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Harrop sits on the west shore of Kootenay Lake, a massive 104 km N-S oriented lake in the Kootenays, in southeastern BC. The lake is framed by the Selkirk and Purcell mountains, creating a powerful funnelling effect for wind. Southerly wind is dominant in summer. Spectacular and wild mountain scenery. The lake can partially freeze in winter in the northern arms.
Fresh water. Flat to rough water depending on wind. Excellent fetch along the N-S lake axis (over 50 km). Pebble and rock bottom. Cold water (12-18°C in summer — glacier-fed mountain lake). Chop can become significant in sustained wind.
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Lake can become very rough quickly — 1m+ waves possible in sustained wind. Remote area — rescue services very far. Cold water (full wetsuit required). Floating logs. No cell coverage in some areas. Wind can be very gusty in the mountain corridor.
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