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June 10, 2019
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Ancient Old Growth Forests of Port Renfrew

By Chris Istace "Mindful Explorer" | Day Hikes, Opinion | 4 Comments
May 27, 2019
MQM Ace Mid hiking shoe Gear Review

Gear Review : Merrell MQM Ace Mid Hiking Shoe

By Chris Istace "Mindful Explorer" | Gear Reviews | 6 Comments
May 15, 2019
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5040 Peak – Hike, Ski or Snowshoe

By Chris Istace "Mindful Explorer" | Day Hikes, Outdoors | 2 Comments
May 9, 2019
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Can Your Energy Bar Save The Planet?

By Chris Istace "Mindful Explorer" | Gear Reviews, Lifestyle | 11 Comments
March 27, 2019
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Mount Arrowsmith – A Coast Mountain Culture Story

By Chris Istace "Mindful Explorer" | Outdoors | 2 Comments
March 25, 2019
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Gear Review : MSR Windburner Duo Stove System

By Chris Istace "Mindful Explorer" | Gear Reviews | No Comments
February 10, 2019
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2013 Nissan Leaf Update : 6 Months Ownership

By Chris Istace "Mindful Explorer" | Lifestyle | 10 Comments
February 6, 2019
Gear Review Merrell Thermo Rogue Mid GTX Hiking boot Chris Istace

Gear Review : Merrell Thermo Rogue Mid GTX Boot

By Chris Istace "Mindful Explorer" | Gear Reviews | No Comments
December 12, 2018
Municipal Forest Reserves

Where I stand on The Municipal Forest Reserves

By Chris Istace "Mindful Explorer" | Opinion, Outdoors | No Comments
November 21, 2018
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The Future of The Cowichan Valley Municipal Forests

By Chris Istace "Mindful Explorer" | Opinion, Outdoors | No Comments
October 24, 2018
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Environmental Impact – Changing The Perception

By Chris Istace "Mindful Explorer" | Lifestyle, Opinion | 2 Comments
October 14, 2018
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Why I Bought an Electric Nissan Leaf

By Chris Istace "Mindful Explorer" | Lifestyle | 8 Comments
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