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February 14, 2018
Gear Review MSR Lightning Ascent Snowshoes Chris Istace

Gear Review : MSR Lightning Ascent Snowshoes

By Chris Istace | Gear Reviews | 2 Comments
February 8, 2018
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Visit Tofino and Ucluelet During The Pacific Rim Whale Festival

By Chris Istace | Road Trips, Travel Destinations | 4 Comments
December 29, 2017
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Year in Review : A 2017 Photo Essay of Outdoor Adventures

By Chris Istace | Outdoors | 19 Comments
December 11, 2017

Gear Review : Smartwool Corbet 120 Vest

By Chris Istace | Gear Reviews | 3 Comments
October 13, 2017
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Minna Ridge : A Vancouver Island Day Hike

By Chris Istace | Day Hikes, Outdoors | 14 Comments
October 4, 2017
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Gear Review : Salomon S-Lab Xa Alpine Trail Runner

By Chris Istace | Gear Reviews | 7 Comments
August 5, 2017
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Campbell River : Connect with the Wild Side of Vancouver Island

By Chris Istace | Road Trips, Travel Destinations | 8 Comments
June 18, 2017
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Gear Review : Black Diamond Liquid Point GTX Shell

By Chris Istace | Gear Reviews | 2 Comments
May 24, 2017
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Gear Review : Salomon Wayfarer Utility Pant

By Chris Istace | Gear Reviews | 2 Comments
April 8, 2017

Gear Review : Mountain Hardwear Ozonic 70 Outdry Backpack

By Chris Istace | Gear Reviews | 25 Comments
April 3, 2017
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Mindful Authenticity : A Path to Good Social Media Health

By Chris Istace | Lifestyle | 3 Comments
February 18, 2017
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20 Top Inspiring Canadian Outdoor Instagrammers

By Chris Istace | Outdoors | 11 Comments
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