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July 21, 2015

Mountaineering with Island Alpine Guides

By Chris Istace | Gear Reviews, Outdoors | No Comments
June 23, 2015

Adventure Shifts Gears

By Chris Istace | Lifestyle | No Comments
April 20, 2015
Climbing Triple Peak Mountain Vancouver Island Chris Istace

Climbing Triple Peak Mountain | A Snowy Ascent

By Chris Istace | 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 | Backpacking, Day Hikes, Outdoors | 4 Comments
August 24, 2014

Get Outside

By Chris Istace | Lifestyle | One Comment
November 11, 2013

CurveBall

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October 23, 2013

Make the Leap

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