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May 23, 2016
Vancouver Island Mount Arrowsmith Unjudges Route Chris Istace

Climb Mount Arrowsmith UnJudges Route

By Chris Istace "Mindful Explorer" | Backpacking, Day Hikes, Outdoors | No Comments
May 4, 2016
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Day Hike to Ammonite Falls

By Chris Istace "Mindful Explorer" | Day Hikes, Outdoors | 2 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
March 3, 2016
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Are you Living your Lifetime?

By Chris Istace "Mindful Explorer" | Lifestyle | 8 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
February 1, 2016

Open for Anything – Van Isle Hikes

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

The Why of the Mountains

By Chris Istace "Mindful Explorer" | Lifestyle, Outdoors | 7 Comments
November 17, 2015

Big Change Smaller Focus

By Chris Istace "Mindful Explorer" | Lifestyle | No Comments
October 20, 2015

Canada Will Be Just Fine

By Chris Istace "Mindful Explorer" | Opinion | 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
September 15, 2015

Accept that Change takes Understanding

By Chris Istace "Mindful Explorer" | Lifestyle | No Comments
July 21, 2015

Mountaineering with Island Alpine Guides

By Chris Istace "Mindful Explorer" | Gear Reviews, Outdoors | No Comments
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