Kootenay Pass from Creston

The Crowsnest rises 32.8km through wooded valleys and open mountainside, gaining 1,234m to 1,774m. The average gradient of 3.8% disguises ramps of 9.1% — the kind of gradient that turns plans into prayers. This is a climb of endurance — the kind of effort measured in hours, where pacing matters more than power. The road reaches 1,774m — high enough to feel the altitude on tired legs. Located in British Columbia, Canada.