Author Archives: Ryan MacDonald

Phelix: “The Front Fell Off” – Emergency Roof Repairs.

Posted on April 3, 2023 by Ryan MacDonald

So there I was, toasting some walnuts for a delicious sauce, when Ross walks in the door looking perturbed. I caught “Haley” and “Put a tarp on it” and chuckle to myself. “Oh dear” I thought “I guess the roof … Continue reading →

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Sharp Tusk – A Tale of Choss Anchors

Posted on August 23, 2018 by Ryan MacDonald

Lukas and I had discussed attempting the true summit of the Black Tusk some weeks ago, after fresh and detailed beta arose courtesy of local fulltime peakbagger Steven Song. Knowing that it’s only seen three recorded ascents in the past … Continue reading →

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Two Dudes and a Needle

Posted on August 13, 2018 by Ryan MacDonald

After trying and failing to write at least five prior TR’s, I’ve finally kicked one out the door. Amazing. Plan for the long weekend was originally to summit Whitecap, that fell apart when the weather report was briefly really bad … Continue reading →

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