ECOTOURS

Within walking and cycling distance are many opportunities to tour the natural landscape of the Slocan Valley. Tours involving hiking, biking, kayaking, canoeing, cross country and down hill skiing, climbing, running and swimming can all be arranged by the White Pines Dojo or by contacting some of the following organizations.

Kayaking adventures available and can be organized through the White Pines or Smiling Otter

Biking trails are abundant and include:

• The Slocan Valley Rail Trail which covers approximately 50 kilometres between the Village of Slocan and Slocan Junction, British Columbia. It begins at the intersection of the beginning of Highway 3 and the end of the Slocan Subdivision. Tourism British Columbia owns the Slocan Valley Rail Trail
  
  
• Galena Rail Trail is a 13km trail following the roads built by the Canadian Pacific Railway Company in 1895 and are now used by cyclists and hikers. Come and enjoy the unique history and vegetation of the Galena Trail. Glide across Carpenter Creek on the cable car. Visit www.slocanlake.com/galena/index.html
  
  
• Seven Summits Trail in Rossland BC visit www.rosslandtrails.wordpress.com or www.imba.com
  
  
• Springer Creek Trails is a network of short mountain bike trails - only for expert bikers. Access is via a 4WD road on the north side of the creek - yielding some great alpine views. Visit www.slocanvalley.com
  
  

Bicyclist Campground on the White Pines Land. Part of the 40 acres of land here at the White Pines has been designated for a bicyclists campground and includes, well cleared camping spots under forest canopy, outdoor kitchen and solar shower. Camping fee is $15 per night. And open from May through October. Food and provisions are close by (5 minutes) in the village of Slocan.

Hiking Trails are abundant and accessible from the White Pines Dojo facility and included in the Valhalla Provincial Park visit www.spacesfornature.org/greatspaces/valhalla.html. Valhalla' is a Norse word referring to a warrior's heaven, and heaven is an apt word for this magnificent wilderness. The 49,600 ha (120,000 acre) Valhalla Park encompasses most of the Valhalla range of the Selkirk Mountains in southeastern BC. The park takes in 30 km (19 mi) of the western shoreline of beautiful Slocan Lake, and supports dense forests of red cedar and western hemlock. With 80 km (50 mi) of hiking trails, a chain of subalpine lakes for canoeing and kayaking, beautiful waterfalls, roaring rivers, and abundant wildlife, this area is a favorite playground for locals and visitors alike. Much of this mountain area, particularly Mulvey Basin, provides internationally known mountain climbing terrain. As well as Valhalla's spectacular scenery, the park also provides important habitat for grizzly bears and mountain goats.







Rock Climbingroutes abound in Slocan (located on the Slocan Bluffs) and in the Valhallas. Visit www.gravityadventures or Kootenay things to do to find out about some fabulous climbing adventures.

Fantastic down hill skiing is available just over one hour’s drive from the White Pines Dojo. Visit www.skiwhitewater.com for more information and breathtaking photos.

Horseback Riding routes in the Slocan Valley www.slocanvalley.com/horseback.php

Swimming in the Slocan Lake and Slocan River. Both bodies of water are 5 minutes by bike or car from the White Pines Dojo facility.