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Below you will find trip reports, stories, and not-so-tall tales on anything from alpine climbing to bikepacking to ski touring and so much more.
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Roadtrip to Valhalla
Jas and I had a nice 10-day stretch of time off around Canada Day, and had grandiose intentions of romping around the province: hiking,...
Greg Luesink
Jul 68 min read
Cultus Ridgeline Ultra // Reflections on the Cure to Comparison
An epic day out with Tim and Uriah. Nothing like suffering for a while in the mountains together. The route description will be brief,...
Greg Luesink
Jun 155 min read
Baker North Ridge Attempt
JC and I tried our hand on the classic route up Baker, but weather does as weather will.
Greg Luesink
May 256 min read
Mt Cheam Bike-2-Ski Adventure
Jas and I set out on an audacious expedition to cycle, hike, and ski up Mt Cheam. It turned into a superbly memorable adventure! Check out the Short Film that we made from the GoPro footage.
Greg Luesink
Apr 2813 min read
The Spearhead Traverse in a Day
Ben and I finally ticked a major spring ski traverse off our list - a truly epic day in Whistler! I borrowed my brother's GoPro to capture some footage of the day out. Check out the vlog!
Greg Luesink
Apr 188 min read
The Brothers Hike Outram
As a family man, my brother doesn't have as much time to join me on hikes. So when we do, it's always special.
Greg Luesink
Oct 13, 20242 min read
The Silesia Traverse // Unfinished Business
Sometimes the stars align for a miraculous adventure. This is one of those.
Greg Luesink
Sep 8, 202414 min read
Yosemite Valley with the Fam!
Family trip to California for Yosemite and a wedding - double whammy!
Greg Luesink
Sep 2, 20247 min read
MacFarlane West Ridge Loop
I'd been wanting to check out the trail put in by Max DeJong up MacFarlane's West Ridge. Finally got around to it with my friend Kevin!...
Greg Luesink
Aug 18, 20243 min read
Thunderbolts and Lightning // Overnighting on Alpaca Peak
Very very frightening! The most terrifying backpacking trip of our lives... Jas and I were excited to go on our first backpacking trip of...
Greg Luesink
Aug 12, 20244 min read
Slesse Speed Scramble // How-Not-to Kill a Mountain GOAT
After a last minute decision and invitation to my friend Ihor, we set off early to summit Slesse, the famous peak in the Chilliwack River Valley.
Greg Luesink
Aug 6, 20247 min read
The Old Settler & My Worst Lake Swim Ever
An oddly named summit in West Harrison piqued Ben's and my interest after seeing another person's trip on Strava. We decided to give it a...
Greg Luesink
Aug 4, 20245 min read
Mt Rideout // Skagit Scrambling
At the end of July, I set out with Andrea and Ihor to explore more of the Skagit River Valley.
Greg Luesink
Jul 28, 20245 min read
Redemption on Canadian Border Peak
Success at last on Canadian Border Peak.
Greg Luesink
Jul 26, 20245 min read
The Alps of Chilliwack // Mt Lindeman and Upper Hanging Lake
I'd hiked Mt Lindeman twice, I loved it so much I had to show the crew! Jas and my UFV pals: Jag, Jenna, Eli, and Carl.
Greg Luesink
Jul 21, 20243 min read
The Rexford Ridgeline Traverse // Grand Ensawkwatch Enchainment
TLDR: against seemingly all odds stacked against it, the trip happened. But it proved to be much harder than anticipated, we walked away...
Greg Luesink
Jul 7, 202413 min read
Obsession Interrupted // Prelude to "The Rexford Ridgeline Traverse"
In the spring of 2024, I had an awakening. Or maybe a revelation is more accurate. This all happened because my obsession was interrupted...
Greg Luesink
Jul 1, 202415 min read
Mt. Grant with Blake // Don't Take Eaton Lake for Grant(ed)
One of the best trails, one of the best alpine lakes, and one of the cloudiest summits I've been on. Bummer. I will definitely go back...
Greg Luesink
Jun 25, 20242 min read
Summer Solstice Solo Sufferfest - Hiking Mt. Cheam from Home
A long solo trek in the mountains. Doorstep to Cheam
Greg Luesink
Jun 21, 20244 min read
From Backcountry to Baker: The Epic Finale to Our First Ski Touring Season
TLDR: Jas and I summited Mt Baker, finishing off our first ski touring season. It was epic! Ending the '23/24 ski season standing atop...
Greg Luesink
May 12, 202412 min read
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