Monashee

Monashee is a mountain range in the southeastern interior of British Columbia, Canada. It is part of the Columbia Mountains, which are a sub-range of the Canadian Rockies. The Monashee Mountains are known for their rugged terrain, dense forests, and numerous alpine lakes. The range runs roughly north-south and is bordered by the Okanagan Valley to the west and the Columbia River to the east. Major geographical features within the Monashee range include several provincial parks, such as Monashee Provincial Park and Mount Revelstoke National Park, which protect significant areas of old-growth forest and alpine ecosystems.

The Monashee Mountains are home to a diverse array of wildlife, including grizzly bears, black bears, cougars, and various species of deer and elk. The high elevations support alpine meadows that bloom with wildflowers in the summer months. Historically, the region was inhabited by Indigenous peoples, and evidence of their presence can be found throughout the area. Later, the area saw exploration and settlement related to resource extraction, particularly mining and logging. Today, the Monashee range is a popular destination for outdoor recreation, including hiking, backcountry skiing, and wildlife viewing. The snowpack in the Monashees is also significant, contributing to the water supply of the surrounding regions.