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 * Home
 * About
 * Trails
   * All Trails
   * Assiniboine Lake
   * Azure Lake
   * Brewer Creek
   * Chalice Creek
   * Jumbo Pass
   * Lake of the Hanging Glacier
   * McLean Creek
   * Pedley Pass
   * Pinto Mountain
   * Swansea Mountain
   * Welsh Lakes
 * Support
   * Membership
   * Donate
   * Merchandise
   * Past Supporters
 * Links
   * Recreation Sites & Trails BC
   * Regional District of East Kootenay
   * BC Wildfire Service
   * Smoke Conditions
   * Leave No Trace
   * Natural Resource Violation
 * Contact


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 * Home
 * About
 * Trails
   * All Trails
   * Assiniboine Lake
   * Azure Lake
   * Brewer Creek
   * Chalice Creek
   * Jumbo Pass
   * Lake of the Hanging Glacier
   * McLean Creek
   * Pedley Pass
   * Pinto Mountain
   * Swansea Mountain
   * Welsh Lakes
 * Support
   * Membership
   * Donate
   * Merchandise
   * Past Supporters
 * Links
   * Recreation Sites & Trails BC
   * Regional District of East Kootenay
   * BC Wildfire Service
   * Smoke Conditions
   * Leave No Trace
   * Natural Resource Violation
 * Contact




TRAILS

Enjoy one of the eleven trails that we maintain


SOCIETY

Learn about Summit Trail Makers Society


SUPPORT

Membership, Donation & Merchandise.


OUR TRAILS

The Summit Trail Makers Society maintains eleven trails in the Columbia Valley. 
Through a partnership with Recreation Site and Trails BC STMS keeps these eleven
trails safe and enjoyable for locals and tourists alike.

Our trails take hikers from lush meadows to craggy peaks towering over glacier
fed turquoise lakes.

Pick a trail, grab your boots and head to the hills!

We acknowledge that the trails we maintain are on the unceded shared traditional
Territory of the Ktunaxa and Secwépemc First Nations, their local bands of
ʔakisq̓nuk and Shuswap, and the chosen home of the Columbia Valley Metis.




OUR SOCIETY

The purpose of the society is to promote safe and sustainable hiking experiences
by assisting in development and maintenance of hiking trails in the Upper
Columbia Valley region.

The society was created in 2001 by a small group of hikers with a desire to
“give something back”.  At that time, an informal relationship was established
with the B.C. Ministry of Forests. As STMS membership grew, their record of
trail maintenance successes also grew, as well as their credibility with the
government. A formal partnership agreement between the province and STMS was put
in place in 2011 and current term goes to 2024.

Learn more about STMS.


SUPPORT US

Support us by getting a yearly membership, making a donation or buy some STMS
merchandise.

Learn more.



Membership Individual $15.00 CAD Family $20.00 CAD

Mail a cheque payable to Summit Trail Makers Society:

Summit Trail Makers Society
PO Box 2437
Invermere, BC  V0A 1K0



STMS also gratefully accepts donations.






TRAIL REPORTS


MCLEAN CREEK AUGUST 2023

The road has been closed since July 6, 2022 by the Rocky Mountain District
Office, so no maintenance has been done on the trail since that date.  As well
there has been no road maintenance since the flood, so we advise drivers to use
caution when driving the FSR road to McLean Lake.  The last year unofficial
reports mention lots of trees across the trail and 3 wasp nests.  This year’s
trail maintenance has been delayed by the extreme fire situation that BC has
been experiencing this summer.


WELSH LAKES OCTOBER 15, 2023

Primitive Campsite Established

With the funds raised by STMS and the help of RSTBC, a primitive campsite with 8
tent pads, 2 tables, a bear bin and a pit toilet has been established by Starr
Trail Solutions. Starr Trail Solutions also worked on trail improvements around
the first two lakes.  The tent sites can not be reserved and will be on a first
come basis.

This STMS project was made possible by the support and donations from: Columbia
Basin Trust, Lions Club, RSTBC, and Rotary Club.


LAKE OF THE HANGING GLACIER SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

The bridge over Hell Roaring Creek was taken out by a work crew on September
28.  It will be put back in late June or early July 2024.  Trying to cross
without a bridge is extremely dangerous and can be life-threatening.


JUMBO PASS SEPTEMBER 2, 2023

A grizzly encounter was reported near the pass.  The bear was chowing down on
huckleberries and barely moved when he/she saw the hikers.  Make lots of noise
and keep your dogs on a leash.


ASSINIBOINE LAKE SEPTEMBER 2, 2023

The road to Assiniboine Lake is in good shape once you leave the mine road with
the possible exceptions of the two bridges. Please note that this road is NOT a
Forest Service Road (FSR) but a Wilderness Road and is not maintained by
anyone.  This means the two bridges you cross on the way to the trailhead are
not maintained nor inspected so you cross at your own risk.

The trail is in good shape and as well as the log bridges.  There are 4 large
trees across the trail but are easy to get by.


AZURE LAKE AUGUST 2023

The road has been closed since July 6, 2022 by the Rocky Mountain District
Office, so no maintenance has been done on the trail since that date.  As well
there has been no road maintenance since the flood, so we advise drivers to use
caution when driving the FSR road to Azure Lake.  The last year unofficial
reports mention lots of trees across the trail and 3 wasp nests.  This year’s
trail maintenance has been delayed by the extreme fire situation that BC has
been experiencing this summer.


JUMBO PASS JULY 19, 2023

The road to Jumbo Pass is in relatively good shape, but a high-clearance vehicle
is highly recommended for the creek crossing.

A STMS work crew spent the day (the 19th) cutting back the vegetation on the
road the last 2 km.  The fire danger was such that motorized brushsaws could not
be use and the work had to be done with hand-held loopers, which slowed the work
considerably.  The crew started clearing both sides of the road but switched to
the left side only knowing they would not finish both side at this pace.  They
hope to return in September to finish the job.


BREWER CREEK JULY 18, 2023

A STMS work crew went in on the 18th to brush back the vegetation on the  road
and on the trail.  A grader has been at work on the road which will help with
some of the potholes, but may have pulled up a rock or two in the process. 
Drive with caution.  The last 2 km a high-clearance vehicle is still required.


CHALICE CREEK JUNE 24, 2023

A crew of 8 STMS members spent the day removing fallen trees on the trail and
brushing back the vegetation on both the road and the trail.  The road and the
trail are in good condition and the trail is clear of snow up to the ridge.


PINTO MOUNTAIN MAY 24, 2023

The access road is in good shape all the way to the trailhead, but beware of the
10 water-bars after the 11 km mark.  These were added last year and they
are very deep.  A high clearance vehicle is highly recommended, you have been
warned.  There is no active logging on the Pinto road this summer.  The Glacier
Lilies are out and should provide lots of colour for the next week or so.  Two
weeks earlier than last year, they are not quite at their height.  The upper
trail saw fresh snow  early this week but should be gone after the first sunny
day.

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PO Box 2437
Invermere, BC
V0A 1K0


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