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Nipika Resort
Monday, May 26th, 2008 by GetawayBC.com
While the valley may be famous for its downhill skiing opportunities, it is becoming equally well-known for its Nordic (cross-country) skiing thanks to Nipika Mountain Resort.
Former Canadian National Nordic Ski Team coach Lyle Wilson, his wife Dianne and their staff maintain 20 km of marked and groomed trails at Nipika, which abuts the Kootenay River and Kootenay National Park.
The trails are for both skating and classic skiing and unlimited touring routes await. The trails take skiers to some spectacular scenes including a view of the Kootenay Valley, the incredible natural bridge and to a waterfall. There is also a warming hut about two kilometres from the start of the trip, where firewood is provided. An additional 30 km of hiking, snowshoeing and biking trails traverse the Kootenay and Cross Rivers enabling enjoyment of the facility year-round.
Beginner, intermediate and advanced skiers will find this territory – a pretty 30 minute drive from Radium Hot Springs – to their liking. The facility features a loppet race each year, too.
The resort features a beautiful timber frame lodge and comfortable cabins capable of accommodating 8-10 people, as well as a skating pond.
Take Hwy. 93 from Radium through Kootenay National Park for 21 km and turn onto Settler’s Rd. Keep going for another 13 km and follow the signs.;