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December 29, 2017
Chris Istace 2017 Photo Essay California Eastern Sierra Bishop

Year in Review : A 2017 Photo Essay of Outdoor Adventures

By Chris Istace "Mindful Explorer" | Outdoors | 19 Comments
September 2, 2016
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Saying Yes to New Beginnings

By Chris Istace "Mindful Explorer" | Lifestyle | 6 Comments
July 24, 2016
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Mindful Explorer the Usual Summer Update

By Chris Istace "Mindful Explorer" | Outdoors | 4 Comments
May 26, 2016
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Leading and Planning for the Outdoors

By Chris Istace "Mindful Explorer" | Outdoors | One Comment
May 10, 2016

Becoming a Backpacker in 5 Steps

By Chris Istace "Mindful Explorer" | Outdoors | No Comments
April 7, 2016
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Climbing the Snow Gully Route of Mount Arrowsmith

By Chris Istace "Mindful Explorer" | Backpacking, Day Hikes, Outdoors | No Comments
March 7, 2016
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Mt Holy Cross – Mindful in the Mountains

By Chris Istace "Mindful Explorer" | Lifestyle, Outdoors | 6 Comments
February 14, 2016
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Long Weekend Adventure Ideas in the Cowichan Valley

By Chris Istace "Mindful Explorer" | Outdoors, Road Trips | No Comments
December 13, 2015

The Open Road

By Chris Istace "Mindful Explorer" | Lifestyle | 2 Comments
November 21, 2015

The Why of the Mountains

By Chris Istace "Mindful Explorer" | Lifestyle, Outdoors | 7 Comments
November 16, 2015
Scramble Mount Temple via SW Ridge

Mind Yourself

By Chris Istace "Mindful Explorer" | Lifestyle | No Comments
November 10, 2015

Nature doesn’t have a “Like” button

By Chris Istace "Mindful Explorer" | Lifestyle, Outdoors | 6 Comments
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