Category Archives: Adventures

sore like an eagle

Posted on September 24, 2012 by kaan

After a weekend of getting pummeled by waves, I am a hurtin’ unit today. I have aches in my most of me. This was my third or fourth time surfing and it was a load of fun as usual. Fun facts: I … Continue reading →

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Fairies

Posted on September 20, 2012 by kaan

Notice the moon rising in the bottom right as we head off on a surfing adventure.

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gorgeous

Posted on September 19, 2012 by kaan

This past weekend I climbed in the Cheakamus Gorge again. It continues to be an awesome place to go. This time I went with Tess. It was her first time multi-pitch climbing. She led all four pitches beautifully. More photos of … Continue reading →

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two out of three ain’t bad

Posted on August 20, 2012 by kaan

This weekend featured another hike into the unknown. Reconnaissance for this trip was done one year ago. At that time I did not know where I was; I later learned it was Mt Cheam. Saturday morning, Kat and I set out … Continue reading →

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the eighth day

Posted on August 14, 2012 by kaan

Sunday Dave and I hiked Elf Peak in Stein Valley Nlaka’Pamux Heritage Park. From the parked car, the trip took about nine and a half hours (including stops for food and enjoying the view at the top). Here is the route we took on … Continue reading →

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Stallion

Posted on August 8, 2012 by kaan

Once upon a time, I mounted this steed. I was armed with nothing but a fist full of scotch. Or was it a belly full of scotch and a fist full of mostly-empty-bottle? Only Ni4ky knows. I seem to remember … Continue reading →

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North Stein reconnaissance

Posted on July 31, 2012 by kaan

That banner photo was taken at the edge of the Stein Divide on the western edge of Stein Valley Nlaka’Pamux Heritage Park. The view peers down from Van Horlick Pass to the valley that forms the headwaters for the North Stein river. When taking … Continue reading →

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scavenge this!

Posted on July 27, 2012 by kaan

Yesterday I was part of a scavenger hunt. I enjoyed it. It is documented here: http://scavengethis.wordpress.com/  

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Vancouver living

Posted on July 22, 2012 by kaan

Last night, around 1 am, I found myself feeding pepto-bismol to a goat while Sophia milked it into her mouth. Not how I expected our evening to go…

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aggressive modification of the subconscious

Posted on July 12, 2012 by kaan

On a recent journey through Three Valley Gap with four friends, we made the collective decision to blur the lines between creepy, astonishing, and intimidating. “The Enchanted Forest” occupies the middle bit of the Venn diagram those three descriptors create. I have heard … Continue reading →

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