Author Archives: kaan

Fuel

Posted on September 19, 2011 by kaan

Today while I was out someone enetered my office and left me four gorgeous carrots. Two went in my tummy before I thought to take a photo. The other two have since joined them. To my mystery benefactor: whoever you … Continue reading →

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santaween devastation

Posted on September 19, 2011 by kaan

My dreams were recently reduced to a smouldering rubble. I have far more emotional investment in Hallowe’en than Mythmas. This year I thought I might merge them. At Hallowe’en I typically dress as someone I perceive to be a superhero. … Continue reading →

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parking

Posted on September 1, 2011 by kaan

This weekend I am off to explore the Stein Valley with a few friends. I am pretty excited about it. I think this is a great year to visit the Stein Valley. The valley follows the Stein River (or is … Continue reading →

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flute

Posted on August 31, 2011 by kaan

Saturday I hiked the signing pass with Katherine. She has done a blog post about the adventure so you can read her trip report. To add to her tale, here is a photo from me. Click on it for the … Continue reading →

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Gnarsnight

Posted on August 30, 2011 by kaan

I just raced a Ferrari three blocks and won. On my bicycle. Roundabouts are a bitch when you can’t lean into the turn.

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Video: night flight over the earth

Posted on August 26, 2011 by kaan

What do you do with your “spare time” when working on the International Space Station? How about shoot some time-lapse video and set it to music. Here is a rough cut of the latest piece that Ron Garan is working … Continue reading →

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spontaneous hike

Posted on August 22, 2011 by kaan

This weekend started with a celebration of the upcoming wedding of my friend Joël. The bachelor party ran through Saturday and then we camped at Cultus Lake. I took the opportunity to go skinny dipping at a provincial park at … Continue reading →

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Down a pint

Posted on August 19, 2011 by kaan

That is a misleading title for this post. Earlier this week I donated blood. Sort of. I have been “differed” from the general donation pool because sometimes a life of gnar means your are too cool to pool. Here is … Continue reading →

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sunset climbing

Posted on August 16, 2011 by kaan

This evening Lauren and I finally went climbing at Lighthouse Park. We have been scheming this adventure for some time and finally made it happen. We met at MEC around 5:30 pm and began our journey. We had a gorgeous … Continue reading →

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am I still running?

Posted on August 14, 2011 by kaan

yea, sort of… After the run to end poverty had its climactic conclusion, I sort of retired from the running scene for a bit. My knee was not fully recovered when I began the race and it was way less … Continue reading →

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