Discover fascinating stories from Canada's Columbia River Basin. The Headwaters is a podcast that showcases the creative people, spectacular places, unique issues, and innovative thinking that flows from the Columbia River Basin, one of North America’s most compelling landscapes, full of resilient mountain communities connected by a powerful river system. From food security to technology, climate action to high adventure, the Headwaters is hosted by Mitchell Scott, Editor-in-Chief of Kootenay Mountain Culture Magazine and brought to you by Columbia Basin Trust.
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Discover fascinating stories from Canada's Columbia River Basin. The Headwaters is a podcast that showcases the creative people, spectacular places, unique issues, and innovative thinking that flows from the Columbia River Basin, one of North America’s most compelling landscapes, full of resilient mountain communities connected by a powerful river system. From food security to technology, climate action to high adventure, the Headwaters is hosted by Mitchell Scott, Editor-in-Chief of Kootenay Mountain Culture Magazine and brought to you by Columbia Basin Trust.
Over a century ago, pioneers from around the world rushed to the Basin in search of riches hidden in the mountains. The discovery of galena ore profoundly changed the region’s landscape, creating booming resource towns overnight. But as quickly as these bustling centres of commerce were built, they were gone. In this episode, we go back in time to explore some of the Kootenays more legendary ghost towns.
The Headwaters
Discover fascinating stories from Canada's Columbia River Basin. The Headwaters is a podcast that showcases the creative people, spectacular places, unique issues, and innovative thinking that flows from the Columbia River Basin, one of North America’s most compelling landscapes, full of resilient mountain communities connected by a powerful river system. From food security to technology, climate action to high adventure, the Headwaters is hosted by Mitchell Scott, Editor-in-Chief of Kootenay Mountain Culture Magazine and brought to you by Columbia Basin Trust.
