July 29, 2023
Siffleur Mountain
I don't like to admit it, but there's a unique thrill to opening a Rick Collier summit register 20...
July 26, 2023
Elch Peak (Stud, GR851-335)
Descending the braided horse trails down the Ya Ha Tinda meadows in late afternoon lighting brought back many pleasant...
July 14, 2023
Screed Peak (GR796–032)
I highly recommend this peak for anyone who's traveling the area and has a half day on their hands....
July 8, 2023
“HH89” (Totem, GR831-380) Peak
The first thing I noticed while standing on the 2904m summit of the remote and rarely ascended Forbidden Peak...
July 1, 2023
Cutoff Peak
This will be one of those early summer trips that sticks with me for a while. I highly recommend...
June 30, 2023
Forbidden Peak
I couldn’t believe I was standing on top of Forbidden Peak - only 7 hours from the truck! Phil’s...
June 25, 2023
Trap Peak (Lineham Creek, EH70)
This was one of those days that is pretty much perfect. What more do you need than a relatively...
June 23, 2023
Windsor Mountain (Castle Peak)
I'm not 100% sure when I first spotted either Castle Peak or Windsor Mountain but it must have been...
June 1, 2023
Woodland Caribou – 2023 Canoe Trip – Johnson Lake
Another epic journey into the heart of Woodland Caribou Provincial Park in NW Ontario, Canada. This time Hanneke -...
May 20, 2023
Abraham, Little
Despite the light bushwhacking and unofficial status of this peak, Little Abraham was a surprise for both Wietse and...
May 20, 2023
Tessa Peak & Landslide Ridge
I highly recommend this easy hike to anyone with half a day on their hands and some energy in...
May 13, 2023
Gates of the David Thompson
Wietse and I took advantage of a dry spring to ascend this small peak between Mount Wilson and Cline...
March 31, 2023
Temple, Little
On Monday, April 21 2014 I joined Steven Song for an alpine ski tour up Little Temple in Lake...
February 18, 2023
Poltergeist Peak
What a day! Thanks to Jay and Sara for putting up with a "less-than-100-percent" me and thanks to Jay...
February 13, 2023
Welcome to Explor8ion!
Welcome to my website! I hope that my adventures can inspire you to complete your own - whether they...
November 25, 2022
Backcountry Gear for Dummies
There's a lot to be said on the topic of backcountry gear after 25 years of tripping. I want...
October 16, 2022
Barrier to Gable Mountain Traverse
What a day! I can't think of a more appropriate or better way to end the main 2022 summer...
October 7, 2022
Merlin Ridge / Peak
On hindsight I'm happy to have "missed out" on my first two opportunities to hike and scramble Merlin Ridge....
October 1, 2022
Owen, Mount
It felt great to finally scramble this mountain that's been on my radar for so many years and planned...
September 27, 2022
Cautley Traverse, The (Cascade Rock, Gibraltar Rock, Ely’s Dome, Wonder, Towers)
It's always bittersweet completing a busy trip like this one with all of the experiences still fresh and knowing...
