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July 7, 2020
Chromag Rootdown review

Chromag Rootdown Review Part 1 : The Build and Why

By Chris Istace "Mindful Explorer" | Gear Reviews, Outdoors | 13 Comments
December 27, 2019
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2019 Year in Review – Hiking on Vancouver Island

By Chris Istace "Mindful Explorer" | Backpacking, Day Hikes, Outdoors | 16 Comments
May 15, 2019
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5040 Peak – Hike, Ski or Snowshoe

By Chris Istace "Mindful Explorer" | Day Hikes, Outdoors | 2 Comments
March 27, 2019
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Mount Arrowsmith – A Coast Mountain Culture Story

By Chris Istace "Mindful Explorer" | Outdoors | 2 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
August 30, 2018
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Port Alberni Salmon Fishing Capital of BC

By Chris Istace "Mindful Explorer" | Outdoors, Travel Destinations | No Comments
July 30, 2018
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The Health Benefits of Being Outdoors

By Chris Istace "Mindful Explorer" | Lifestyle, Outdoors | 8 Comments
May 21, 2018
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Trevor Thew – Putting Cowichan Valley Mountain Biking on the Map

By Chris Istace "Mindful Explorer" | Outdoors | 2 Comments
December 29, 2017
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Year in Review : A 2017 Photo Essay of Outdoor Adventures

By Chris Istace "Mindful Explorer" | Outdoors | 19 Comments
October 13, 2017
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Minna Ridge : A Vancouver Island Day Hike

By Chris Istace "Mindful Explorer" | Day Hikes, Outdoors | 14 Comments
February 18, 2017
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20 Top Inspiring Canadian Outdoor Instagrammers

By Chris Istace "Mindful Explorer" | Outdoors | 11 Comments
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