Chris Istace 🇨🇦
@stasherbc.bsky.social
North Cowichan Municipal Councillor, Small Biz Owner & Outdoor Enthusiast. Love taking photos on my runs, rides and hikes to share. Care about people & the environment. Gratefully living on Quw'utsun Territory 🌲All views are my own.
It's perfect for brushing, limbing and small blowdown. It is their 8" pruning saw and runs off the M12 batteries. Fits nicely in my backpack as I ride and don't want my pack too heavy or bulky. 👍
October 31, 2025 at 4:10 PM
It's perfect for brushing, limbing and small blowdown. It is their 8" pruning saw and runs off the M12 batteries. Fits nicely in my backpack as I ride and don't want my pack too heavy or bulky. 👍
Another unexpected beautiful afternoon outdoors. Took advantage of the weather to clear some trails. Did a bit of maintenance for the local users clearing up blowdown and brushing back overgrown limbs.
#getoutside #vancouverisland #trailkarma
#getoutside #vancouverisland #trailkarma
October 31, 2025 at 3:39 PM
Another unexpected beautiful afternoon outdoors. Took advantage of the weather to clear some trails. Did a bit of maintenance for the local users clearing up blowdown and brushing back overgrown limbs.
#getoutside #vancouverisland #trailkarma
#getoutside #vancouverisland #trailkarma
@northcowichan.bsky.social are indeed beautiful and why I spend so much time on the mountains. Love where I live 💚
#northcowichan #cowichanvalley #vancouverisland
#northcowichan #cowichanvalley #vancouverisland
October 30, 2025 at 2:51 PM
@northcowichan.bsky.social are indeed beautiful and why I spend so much time on the mountains. Love where I live 💚
#northcowichan #cowichanvalley #vancouverisland
#northcowichan #cowichanvalley #vancouverisland
From heavy rain yesterday and socked in cloud on our ride to this stunning view today 😍
Happy Wednesday Everyone
#vancouverisland
Happy Wednesday Everyone
#vancouverisland
October 30, 2025 at 12:09 AM
From heavy rain yesterday and socked in cloud on our ride to this stunning view today 😍
Happy Wednesday Everyone
#vancouverisland
Happy Wednesday Everyone
#vancouverisland
October 28, 2025 at 3:19 PM
So many wonderful views around town when the skies finally cleared. Get outside, go for a walk and soak it all up.
#chemainus #cowichanvalley #vancouverisland
#chemainus #cowichanvalley #vancouverisland
October 27, 2025 at 2:42 PM
So many wonderful views around town when the skies finally cleared. Get outside, go for a walk and soak it all up.
#chemainus #cowichanvalley #vancouverisland
#chemainus #cowichanvalley #vancouverisland
October 26, 2025 at 11:13 PM
Hwisulenuhw ( October )
“the time when the leaves fall from the trees”
📸 at the “Shq’apthut - Gathering Place” installation gateway at Waterwheel Park in Chemainus created by Maynard Johnny Jr
#Hulquminum #Quwutsun #chemainus
@northcowichan.bsky.social
“the time when the leaves fall from the trees”
📸 at the “Shq’apthut - Gathering Place” installation gateway at Waterwheel Park in Chemainus created by Maynard Johnny Jr
#Hulquminum #Quwutsun #chemainus
@northcowichan.bsky.social
October 20, 2025 at 7:10 PM
Hwisulenuhw ( October )
“the time when the leaves fall from the trees”
📸 at the “Shq’apthut - Gathering Place” installation gateway at Waterwheel Park in Chemainus created by Maynard Johnny Jr
#Hulquminum #Quwutsun #chemainus
@northcowichan.bsky.social
“the time when the leaves fall from the trees”
📸 at the “Shq’apthut - Gathering Place” installation gateway at Waterwheel Park in Chemainus created by Maynard Johnny Jr
#Hulquminum #Quwutsun #chemainus
@northcowichan.bsky.social
Afternoon forest session, a bunch or riding with some trail maintenance along the way. Always a good day when you can spend it in the mountains. #vancouverisland
October 17, 2025 at 3:46 AM
Afternoon forest session, a bunch or riding with some trail maintenance along the way. Always a good day when you can spend it in the mountains. #vancouverisland
Beautiful day riding and a bit of trail maintenance on Monday. Clear skies and great views to downtown Vancouver from the island and Mt Baker as well.
October 15, 2025 at 4:45 AM
Beautiful day riding and a bit of trail maintenance on Monday. Clear skies and great views to downtown Vancouver from the island and Mt Baker as well.
Quick view down the valley during my enduro moto ride before getting completely soaked in heavy rain for the rest of my day out. #westcoastvibes #autumn #vancouverisland
October 13, 2025 at 5:07 AM
Quick view down the valley during my enduro moto ride before getting completely soaked in heavy rain for the rest of my day out. #westcoastvibes #autumn #vancouverisland
This way to great trails and great times 🌲
#Quwutsun #CowichanValley #NorthCowichan
📸📍Maple Mountain @northcowichan.bsky.social
#Quwutsun #CowichanValley #NorthCowichan
📸📍Maple Mountain @northcowichan.bsky.social
October 12, 2025 at 4:00 PM
This way to great trails and great times 🌲
#Quwutsun #CowichanValley #NorthCowichan
📸📍Maple Mountain @northcowichan.bsky.social
#Quwutsun #CowichanValley #NorthCowichan
📸📍Maple Mountain @northcowichan.bsky.social
Another Day
Another Ride
Yup...didn't escape the rain.
@northcowichan.bsky.social Forest Reserve
Maple Mountain ~ Cowichan Valley
Another Ride
Yup...didn't escape the rain.
@northcowichan.bsky.social Forest Reserve
Maple Mountain ~ Cowichan Valley
October 11, 2025 at 8:41 PM
Another Day
Another Ride
Yup...didn't escape the rain.
@northcowichan.bsky.social Forest Reserve
Maple Mountain ~ Cowichan Valley
Another Ride
Yup...didn't escape the rain.
@northcowichan.bsky.social Forest Reserve
Maple Mountain ~ Cowichan Valley
I love how this 📸 photo turned out when I was shooting last weekend for an enduro moto event. It is oozing with the beautiful PNW vibes we all love. Giant western red cedars, moss draped branches and endless swordferns. 🌿
#singletrack #vancouverisland #getoutside #cowichanvalley
#singletrack #vancouverisland #getoutside #cowichanvalley
October 11, 2025 at 1:54 PM
I love how this 📸 photo turned out when I was shooting last weekend for an enduro moto event. It is oozing with the beautiful PNW vibes we all love. Giant western red cedars, moss draped branches and endless swordferns. 🌿
#singletrack #vancouverisland #getoutside #cowichanvalley
#singletrack #vancouverisland #getoutside #cowichanvalley
I stayed nice & dry until I got to the top of Tony's Arbutus trail on Maple Mountain today but as soon as the descent started the rain let loose. This is a technical downhill trail with lots of rock drops & slick slab rocks, the rain sure made it spicey excitement 😜 Quick view overlooking Crofton.
October 11, 2025 at 2:36 AM
I stayed nice & dry until I got to the top of Tony's Arbutus trail on Maple Mountain today but as soon as the descent started the rain let loose. This is a technical downhill trail with lots of rock drops & slick slab rocks, the rain sure made it spicey excitement 😜 Quick view overlooking Crofton.
Afternoon Maple Mountain ride in between rain showers today. 🍂😍🚲
#cowichanvalley
#cowichanvalley
October 10, 2025 at 9:25 PM
Afternoon Maple Mountain ride in between rain showers today. 🍂😍🚲
#cowichanvalley
#cowichanvalley
Quick walk downtown Duncan before a meeting later this afternoon and it really has turned into a great fall day 🍂💚 #quwutsun #cowichan #cowichanvalley #vancouverisland
October 9, 2025 at 9:33 PM
Quick walk downtown Duncan before a meeting later this afternoon and it really has turned into a great fall day 🍂💚 #quwutsun #cowichan #cowichanvalley #vancouverisland
The overnight rains let up and the weather has turned into a pleasant over cast day. Quickly loaded up the bike and made the most of it with a MTB ride in @northcowichan.bsky.social municipal forest reserve trail network on Maple Mountain.
#CowichanValley #NorthCowichan #MTB
#CowichanValley #NorthCowichan #MTB
October 9, 2025 at 7:55 PM
The overnight rains let up and the weather has turned into a pleasant over cast day. Quickly loaded up the bike and made the most of it with a MTB ride in @northcowichan.bsky.social municipal forest reserve trail network on Maple Mountain.
#CowichanValley #NorthCowichan #MTB
#CowichanValley #NorthCowichan #MTB
More photos from my weekend of 📸 shooting #VancouverIsland our #hardenduro single track group ride event this weekend in the Cowichan Valley. #photography #actionsports
October 9, 2025 at 4:09 PM
More photos from my weekend of 📸 shooting #VancouverIsland our #hardenduro single track group ride event this weekend in the Cowichan Valley. #photography #actionsports
Had a great time with our rad hard enduro moto community here on the island this past weekend and broke out my big camera to capture the event for everyone. Great time with lots of good friends and I was stoked to be shooting with my digital camera again. 📸 #photography #actionsports
October 9, 2025 at 12:50 PM
Had a great time with our rad hard enduro moto community here on the island this past weekend and broke out my big camera to capture the event for everyone. Great time with lots of good friends and I was stoked to be shooting with my digital camera again. 📸 #photography #actionsports
Haven't shot images on my 📸 digital camera for 3 years but decided to end the hiatus and will be shooting photos for an Enduro Moto event tomorrow. Picked up a couple nice used Tamron lenses for my Sony a7iii today and used Bodhi as my text subject. Almost forgot how to use Lightroom for my editing😀
October 4, 2025 at 11:01 PM
Haven't shot images on my 📸 digital camera for 3 years but decided to end the hiatus and will be shooting photos for an Enduro Moto event tomorrow. Picked up a couple nice used Tamron lenses for my Sony a7iii today and used Bodhi as my text subject. Almost forgot how to use Lightroom for my editing😀
I love them so much 🌲🌲🌲
October 4, 2025 at 4:37 PM
I love them so much 🌲🌲🌲
Seriously, I can't say it enough times how much I love being in the forest 😍🌲 #VancouverIsland #CowichanValley #SingleTrack
October 4, 2025 at 3:46 PM
Seriously, I can't say it enough times how much I love being in the forest 😍🌲 #VancouverIsland #CowichanValley #SingleTrack
Friday afternoon in the mountains where all the west coast fall vibes are in full effect 🌲🍂 #vancouverisland
October 4, 2025 at 12:33 AM
Friday afternoon in the mountains where all the west coast fall vibes are in full effect 🌲🍂 #vancouverisland
I've enjoyed my Trek Allant #ebike for quite a while now and finally put an #electricvehicle back in the driveway with my new (used) Hyundai Kona. I'm not ready yet but soon hope to replace my Husqvarna TE300 with a Stark Varg electric dirtbike to be fully switched (our house is 100% electric too!)
October 3, 2025 at 3:21 PM
I've enjoyed my Trek Allant #ebike for quite a while now and finally put an #electricvehicle back in the driveway with my new (used) Hyundai Kona. I'm not ready yet but soon hope to replace my Husqvarna TE300 with a Stark Varg electric dirtbike to be fully switched (our house is 100% electric too!)