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Stories Trips Reviews
November 6, 2015

Weekend Awaits

By Chris Istace | Lifestyle | One Comment
November 3, 2015

Infinite Tomorrows

By Chris Istace | Lifestyle | 2 Comments
October 28, 2015

The Environment starts at Home

By Chris Istace | Lifestyle | 3 Comments
October 27, 2015
Going On A Solo Adventure

Going On A Solo Adventure

By Chris Istace | Outdoors, Road Trips | No Comments
October 20, 2015

Canada Will Be Just Fine

By Chris Istace | Opinion | No Comments
September 17, 2015
Vancouver Island Stocking Creek Park Chris Istace

Popular Hiking Trails in Chemainus BC

By Chris Istace | Day Hikes, Outdoors | 2 Comments
September 15, 2015

Accept that Change takes Understanding

By Chris Istace | Lifestyle | No Comments
September 12, 2015

Always Scheming or is it Dreaming

By Chris Istace | Lifestyle | No Comments
August 25, 2015
Taking Risk in Adventure Sports

Taking Risk in Adventure Sports – Which Viewpoint is Right

By Chris Istace | Opinion, Outdoors | 3 Comments
August 7, 2015

Instagram or is it Insta “I Can”

By Chris Istace | Lifestyle | One Comment
July 28, 2015
Mount Temple Scramble SW Ridge

Scramble Mount Temple via the SW Ridge

By Chris Istace | Backpacking, Day Hikes, Outdoors | No Comments
July 21, 2015

Mountaineering with Island Alpine Guides

By Chris Istace | Gear Reviews, Outdoors | No Comments
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