Weekend in Nelson

Lauren and I went and checked out the Kootenays this past weekend. Like much of the Province, Nelson was a tad short on snow in the town (fine by me), but the surrounding mountains were inspiring nonetheless. It really is a beautiful town and I can see why so many people are enamoured with it
Although the trails were a tad snowy and icy at higher elevations, I got in some great runs and the lack of snow around town made exploring easier. No matter where you go though, you are guaranteed a lot of ups and downs. I did one amazing run up into West Arm Provincial Park that I had trouble tearing myself away from.
In addition to running, Lauren and I really enjoyed the town and the region, we got to enjoy some "fine" Doukhobor cuisine and did some site seeing around the area, including a visit to the Ainswroth hotsprings and up to Trail/Rossland.
The trail running opportunities were definitely mind blowing and I can't wait to get back in the warmer months: