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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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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
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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
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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
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Redemption on Canadian Border Peak
Success at last on Canadian Border Peak.
Greg Luesink
Jul 26, 20245 min read
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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A Winter Attempt of Canadian Border Peak: Adhering to Rule #1
TLDR: February 5, 2024. Ben and I set out to Canadian Border Peak for a Winter Summit bid after an rare high elevation melt-freeze cycle....
Greg Luesink
Feb 5, 20246 min read
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Our Wild Love Story
The tale of how I met my wife, Jas, and how our story of love unfolded into marriage!
Greg Luesink
Sep 25, 202314 min read
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Ossa Mountain with Blake
Against the advice of the provincial health authority, Blake and I ventured into the smokey mountains near Squamish
Greg Luesink
Aug 22, 20234 min read
9 views
Slesse to Pierce Traverse
One of the biggest trips of Summer 2023, connecting the ridgeline of Slesse, Parkes, Crossover, MacFarlane, and Pierce in one day....
Greg Luesink
Aug 16, 20237 min read
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The Centre Creek Traverse // Mt. Corriveau to Mt. Lindeman
A traverse to link the summits of Corriveau, Webb, MacDonald, and Lindeman - with Blake!
Greg Luesink
Jul 19, 20235 min read
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Mt Liumchen // A Poetic Take on a Bad Hike
In lieu of a typical blog post, I was feeling that a poem would be more appropriate for this tale. Three lads set forth to Liumchen in...
Greg Luesink
Jul 13, 20232 min read
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Jim Kelly and Coquihalla // 2023 Short Stories
Hiking Jim Kelly Peak and Coquihalla Mountain with Eric and Jas. Aka Jimmy Buffett and Coca Cola... the mountains that is, not Eric and Jas.
Greg Luesink
Jul 4, 20233 min read
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Mt Laughington // 2023 Short Stories
Written January 2025 Hiking the funniest summit in the valley with the best laughing partner! Meet some of the neighbours: Baby Munday,...
Greg Luesink
Jun 30, 20233 min read
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Goat Peak // 2023 Short Stories
A few days after hiking Goetz and Williams I got out with my friend Nathanael to explore Porcupine ridge and Goat Peak.
Greg Luesink
Jun 28, 20233 min read
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Goetz and Williams // 2023 Short Stories
The day after hiking Wittenberg and Flora, I decided to head out again for a solo trip up Goetz Peak and Williams Peak.
Greg Luesink
Jun 26, 20233 min read
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Wittenberg and Flora // 2023 Short Stories
A fun hike up Wittenberg and Flora with Jas and Ben to kick off summer hiking
Greg Luesink
Jun 25, 20232 min read
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