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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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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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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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From Beginner to Backcountry: The Memorable Moments of Our First Ski Touring Season
TLDR: my wife and I got into ski touring this season. It may have been a crummy snow year, but we sure made the most of it! Shortly after...
Greg Luesink
Apr 15, 20247 min read
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First Ascent: from Cleaning a Cliff to Climbing It
Mike invited me to join in scrubbing a cliff to climb. After a few days spent scrubbing, we geared up for the First Ascent
Greg Luesink
Apr 13, 20247 min read
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In-Depth Review: Blue Ice Firecrest 28L Alpine Pack
TLDR: an incredibly well thought out day-pack, balancing simplicity with purposeful features. Blue Ice calls it a "quiver of one" alpine pack, built for all seasons. With a nod to running vests, the Firecrest combines the convenience of shoulder pockets with the load carry and streamlined profile of a climbing pack. If you want a comparison review between the 28L and 38L Firecrest, follow the link below to my other review! Click to the photo to link to Comparison Review Blue
Greg Luesink
Apr 6, 202410 min read
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Fat Dog BackYard Ultra
TLDR: I ran 88.88km, it took 13.5 hrs. It was hard. My wife is the best! And Gail is inspiring. The long version: "Backyard Ultra" is a...
Greg Luesink
Mar 24, 20246 min read
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Mt Frosty: A Friesen Attempt on the West Summit
An attempt on Frosty West Summit.
Greg Luesink
Feb 14, 20243 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
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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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Biking 444.4 km in 25 hours for Charity
25 hours of biking ; 4 loops of 111 km around Chilliwack
Greg Luesink
Jul 16, 20239 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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The Chief: a Squamish Bike-to-Climb Adventure
In an effort to combine a long training ride and climb with my friend Max, I loaded up my bike and saddled up for a ride to Squamish to clim
Greg Luesink
Jul 9, 202311 min read
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