25 May Canoe the Kootenay River
Spend a full or half day experiencing the spectacular views of the Rockies by canoeing down the Kootenay River with us. In our stable and forgiving inflatable canoes, no previous experience is necessary....
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25 Apr Guided Hikes
Nipika is located centrally in the Rockies with endless options for day hiking right at our front door. There are several options to do a guided day hike depending upon your experience level and needs, with all of our alpine hikes you can expect a full, fun-filled day of dramatic views and varying terrain....
14 Jan Crazy Soles Nipika Trail Run – May 24, 2025
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The Crazy Soles Nipika Trail run has 25km, 10km, 5km and 2.5km options. The course is on our technical single track system. The day finishes off with awards and fun....
18 May Whitewater Canoe Clinic – August 6-8, 2021
This weekend clinic will introduce you to Whitewater canoeing. You will learn proper strokes, how to read rivers and experience a night of camping on the river side....
08 Feb Nipika – a History: The Cabins
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2013 - The Bill Yearling Cabin was completed to become our very special studio suite. The cabin, originally built in 1920 by Bill Yearling was renovated into a beautiful studio with full bathroom & kitchen, a large wrap-a-round deck, and custom home built furnishings, truely a cozy and unique place to spend the night. If only walls could talk! 2010 - extensive trail improvements continued at Nipika and...
08 Feb Nipika – a History: Part 2
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The Nipika Years In March 1979, Lyle skied into the middle of the meadow, turned 360 degrees around, and knew it was to be the place for his dreamed rocky mountain accommodation. By April, Lyle and Dianne owned it! Lyle left his job with the Alberta Government in outdoor recreation, and Dianne, a tenured teacher, packed up everything, including new six-month-old...
08 Feb Nipika – A History: Part 1
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The Beginning Nipika has a colourful past. The history of this rocky mountain accommodation predates written history. The Ktunaxa people have occupied this region for literally thousands of years, travelling the great Kootenay River hunting and fishing. The title was created after World War I and trapper Bill Yearling got the title of this Rocky Mountain wilderness from Her Majesty the...
04 Oct Crazy Soles – Nipika Run
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