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May 15, 2019
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5040 Peak – Hike, Ski or Snowshoe

By Chris Istace "Mindful Explorer" | Day Hikes, Outdoors | 2 Comments
August 28, 2016
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Climbing King’s Peak North Spur Route

By Chris Istace "Mindful Explorer" | Backpacking, Day Hikes, Outdoors | 3 Comments
August 9, 2016
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Climbing the Main Summit of Triple Peak

By Chris Istace "Mindful Explorer" | Backpacking, Day Hikes, Outdoors | 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 23, 2016
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Climb Mount Arrowsmith UnJudges Route

By Chris Istace "Mindful Explorer" | Backpacking, Day Hikes, 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
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Climbing Triple Peak Mountain | A Snowy Ascent

By Chris Istace "Mindful Explorer" | Backpacking, Day Hikes, Outdoors | 2 Comments

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