Chris DareMar 6, 20143 minReview: Osprey Stratos 36 DaypackBetter late than ever, here my review of the Osprey Stratos 36 Daypack. Overall, I found this to be a good general use daypack for...
Chris DareFeb 13, 20141 minWelcome to the new website and blog!Hey everyone! As you can see the website as changed a little bit! Hopefully you'll like the new site and layout. Unfortunately, this...
Chris DareNov 2, 20132 minNow for something completely different: Ghost Stories – A Cooperative BoardgameAll my friends know, I love boardgames. For me they are one of the most entertaining activities you can do with friends. It’s a great way...
Chris DareAug 4, 20131 minThat’s 5 of 7 summits completed!!!It’s done!!! On 26 July 2013, I reached the summit of the Carstensz Pyramid, the highest point in Oceania at 4884m. That makes 5 of the 7...
Chris DareJul 6, 20132 minMore Exploring in the Dark: The Lava Tube @ Mount St HelensLittle did I know, but Mount Saint Helens isn’t just famous for its massive eruption in 1980. It also houses the longest known lava tube...
Chris DareJun 21, 20132 minThe Joys of Car CampingGetting into the great outdoors doesn’t have to be all about hiking with big pack full of gear and food for hours to get to a campsite....
Chris DareFeb 13, 20133 minDive Computers: What are they and why you want oneAn blog post for all you scuba divers or aspiring scuba divers out there. If you’ve been to a dive site before, you’ve surely seen them....
Chris DareJan 28, 20134 minFloating Above the Snow: Your Guide to Snowshoes Part 1Snowshoeing, a classic Canadian pastime; is a great way to explore the winter outdoors, stay in shape, and most importantly: have fun....
Chris DareJan 23, 20134 minThe Long Road to Dental School: My StoryFor a change of pace I decided I’d start blogging a little about the other side of my life, my life in dental school. It’s the part that...
Chris DareJan 14, 20131 minReached the Summit of Aconcagua!!!On 30 Dec 2012 @ 2:31PM, I reached the summit of Aconcagua. Despite constant mind-numbing headaches, extreme exhaustion, and poor...
Chris DareDec 5, 20123 minA Preview of Aconcagua: Taking on the Highest Peak in South AmericaWith only 14 days to go before I begin my trek out to Argentina, I thought I’d give you a little insight into what I’m doing and what I’m...
Chris DareNov 30, 20123 minHate Shaving? Read on…So I’ve always loathed shaving since I had to start doing it when I was 17. In the army you have to shave every day you’ll be wearing...
Chris DareNov 24, 20122 minRacing in the Dark: Energizer Night RunThe last race I entered for 2012, the 10k Energizer Night Run (13 Oct 12) turned out to be a good one. Running at night is a completely...
Chris DareNov 5, 20122 minPushing Up Mt Albert Edwardn late August I revisited a hike that I haven’t done since my days as a boy scout. Back then, we did the trip over the course of a week....
Chris DareOct 4, 20122 minClimbing Denali Part 5 – The Summit17 June (Day 13): The planned summit day for Scott and Bob was not meant to be. The forecasted good weather actually turned out to be the...
Chris DareSep 28, 20123 minNo Giving Up – No Regrets: What an amazing year it’s been!I’ve been reflecting a bit on what’s happened over the last 12 months (Sept 2011 – 2012) and I’m happy to say that I gave it everything I...
Chris DareSep 3, 20122 minCape Scott: Beach Camping on Vancouver IslandAugust long weekend was another great camping trip with family and friends. Elaine, Brian, Dave and I were up to the task of hiking Cape...
Chris DareAug 26, 20122 minSpelunking @Horne Lake Caves Provincial ParkIn early August Peter, Mag, and I went up to Horne Lake Caves Provincial Park to try spelunking (caving) for the first time. I don’t know...
Chris DareAug 22, 20123 minClimbing Denali Part 4Starting to get really high up on the mountain and just days away from the summit. 11 June (Day 7): After surviving the long day up to...
Chris DareAug 2, 20123 minWake up lights: Trying not to wake up like an ogre!I’m going to break away from writing about Denali for a little bit and give you my first impressions of a new little gadget I picked up...