Invermere makes a great base for exploring the northern Purcells and the western slopes of the Canadian Rockies. Use this guide to see what’s out there, whether you’re looking for a short day hike, a rewarding overnighter, or a committing mountaineering route. Some of the hikes in this book take you to the Spillimacheen River, Mount Assiniboine, the Bugaboos, Kootenay National Park, and the Height of the Rockies. Include hike descriptions, highway approaches, and info on places to stay.