This new edition of Mountain Footsteps is completely revised and updated, and includes enhanced colour maps and beautiful photos which will breathe new life into the outdoor experience for all outdoor enthusiasts.

The trails and routes described in this bestselling guidebook are between the Rocky Mountains in the east and the Purcell Range in the west, including trips in Cranbrook, Kimberley, Creston, Invermere, Radium and Fernie areas. Also featured are the BC Provincial Parks Akamina–Kishinena, Top of the World, Height of the Rockies, Elk Lakes, St. Mary’s Alpine and Bugaboo Glacier.

New to this edition is the inclusion of basic information on established bike trails for those users interested in recreational cycling. As well, there is an entirely new selection of day hikes in the northern Purcells and a number of short hikes and walks in the lower elevations of the East Kootenay.

Janice Strong is an avid hiker, cyclist, snowshoer, and skier. She is also an established outdoor photographer whose images have earned several awards and appear in numerous publications and collections all over the world. She has produced several biking and hiking trail maps for public distribution and has designed 28 interpretive signs for popular trails around Cranbrook. Janice is the social media ambassador for Cranbrook Tourism, providing it with images, content, and posts. She and her husband, Jamie Levine, enjoy their rural property near Cranbrook, BC.

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"Mountain Footsteps is packed with valuable insight and information about hiking the trails of the Kootenays and beautifully illustrated with the best of Janice’s photographs."

E-know.ca

"Mountain Footsteps: Hikes in the East Kootenay of Southeastern British Columbia – 4th Edition, aims to inspire individuals to get outside and experience the beauty of the surrounding valleys."

The Free Press