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February 18, 2017
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20 Top Inspiring Canadian Outdoor Instagrammers

By Chris Istace "Mindful Explorer" | Outdoors | 11 Comments
November 6, 2016
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The Calmness in Simplicity

By Chris Istace "Mindful Explorer" | Lifestyle, Outdoors | 6 Comments
May 10, 2016

Becoming a Backpacker in 5 Steps

By Chris Istace "Mindful Explorer" | Outdoors | No Comments
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 31, 2016

6 Steps to Happiness via the Outdoors

By Chris Istace "Mindful Explorer" | Lifestyle, Outdoors | One Comment
March 7, 2016
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Mt Holy Cross – Mindful in the Mountains

By Chris Istace "Mindful Explorer" | Lifestyle, Outdoors | 6 Comments
November 21, 2015

The Why of the Mountains

By Chris Istace "Mindful Explorer" | Lifestyle, Outdoors | 7 Comments
October 27, 2015
Going On A Solo Adventure

Going On A Solo Adventure

By Chris Istace "Mindful Explorer" | Outdoors, Road Trips | No Comments
July 21, 2015

Mountaineering with Island Alpine Guides

By Chris Istace "Mindful Explorer" | Gear Reviews, Outdoors | No Comments
June 27, 2015

Island Inferno

By Chris Istace "Mindful Explorer" | Lifestyle | 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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