West Wind Pass is a short hike but it's a steady climb to the pass where you get some great views to the Bow Valley to the north and the Spray Valley to the south.
My long-time friend, Henry Tkachyk, is a passionate sailor who regales us with some fascinating insight into this great outdoor sport.
Mount Boucherie is located in West Kelowna and is a short but steep trail that provides 360-degree views of the Okanagan Valley from the top.
Skaha Bluffs is predominantly known as a climbing area but it also offers a fun network of hiking trails with some beautiful rock formations and wildflowers.
This hike is a short drive from most areas in Kelowna, provides some short trail options and spectacular views of Okanagan Lake.
Commonwealth Creek is a gentle hike although the soft snow made it a bit tougher going. We were the only people on the trail on one of the most majestic days ever.
James Walker beat us on this day as the foot plus deep snow had the guide (aka me) screwing up on our route finding for the fifth time on this trail.
Taylor Lake is a nice gradual ascent with limited views throughout the hike until you get to the lake where it opens up into a spectacular 180-degree panorama.
Lake Louise is one of the most stunning places in the entire world and a walk across the lake provides views of some amazing scenery.
Johnson Lake is a great hike for all ages and abilities. It is close to Banff and provides beautiful 360 degree views of the surrounding mountains.