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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 Slesse Massif Traverse
As the last scouting mission for an even bigger project, Greg and Mike set off to traverse the Slesse Massif, a jagged linkup of 6 summits: Labour Day, Station D, Point 2187, North Star, South Slesse, and Slesse Peak.
Greg Luesink
Jul 2613 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 12, 20242 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 17, 20243 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 5, 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 3, 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 27, 20245 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 6, 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
Jun 30, 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 24, 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 20, 20244 min read
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 24, 202314 min read
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 3, 20233 min read
Labour Day Buttress: Concluding the (almost) Endless 2022 Alpine Season
The finale to the endless 2022 alpine season - Labour Day Buttress with Ben on a smokey October day.
Greg Luesink
Oct 1, 20224 min read
Exploring the Camelids of the Coquihalla
I hiked Vicuna & Guanaco Peaks with Nate and Fraser, and then Zupjok, Llama, and Alpaca Peaks with JC!
Greg Luesink
Sep 26, 20224 min read
The Cheam Range Traverse // The Finale of My BIGGEST Week on Foot
The Cheam Range Traverse: capping off my biggest hiking week with a traverse of 11 summits.
Greg Luesink
Aug 6, 202218 min read
My BIGGEST Week on Foot
My most challenging week: Slesse Peak, Williams Peak, and The Cheam Range Traverse. 3 trips, 100km, 10,000m, and 13 summits
Greg Luesink
Aug 1, 20227 min read
Adventure Highlights of 2021 (written Oct 2024)
A summary of my adventures in 2021. Hiking, biking, climbing, and running into the Chilliwack River Valley and beyond.
Greg Luesink
Jul 10, 20218 min read
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