Category Archives: Adventures

eightysixed

Posted on November 4, 2013 by kaan

About 90 km south of Pemberton, along the In-SHOOK-ch forest service road there is a crack in the ground from which hot water flows. Sloquet hot springs has a wonderful feel to it. Many hours were spent soaking in the … Continue reading →

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Ninja karate lessons

Posted on November 2, 2013 by kaan

Last weekend in Kamloops I had the privilege of receiving ultimate awesome lessons from a pro: Carson. Many of the secrets cannot be divulged here. Some can. Lesson one: invisibility. Even when you are performing seemingly routine tasks, ninjas are … Continue reading →

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double digits

Posted on October 24, 2013 by kaan

This past weekend was spent hiking and camping on the western edge of the Stein Valley with Team Fred. The plan was to camp at the Van Horlick Creek headwaters and then hike into Stein Park from there. Sara, Megan, … Continue reading →

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Completing the masterpiece?

Posted on October 15, 2013 by kaan

Last night at the scene of a recurring adventure with good food chez Kyle my haircut was brought to an apex of awesome. Dinner was a turbachuck. We put duck inside a chicken, wrapped that in a blanket woven from … Continue reading →

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transformative experience

Posted on October 10, 2013 by kaan

I was recently inspired by Kyle to make a change in my personal grooming choices. Kyle, of course, led by example. I decided the best way to honour his beauty was through mimicry. The Russmore Family grooming team assembled in … Continue reading →

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a raleigh with scott

Posted on October 9, 2013 by kaan

I just got back from a few days in Toronto. A highlight of time spent in T town is visiting with Scott and Natalie, their friends, and the adventures that ensue. This trip was no exception. A highlight was that … Continue reading →

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Space wizard awesome

Posted on September 15, 2013 by kaan

This weekend I went to the wedding of Brad and Tria on Vancouver island. I bicycled there with Kat. It was a beauty ride. A highlight of the trip was staying with Kristina and her wonderful family for a couple … Continue reading →

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Saltautumn

Posted on September 10, 2013 by kaan

The weekend was spent embroiled in a bicycle adventure on Saltspring Island with Team Ruckleberry Finn. Saturday morning I set off with Mike, Lizzy, Tess, a treasure map, and four tickets to paradise. We biked down to Tsawwassen and then … Continue reading →

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scavenge that!

Posted on August 20, 2013 by kaan

The sequel to last year’s scavenger hunt happened last night. I enjoyed it. It is documented here: http://scavengethis.wordpress.com/

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Penultimatum

Posted on August 11, 2013 by kaan

I made a deal with the Jeep: get me home safe and I won’t speak ill of you. The wonderful green jeep that powered so many amazing adventures in Haida Gwaii and beyond has reached the end of its life. … Continue reading →

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