Who We Are
As a volunteer, charitable, non-profit organization, the Friends of Kootenay National Park Association is dedicated to the protection, appreciation, education and understanding of the cultural and natural history of Kootenay National Park and its surrounding ecosystem, the Columbia River Valley.
The Friends support events and activities throughout the year: Junior Naturalist Program, Wild Voices Speaker Series, Sponsor a Bighorn Program, Knapweed Pull, Head Banger Trail Challenge Fund Raiser, Headbanger Tours ...
Get involved; come out to one of our events!
Donations
By supporting the Friends of Kootenay National Park , you are helping to protect and preserve the natural and cultural heritage of Kootenay National Park for future generations. » Read more...
Become a Member
Members receive a membership card, two annual newsletters, a 10% discount on merchandise, as well as invitations to special events. » Read more...
We are currently hiring for our Nature's Gifts retail store!
We are looking for an energetic and dependable person to assist with sales and customer care at our Nature's Gifts Store located in the Village of Radium. Please contact us for more information immediately using the CONTACT page above.
In this unique store we encourage our visitors and guests to come in to view an ever expanding array of unique gifts, books, maps and trail guides. When you buy products from the Friends of Kootenay National Park stores, profits are reinvested into the Friends of KNP programs and projects. » Read more...

Headbanger Trail Challenge - September 2011
The route is new for 2011 and moved into the Columbia Valley. Be assured, the amazing Ron Verboom is still at the helm with all his expertise and attention to detail. Friends of Kootenay continues as a sponsor and we wish all success! More information coming soon.
Bighorn Photo Contest
The Bighorn Photo Contest was a wonderful success and the winners are now chosen. We thank all participants and our sheep models for their active participation. . » Read more...
Wild Voices Speaker Series
Imagine flying and hiking through 864km of treacherous mountain terrain from Austria (Salzburg) via Italy, Switzerland, France to Monaco and racing for 20 days both day and night! » Read more...