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February 17, 2021
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Outdoor Trip Planning with Packup App – Adventure Made Easy

By Chris Istace "Mindful Explorer" | Gear Reviews | 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
August 4, 2019
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Backpacking Gear List for 3-5 Day Trip

By Chris Istace "Mindful Explorer" | Backpacking | 14 Comments
March 27, 2019
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Mount Arrowsmith – A Coast Mountain Culture Story

By Chris Istace "Mindful Explorer" | Outdoors | 2 Comments
January 30, 2017

Gear Review : Patagonia Triolet Jacket & Pants

By Chris Istace "Mindful Explorer" | Gear Reviews | 3 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 16, 2016
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Are You Living Life To The Fullest

By Chris Istace "Mindful Explorer" | Lifestyle | 2 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
April 7, 2016
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Climbing the Snow Gully Route of Mount Arrowsmith

By Chris Istace "Mindful Explorer" | Backpacking, Day Hikes, Outdoors | No Comments
March 7, 2016
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Mt Holy Cross – Mindful in the Mountains

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