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July 8, 2019
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Gear Review : Pelican Go Case G40

By Chris Istace | Gear Reviews | 2 Comments
June 28, 2019

Walbran Valley : Hike an Ancient Forest

By Chris Istace | Day Hikes, Opinion | 2 Comments
June 26, 2019
Windriver No Fly Zone Gear Review

Gear Review : WindRiver No Fly Zone Shorts and Shirt

By Chris Istace | Gear Reviews | 2 Comments
June 10, 2019
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Ancient Old Growth Forests of Port Renfrew

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

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

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

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

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

By Chris Istace | Lifestyle | 10 Comments
February 6, 2019
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Gear Review : Merrell Thermo Rogue Mid GTX Boot

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

Where I stand on The Municipal Forest Reserves

By Chris Istace | Opinion, Outdoors | No Comments
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