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October 12, 2021
Vernon BC Trails mountain biking

Bike and Run Vernon BC Trails During Fall

By Chris Istace "Mindful Explorer" | Outdoors, Travel Destinations | No Comments
September 1, 2020

Grande Cache – Mecca for Recreation & Adventure in NW Alberta Foothills

By Chris Istace "Mindful Explorer" | Road Trips, Travel Destinations | No Comments
December 27, 2019
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2019 Year in Review – Hiking on Vancouver Island

By Chris Istace "Mindful Explorer" | Backpacking, Day Hikes, Outdoors | 16 Comments
September 1, 2019
Brigade Lake Trail Gibson Klitsa Plateau Vancouver Island hiking

Hike Brigade Lake Trail to Klitsa Mountain

By Chris Istace "Mindful Explorer" | Backpacking, Day Hikes | 2 Comments
August 4, 2019
backpacking gear list for 3 - 5 days summer fall spring 3 season

Backpacking Gear List for 3-5 Day Trip

By Chris Istace "Mindful Explorer" | Backpacking | 14 Comments
July 24, 2019
Gear Review Merrell MTL Cirrus

Gear Review : Merrell MTL Cirrus

By Chris Istace "Mindful Explorer" | Gear Reviews | No Comments
July 19, 2019

Gear Review : Norrona Falketind Gore-Tex Jacket

By Chris Istace "Mindful Explorer" | Gear Reviews | No Comments
July 8, 2019
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Gear Review : Pelican Go Case G40

By Chris Istace "Mindful Explorer" | Gear Reviews | 2 Comments
June 26, 2019
Windriver No Fly Zone Gear Review

Gear Review : WindRiver No Fly Zone Shorts and Shirt

By Chris Istace "Mindful Explorer" | Gear Reviews | 2 Comments
March 27, 2019
Mount Arrowsmith Coast Mountain Culture story Chris Istace

Mount Arrowsmith – A Coast Mountain Culture Story

By Chris Istace "Mindful Explorer" | Outdoors | 2 Comments
February 6, 2019
Gear Review Merrell Thermo Rogue Mid GTX Hiking boot Chris Istace

Gear Review : Merrell Thermo Rogue Mid GTX Boot

By Chris Istace "Mindful Explorer" | Gear Reviews | No Comments
November 21, 2018
Cowichan Valley Municipal Forests Chris Istace

The Future of The Cowichan Valley Municipal Forests

By Chris Istace "Mindful Explorer" | Opinion, Outdoors | No Comments
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