberley BC near Mount Fisher with many campsite, fuel and lookout waypoints

Kimberly

Welcome to Kimberly! A little bit of Bavaria tucked into the mountains of BC. There is so much amazing riding here to be had, both on and off-road. Here’s a...

Kimberly

Welcome to Kimberly! A little bit of Bavaria tucked into the mountains of BC. There is so much amazing riding here to be had, both on and off-road. Here’s a...

KTM adventure bike on its side stand at a forest road camp with a chair, stove and tire repair kit

Fixing a flat on the road

Nothing puts a damper on an awesome day on two wheels quicker than a flat tire. So, what do you do? Call BCAA? A buddy with a truck? Or are...

Fixing a flat on the road

Nothing puts a damper on an awesome day on two wheels quicker than a flat tire. So, what do you do? Call BCAA? A buddy with a truck? Or are...

Adventure rider in Leatt neck brace and chest armor with a satellite messenger, mountains behind

Backcountry Safety

The Kootenays are a beautiful and amazing place to explore! But how prepared are you when you’re out there enjoying everything nature has to offer? The mountains are a fantastic...

Backcountry Safety

The Kootenays are a beautiful and amazing place to explore! But how prepared are you when you’re out there enjoying everything nature has to offer? The mountains are a fantastic...

Map of dual sport routes near Trail BC along the Columbia River with fuel, campsite and viewpoint waypoints

Trail

Welcome to Trail! There is so much amazing riding here to be had, both on and off-road. Here’s a selection of things you can ride, destinations to visit, and places...

Trail

Welcome to Trail! There is so much amazing riding here to be had, both on and off-road. Here’s a selection of things you can ride, destinations to visit, and places...

Three adventure riders and KTM bikes posing on a wooden deck bridge under a blue steel truss

Ride Report: Adventurey Muppets’ Snowy Ride

Guest Ride Report Three muppets rolled out of Calgary in the middle of April headed west in search of adventure. This is their story!!! There’s some stellar pics to come,...

Ride Report: Adventurey Muppets’ Snowy Ride

Guest Ride Report Three muppets rolled out of Calgary in the middle of April headed west in search of adventure. This is their story!!! There’s some stellar pics to come,...

Rider point of view over an adventure bike on a snow lined gravel road below snowy Kootenay peaks

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 out. With 5 days this...

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 out. With 5 days this...

Map of dual sport routes around Nakusp and Upper Arrow Lake BC near Goat Range Provincial Park with campsite waypoints

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 region of British Columbia. It’s...

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 region of British Columbia. It’s...

KTM adventure motorcycle parked beside a frozen Trout Lake with snowy Kootenay mountains behind

Ride Report: Trout Lake Loop

As part of my mission to bring you’all the most current and detailed info about riding in the Kootenays, I braved the cold and headed out.

Ride Report: Trout Lake Loop

As part of my mission to bring you’all the most current and detailed info about riding in the Kootenays, I braved the cold and headed out.

Map of riding routes near Rossland and Red Mountain BC along the Columbia River with fuel, coffee and campsite waypoints

Rossland

Welcome to Rossland! There is so much amazing riding here to be had, both on and off-road. Here’s a selection of things you can ride, destinations to visit, and places...

Rossland

Welcome to Rossland! There is so much amazing riding here to be had, both on and off-road. Here’s a selection of things you can ride, destinations to visit, and places...

Map screenshot of a GPX route through the mountains toward Farnham Glacier and Radium Hot Springs BC

Farnham Glacier

Just West of Radium is the hidden gem that is the Farnham Glacier. Easily accessed most of the way by FSR, the last little bit gets a little spicy! There...

Farnham Glacier

Just West of Radium is the hidden gem that is the Farnham Glacier. Easily accessed most of the way by FSR, the last little bit gets a little spicy! There...

Map of dual sport routes around Castlegar BC near Syringa Provincial Park with campsite, fuel and picnic waypoints

Castlegar

Welcome to the Castlegar! There is so much amazing riding here to be had, both on and off-road. Here’s a selection of things you can ride, destinations to visit, and...

Castlegar

Welcome to the Castlegar! There is so much amazing riding here to be had, both on and off-road. Here’s a selection of things you can ride, destinations to visit, and...

Map of riding routes around Cranbrook and Kimberley BC near Mount Fisher with campsite, fuel and lookout waypoints

Cranbrook

Welcome to Cranbrook! There is so much amazing riding here to be had, both on and off-road. Here’s a selection of things you can ride, destinations to visit, and places...

Cranbrook

Welcome to Cranbrook! There is so much amazing riding here to be had, both on and off-road. Here’s a selection of things you can ride, destinations to visit, and places...

Map of dual sport routes around Invermere and Radium BC near Dry Gulch with campsite, fuel and swimming waypoints

Invermere

Welcome to Invermere! There is so much amazing riding here to be had, both on and off-road. Here’s a selection of things you can ride, destinations to visit, and places...

Invermere

Welcome to Invermere! There is so much amazing riding here to be had, both on and off-road. Here’s a selection of things you can ride, destinations to visit, and places...

Gaia GPS topographic map screenshot of routes and campsites around Fernie BC in the Kootenay region

Fernie

Welcome to Fernie! You’ll find a thriving cultural scene, the enthusiasm of a vibrant youthful population and a scenic, tranquil location in the heart of the Canadian Rocky Mountains.

Fernie

Welcome to Fernie! You’ll find a thriving cultural scene, the enthusiasm of a vibrant youthful population and a scenic, tranquil location in the heart of the Canadian Rocky Mountains.

Gaia GPS map screenshot of the Creston Valley Wildlife Management Area with routes and campsites

Creston Valley

Welcome to the Creston Valley! There is so much amazing riding here to be had, both on and off-road. Here’s a selection of things you can ride, destinations to visit,...

Creston Valley

Welcome to the Creston Valley! There is so much amazing riding here to be had, both on and off-road. Here’s a selection of things you can ride, destinations to visit,...

Adventure motorcycle route map of the Kootenay Boundary region with dense campsite and fuel markers

Kootenay Boundary

It’s amazing how varied the terrain and communities are in the Kootenay Boundary region. You can travel through completely different environments all in the same day! And it’s all here...

Kootenay Boundary

It’s amazing how varied the terrain and communities are in the Kootenay Boundary region. You can travel through completely different environments all in the same day! And it’s all here...

POV selfie of two riders in adventure helmets stopped on a gravel forest road during Wanduro

Wanduro

Wanduro is a motorcycle navigational rally based in the East Kootenays. Teams of 2-4 scour 8000 square kilometers for over 100 hidden waypoints! When:August 12-15 2021. Where:Based out of Canal...

Wanduro

Wanduro is a motorcycle navigational rally based in the East Kootenays. Teams of 2-4 scour 8000 square kilometers for over 100 hidden waypoints! When:August 12-15 2021. Where:Based out of Canal...

West Kootenays adventure route map from Revelstoke with campsite and fuel markers across the mountains

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.

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.

Cedar A-frame chalet cabin with a front deck and picnic table at Kokanee Chalets

Kokanee Chalets

Camping and cabins in the beautiful artisan community of Crawford Bay. Conveniently located just outside of town and right at the beginning of the cruise along the East Shore, it...

Kokanee Chalets

Camping and cabins in the beautiful artisan community of Crawford Bay. Conveniently located just outside of town and right at the beginning of the cruise along the East Shore, it...

Map screenshot of a dual sport route along the Pend d'Oreille River in southern BC

Pend-d’Oreille River route

The Pend Oreille River is a tributary of the Columbia River, approximately 130 miles long, in northern Idaho and northeastern Washington in the United States, as well as southeastern British...

Pend-d’Oreille River route

The Pend Oreille River is a tributary of the Columbia River, approximately 130 miles long, in northern Idaho and northeastern Washington in the United States, as well as southeastern British...

KTM dual sport bike parked on a lakeside breakwater at sunset near Kokanee Glacier Provincial Park

Kokanee Glacier Provincial Park

Kokanee Creek Provincial Park is nestled on the north shore of Kootenay Lake in the West Kootenay region of southeastern British Columbia. Highway 3A bisects the park 19 kilometres (12...

Kokanee Glacier Provincial Park

Kokanee Creek Provincial Park is nestled on the north shore of Kootenay Lake in the West Kootenay region of southeastern British Columbia. Highway 3A bisects the park 19 kilometres (12...

The historic red and cream Kaslo Hotel with flag-lined balcony and motorcycles parked out front

Kaslo Hotel

This most recent version of the Kaslo Hotel, while having the heritage character of Kaslo Village, is completely new. Overlooking Kootenay Lake, the Kaslo Hotel opened in February 2009 after...

Kaslo Hotel

This most recent version of the Kaslo Hotel, while having the heritage character of Kaslo Village, is completely new. Overlooking Kootenay Lake, the Kaslo Hotel opened in February 2009 after...

Kootenay Rockies North route map around Kimberley and Sparwood with fuel and campsite markers

Kootenay Rockies North

There sure is a heck of a lot to explore in the Kootenay Rockies North area! Sooooo many jagged peaks and mountain streams….

Kootenay Rockies North

There sure is a heck of a lot to explore in the Kootenay Rockies North area! Sooooo many jagged peaks and mountain streams….

Steaming outdoor hot springs pool at Ainsworth Hot Springs overlooking Kootenay Lake at sunset

Ainsworth Hot Springs

Long day in the saddle? Give those muscles a good, relaxing soak at Ainsworth Hot Springs!

Ainsworth Hot Springs

Long day in the saddle? Give those muscles a good, relaxing soak at Ainsworth Hot Springs!

Open red motorcycle tool roll laid out with wrenches, tire levers and a T-handle

Tool kit

Carry what you need. No more, no less. Your needs are different that the fellow next to you. Pack accordingly! Take a look below and get an idea of what...

Tool kit

Carry what you need. No more, no less. Your needs are different that the fellow next to you. Pack accordingly! Take a look below and get an idea of what...

Mainjet Motorsports dealership exterior with Honda and KTM signage and riders parked out front

Mainjet Motorsports

Since 2006, Main Jet Motorsports has brought a fresh approach to our Honda, KTM, Polaris and STIHL® dealership, here in Nelson, BC. We offer quality products, parts, and service with...

Mainjet Motorsports

Since 2006, Main Jet Motorsports has brought a fresh approach to our Honda, KTM, Polaris and STIHL® dealership, here in Nelson, BC. We offer quality products, parts, and service with...

Rustic timber common room at Toad Rock moto campground with moose antlers and a Welcome sign

Toad Rock

There may be no other place quite like Toad Rock. It holds a special place in the heart of any Rider who has laid their head there… Toad Rock is...

Toad Rock

There may be no other place quite like Toad Rock. It holds a special place in the heart of any Rider who has laid their head there… Toad Rock is...