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November 17, 2015

Big Change Smaller Focus

By Chris Istace | Lifestyle | No Comments
November 10, 2015

Nature doesn’t have a “Like” button

By Chris Istace | Lifestyle, Outdoors | 6 Comments
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 29, 2015
Association Peak Scramble

A Thwarted Association Peak Scramble

By Chris Istace | 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 | Backpacking, Day Hikes, Outdoors | 2 Comments
October 30, 2014

Shrink Your Pond

By Chris Istace | Lifestyle | No Comments
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