Kootenay Pass from Salmo

The Crowsnest rises 22km through wooded valleys and open mountainside, gaining 1,129m to 1,776m. The average gradient of 5.1% disguises ramps of 10.4% — 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 1,776m — high enough to feel the altitude on tired legs. Located in British Columbia, Canada.