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August 28, 2016
Climbing King's Peak North Spur Route Chris Istace

Climbing King’s Peak North Spur Route

By Chris Istace "Mindful Explorer" | Backpacking, Day Hikes, Outdoors | 3 Comments
April 7, 2016
Vancouver Island Snow Gully Route of Mount Arrowsmith Chris Istace

Climbing the Snow Gully Route of Mount Arrowsmith

By Chris Istace "Mindful Explorer" | Backpacking, Day Hikes, Outdoors | No Comments
November 10, 2015

Nature doesn’t have a “Like” button

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

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