Alpine Lodging

We are SO excited to welcome two new ski-in/ski-out vacation rentals to our fleet! Sullivan Stone #31 and #34 have both just been recently outfitted with brand new, high quality linens and everything you need for the perfect getaway. We're ready to welcome you! September is a fantastic time to take advantage of late summer discounted prices and beautiful weather. Both Mountain Homes have private hot tubs, a deck with a bbq and patio furniture overlooking the Rocky Mountains and a private garage. For more information and to check out photos please visit our website. www.alpinelodging.ca

Just in case the truck is full when you visit us this summer or just want to try a new sport. Right downtown so super handy for all your rental needs!!

Thank you Paddy!! Not only for your donation to the trails but also for your AWESOME shop and always sharing your expertise

Don’t let summer pass without a great experience with KRC!!

And this is why we love where we live! Kimberley is a beautiful city with so much more to explore nearby. We're more than happy to share our local knowledge with our wonderful guests

Check out these Father's Day specials at Trickle Creek Golf Resort. It's starting to feel like summer!!

Great news and advise from Kelly Laatsch & Karen Laatsch; thanks guys. Tight Lines.

Report #2 (May 27, 2020) May Fishing Roundup; things are shaping up very nicely! Spring is cruising right along as the end of May approaches. The lakes of the ...East Kootenay region have been fishing very well over the last two months. Along with the chironomid hatches, everything else is emerging now including the Dragon, Damsel and May flies. And just last evening the first batch of flying black ants were around so the full spectrum of food is now available for the trout in the lakes! Whitetail, Whiteswan and Premier lakes are all fishing very well now, while some of the lower valley lakes have slowed down and become hit or miss. However, when the trout are feeding there is nothing better than being out on the water, immersed in nature, catching fish on these beautiful lakes. The flies that have been working consistently throughout the Spring Lake Season have been chironomids (when the hatch is on) and balanced leeches. The anglers have also been using micro leeches, as well as Damsels, Doc Spratleys and Dragonflies quite a bit. All the B.C. Provincial Parks are open for fishing and boat launching now. As of June 1st they will also be open for camping for B.C. residents. So even with the Covid 19 restrictions, the fishermen in our region have been able to spread out and fish our many different lakes. Even though the Provincial Parks are open for B.C. residents only, non-residents can camp at the Forest Recreation sites and at any privately owned R.V. facility in B.C. Of course, ‘social distancing’ practices will be in effect at all public and private camping facilities. The snowpack is slowly converting to its liquid form and flowing out of the mountains at a measured pace. As a result, the spring runoff has been muted with no significant flooding to date... but that can always change! The rivers are slated to open on June 15th when we will be able to hopefully get out and enjoy some Cutthroat fishing. We will know how these rivers are shaping up in the next couple of weeks and let you know as well. Over in the West Kootenay region, the stretch of the Columbia River flowing from Castlegar down through Trail and into Washington State, has been fishing very well. The flow of the Columbia has been coming up slowly over the last few weeks and is now quite high with a good amount of surface debris on the water. So, you will have to watch out for the odd log and clutch of branches when you are boating along the River or fishing from shore. Due to the higher flows the rainbows have made their move from along the bank edges into the big swirling back eddies and their accompanying feed lanes. So, having a boat to fly fish from is as much as a necessity as a luxury under the current conditions. We were out on the upper Columbia the last couple days and noticed how the fish were more active in the afternoon than the morning. We did catch a few in the mornings, but it was like they turned on a light switch by early afternoon as the fish became very active! We noticed caddis fly hatches in the afternoon accompanied by some small midges coming off. Consequently, the fishing really picked up. In response, we used Prince nymphs, Caddis nymphs and the Pickle with good success. We are just enjoying the time we can spend outside right now. But as the summer approaches we anticipate a lot of changes in the tourism industry this year because of the pandemic. We expect to see more people from B.C. traveling close to home. To our American friends to the South there are still a lot of unknowns as the border is still closed till June 21st. We are expecting the Canadian Government to let us know if it will reopen in late June. We have no idea if the the border will open then, so in the meantime we are trying to take things day-by-day. We will let you know as soon as we find out. As for Canadian anglers, we are now able to guide you following certain procedures and protocols that we have received from Government Officials. This may be the year to think about seeing what recreation opportunities you have in your own backyard. If you are new to fly fishing, think about taking a float down the St.Mary River to speed up your learning process and see what we show anglers from around the world every year. You will experience how absolutely beautiful and fun it is to float down a river, catching Cutthroat Trout on a dry fly while viewing the Rockies. That's why people travel from around the world to come to our area and see what we can do every day! When in town we encourage anglers to come into our Fly Shop in Cranbrook. We will talk to you about where the fishing is good, what flies are being used on different lakes and streams, and keep you updated on all the fishing news and trends in our area. Take care everyone! Stay safe and get out there and enjoy the outdoors where you can. Tight Lines, Karen and Kelly St.Mary Angler PS Call us at 1-800-667-2311 to touch base with on the fishing, the status of the border and available days.

Hang in there folks. Continue to be smart and the light at the end of the tunnel will come more quickly and shine more brightly. Here's something to look forward to! Stay safe & healthy everyone! https://www.flyfusionmag.com/the-health-collection-blown-a/

Making the most of self isolation. Happy Thursday everyone. We can beat this together and come out smiling. Keep laughing, keep loving!

Kimberley, coming together as always.

Great to see some of our awesome owners during their recent visit to Kimberley. Safe travels Steve, Mandy Davis and family! Awesome to see you guys again.

Great little movie with ‘tongue in cheek’ Canadian humour. Love it!!

Don’t want to cook for the crew; just order and pick up

Strap on your skins and join a fun group of outdoor enthusiasts hoofing it up Kimberley Alpine Resort. You might just win the top prize of a guided, catered trip to Boulder Hut!! Fun times ahead!!

Wow your next dinner guests at the condo. Simple, but very cool!!

If you’ve visited our beautiful town but not visited the Aquatic Centre, you missed a trick! It’s an amazing centre for such a small town. And now the Steam Room is fixed!

Kimberley rocks! Visit for more than just a day!!

This is so worth a watch from start to finish. Great historical movie. Love it!

Very cool. Flannel Fest!