Things we've done

Like actually done ourselves

A few things we've done, seen, and used. WE get out there as much as we can and tend to be picky and hard on stuff...

We Went here

Things and places we've seen with our own eyes.

We used this

Gear and equipment we've put to good use.

We learnt this

Stuff that we've learnt along the way. Either about motorcycles or ourselves.

“Get Lost…Find Yourself” Adventure and Dualsport Motorcycle camping weekend. Critter Moto is excited to announce the first annual “Get Lost…Find Yourself” Adventure & Dualsport Motorcycle campout, taking place September 15-17, 2023 on beautiful northern Vancouver Island. This event is a charity fundraiser for HeadsUpGuys.org. https://headsupguys.org/ HeadsUpGuys, a program of the University of British Columbia (UBC), is a non-profit organization dedicated to raising awareness

S2S Gold Rush – Nelson

the Sea to Sky is coming to Nelson!! Thursday ride from Sunshine Coast to Osoyoos (possibly through WA), stay at Osoyoos Hotel & Suites.Friday & Saturday stay at Baker Street Inn in Nelson.Sunday stay at Premier Best Western in Vernon.Monday ride back to Sunshine Coast. Yup, this is my home turf! So, I’m pretty excited to show it off a

Yahk to Kikomun Rd

So you say you need a route to connect between Yack and Jaffery? Well, here it is! If you’re going between Creston and Fernie, or up into the Bull River, this is the way! The is a sneaky back way that skirts the US border and Koocanusa that is for sure the best way if you’re linking up other bits.

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! Get the .gpx or .kml file via Gaia Gaia Tutorial on using files See the full map via Gaia Bonus Linkage

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 to eat/drink/shop. Everything is rideable in either direction, and with many points to hop on or off depending on what else you want to do. Towns in this neck of

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 and off-road. Here’s a selection of things you can ride, destinations to visit, and places to eat/drink/shop. Everything is rideable in either direction, and with many points to hop on

Rossland Beer Company

An award-winning nano-brewery tucked away in the Southwest kootenays. While Ryan Arnaud and Petri Raito ran a local U-Brew company called Trail Brewing they realized there was great demand for craft beer in their area. So the two best friends purchased a small nanobrewery system from a brewery in North Vancouver that was expanding and opened Rossland Beer Company. Since

Erie Creek Brewing

Kootenay crafted been in a small town Brewery. An old adage says that every town should have its own brewery, and that was certainly one of the incentives behind opening Erie Creek Brewing. When Colin and Lynn Hango moved their family from Nelson to an acreage in Salmo, they saw the need for a community hangout, a place for people

Fisher Peak Brewing

The Heid Out serves its own craft beers produced by Fisher Peak Brewing on-site. Heidi’s Restaurant was already a popular Cranbrook establishment for years and then the Romichs chose to renovate and update the restaurant, adding a brewery to the facility in 2013. The result is a welcoming and comfortable restaurant that has a kitchen focused on seasonally produced local

Angry Hen Brewing

In the heart of Historic Kaslo, the angry Hen offers tasty beers with a spectacular view of Kootenays lake. Kaslo’s “Angry Hen” ferments her years of brewing experience with passion and outrage to bring you the finest of beers. Tradition mixed with innovation creates unique beers renowned for their solid good taste, seasonal inspirations, and queer sensibilities. Co-owner and brewer

Over Time Beer Works

Over Time was founded by Kenny Dodd, an entrepreneur who grew up in the area, moved away and then returned to Kimberley in his 30s because he felt that “No self-respecting mountain town should be without a brewery.” The brewery is based in downtown Kimberley, a mountain town themed after a Bavarian village. No visit is complete without putting a

Fernie Brewing Co.

When Fernie Brewing opened in 2003 it was based in a barn on the Pask family farm. At first, thanks to all the ski hills around Fernie, it was busier in the winter than it was in the summer, which is usually a brewery’s busiest season. Before long it was popular enough to be busy year-round, and in 2007 the

a picture of a frozen summit lake with motorcycle

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. Found myself with a 3 day window, so headed out to basically do the Trout Lake Loop whilst doing a bunch of side exploring to bring you some new routes soon… Day One……. Actually,

Campsites

One awesome part of travelling in British Columbia is the abundance of Recreational Sites to camp at! I’m a camper. I’ve always been a camper. Awesome day rides are great, don’t get me wrong. But seeing the sun set behind a huge mountain, or spending the morning with a coffee next to a stunning lake? Priceless… Fortunately, along with all

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 keeps it simple. The Kokanee Chalets is a favorite family campground and hotel and rider friendly. Nestled in its signature grove of timeless cedar trees near Kootenay Lake, the resort

KTM 690 on the dock at Kokanee Glacier Prov 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 mi) east of Nelson. Contact Phone Toll free: 1-800-689-9025 Reservations: www.discovercamping.ca Location: Kokanee Creek Provincial Park Established as a BC Provincial Park in 1955, it encompasses 260 hectares of sandy

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 extensive renovations that began in 2006. Contact Phone Toll free: 1-866-823-1433Phone Local: 1-250-353-7714Email: reservations@kaslohotel.comAddress: 430 Front Street PO Box 340 Kaslo, BC, Canada V0G1M0 The new Kaslo Hotel was designed to provide the

Ainsworth Hot Springs

Long day in the saddle? Give those muscles a good, relaxing soak at Ainsworth Hot Springs! The hot springs were first visited by the Ktunaxa First Nations peoples who experienced the waters as a welcome respite after a long day of hunting, fishing, and gathering roots and berries in what is now known as the Kootenay region. The Ktunaxa First

S2S Gold Rush – Nelson

Yahk to Kikomun Rd

Radium

Grand Forks

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 to eat/drink/shop. Everything is rideable in either direction, and with many points to hop on or off depending on what else you want to do. Towns in this neck of

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 to eat/drink/shop. Everything is rideable in either direction, and with many points to hop on or off depending on what else you want to do. Towns in this neck of

Gear Review – Naturehike Down Sleeping Bag

Naturehike Down Rectangular Sleeping Bag. If you go camping, you need a sleeping bag. Pretty simple right? But….which one do you need? There’s alot of options, down or synthetic fill. Mummy or rectangular. What temperature rating? The answers depend on you, and everyone is different. For me, my personal body temperature runs pretty warm, so I don’t normally need a

Gear Review – Naturehike Inflatable Pillow

Naturehike inflatable Pillow. Yeah, I know what you’re thinking. It’s a pillow. Big deal. But….it actually is. I’ve been using these little things for a few seasons now and couldn’t dream (pun intended) of camping without one! They weigh almost zero and pack down to almost nothing. But are alot easier to use than a bag stuffed full of clothing.

Gear Review – Naturehike Star River Tent

Naturehike Star River Tent. This is a bit more of a long-term review of the Star River tent, we’ve been using it as our primary tent for 2 seasons now. Solo, I use the Vik 1, but this is the couple’s tent, which is the majority of the time. Home away from Home Solid Constrution: The main tent body is

Gear Review – Naturehike Collapsible Camping Chair

Naturehike Ultralight collapsible Camping chair. Ok, so if any of you know me at all, you know how I feel about my camping chair. I take it everywhere!! I’ll cut the handle off my toothbrush in order to still bring my chair. @missvelocity makes fun of me every time, but being able to sit around the fire in comfort, or

Gear Review – Naturehike Ultralight Sleeping Pad

Naturehike Ultralight Sleeping Pad. A comfortable night’s sleep is a big deal. It means the difference between being sore and cranky or being rested and ready to face the day! So, an adequate sleeping pad is a pretty important part of getting that proper rest. Sweet Dreams What’s with all the weird bumps?? The rhombus-shaped tracheal design provides good support

Gear Review – Naturehike Vik 1 & 2

Naturehike Vik 1 & 2 Person Ultralight tent. Looking for a simple, single-wall tent? Ultra-lightweight Sil-nylon with a bit of storage? Well, do I have the tent for you!! All about the tent I’ve used ALOT of tents over the years, and sold even more. After 2 decades in the outdoor industry as a buyer and designer I’ve learnt a

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★★★★★ 5/5

Wait, what? We did that and didn't die? I guess that's a win!

Craig Luke

★★★★★ 5/5

You're damn right we didn't die! Takes a lot more than that!

Vera Horsman