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February 14, 2016
Long Weekend Adventure Ideas in the Cowichan Valley Crofton sunrise seawalk

Long Weekend Adventure Ideas in the Cowichan Valley

By Chris Istace "Mindful Explorer" | Outdoors, Road Trips | No Comments
November 21, 2015

The Why of the Mountains

By Chris Istace "Mindful Explorer" | Lifestyle, Outdoors | 7 Comments
November 10, 2015

Nature doesn’t have a “Like” button

By Chris Istace "Mindful Explorer" | Lifestyle, Outdoors | 6 Comments
October 27, 2015
Going On A Solo Adventure

Going On A Solo Adventure

By Chris Istace "Mindful Explorer" | Outdoors, Road Trips | No Comments
September 17, 2015
Vancouver Island Stocking Creek Park Chris Istace

Popular Hiking Trails in Chemainus BC

By Chris Istace "Mindful Explorer" | Day Hikes, Outdoors | 2 Comments
August 25, 2015
Taking Risk in Adventure Sports

Taking Risk in Adventure Sports – Which Viewpoint is Right

By Chris Istace "Mindful Explorer" | Opinion, Outdoors | 3 Comments
July 28, 2015
Mount Temple Scramble SW Ridge

Scramble Mount Temple via the SW Ridge

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

Mountaineering with Island Alpine Guides

By Chris Istace "Mindful Explorer" | Gear Reviews, Outdoors | No Comments
April 29, 2015
Association Peak Scramble

A Thwarted Association Peak Scramble

By Chris Istace "Mindful Explorer" | Backpacking, Outdoors | No Comments
April 20, 2015
Climbing Triple Peak Mountain Vancouver Island Chris Istace

Climbing Triple Peak Mountain | A Snowy Ascent

By Chris Istace "Mindful Explorer" | Backpacking, Day Hikes, Outdoors | 2 Comments
April 2, 2015
climbing main arrowsmith gully route Chris Istace photo by Ian W Duncan

Climbing Main Arrowsmith Gully Route

By Chris Istace "Mindful Explorer" | Backpacking, Day Hikes, Outdoors | 4 Comments
March 23, 2015
Scrambling Phantom Crag Mountain

Scrambling Phantom Crag Mountain | Explore Alberta

By Chris Istace "Mindful Explorer" | Backpacking, Outdoors | No Comments
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