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Branch Donovan
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Veteran turned writer, traveller, adventurer and relentless pursuer of excellence.
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brnchdonovan-blog · 4 years ago
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Ocean breeze cool my soul and take my mind to the faraway shores of all that can be. Rekindle my spirits and set me on my path again. (at Cape Scott, British Columbia) https://www.instagram.com/p/CFX6X-XnvXh/?igshid=putwbl1dmzzy
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brnchdonovan-blog · 4 years ago
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Let’s rally and take on the challenge of bringing the whole of Kings peak beneath our feet. Let’s add our tracks to the dirt of the lowlands, pound the sand of the bowl’s gullies and dislodge the multitude of loose pebbles providing us with an unsteady purchase in the steep scrambles to the ridge. This battle will light our legs and joints afire and will be relentless in pulling your mind towards turning back. But we will not give in. Together we will tackle the final third of the climb, braving the single tracks on the edge of bottomless cliffs and the never ending switchbacks that snake their way towards the sky. Upon cresting the rounded stones of the mountain’s peak, we will stand together in awe, contemplating... Staring down Elk Horn Mountain and taking in the vista of the spine of Vancouver Island’s mountain range. This will conclude the 2km ascent, and it will leave you in the warm embrace of accomplishment... (at Strathcona Provincial Park) https://www.instagram.com/p/CFAqodcHQ-B/?igshid=1gisd468dotjj
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brnchdonovan-blog · 4 years ago
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Dream on and settle for nothing less than excellence. (at Cape Scott Provincial Park) https://www.instagram.com/p/CEkovPTnFUu/?igshid=44wl6ol18xv6
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brnchdonovan-blog · 4 years ago
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Freedom isn’t just a word, it’s a thing hard to come by and generally earned at great cost. For the back country thrill seeker, the feeling of ultimate freedom is found in nature and is generally synonymous with effort and sweat. And once that special place is found and the tent is pitched however, the feeling is unmistakable. (at Cape Scott Provincial Park) https://www.instagram.com/p/CEcSDsBn3Th/?igshid=pbdz1smovk3d
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brnchdonovan-blog · 4 years ago
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Inspiration comes from spending moments outside of our own mind. Get out there and explore as much as you can, you will find golden nuggets in many places, people or both! (at Cape Scott Park) https://www.instagram.com/p/CEX38ZInR2v/?igshid=xubaw1giq1br
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brnchdonovan-blog · 4 years ago
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Back from a 7 days thru hike on the North Coast Trail on Vancouver Island. Met with some freakishly high tides, knee high mud, and scenery such as above... (at Cape Scott Provincial Park) https://www.instagram.com/p/CEUVwjGn6OK/?igshid=1b5ffc8unjn3b
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brnchdonovan-blog · 4 years ago
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Low tide bounties drying in the warm breeze... Summer pleases me. (at Tofino, British Columbia) https://www.instagram.com/p/CDrDfVzHdCv/?igshid=yy0myfbn8q8w
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brnchdonovan-blog · 4 years ago
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Happy Friday! (at Mystic Beach) https://www.instagram.com/p/CDm2Rpbn3m6/?igshid=md9ucx2k5myo
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brnchdonovan-blog · 4 years ago
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Making every moment epic is a simple matter of attitude. Every one of those shots froze a moment in time for me. None of these shots are perfect, and my memory of the moment is also no where near exact, but it is that faded impression that the two merge together that provides feeling and meaning in hindsight. Just like taking a photograph, what you choose as a point of focus and how you frame it will have an impact on the feeling it generates. So now, without any further due (and babbling on my part), please enjoy this most (self defined) epic series... (at Landslide Lake) https://www.instagram.com/p/CDcVoJUnoh_/?igshid=1m1p2d3u6cqsa
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brnchdonovan-blog · 4 years ago
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Let’s head out for the ocean, for laughter and fires, hot afternoon beach games and long stares into the sunsets. Let’s just call this a perfect summer day in great company. (at Tofino, British Columbia) https://www.instagram.com/p/CDaXZVWnJHg/?igshid=16meic135nhu0
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brnchdonovan-blog · 4 years ago
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The feeling of freedom and contentment is a product of attitude, get out there and experience it at every opportunity! The paddle board helps, for sure... Soak up the sun, smile with friends and get that summer vibe in! (at Tofino, British Columbia) https://www.instagram.com/p/CDW8OmHHvau/?igshid=r3980sny1t0j
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brnchdonovan-blog · 4 years ago
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Happy Friday!!! (at Victoria, British Columbia) https://www.instagram.com/p/CDVQzi3HFaz/?igshid=jsgiswhr4wct
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brnchdonovan-blog · 4 years ago
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Ocean for the soul! Let the waves rolling in mesmerize your mind for hours and your skin soak up that sun. (at Tofino, British Columbia) https://www.instagram.com/p/CDUBNzhn2l6/?igshid=1pyif7h6w3kqk
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brnchdonovan-blog · 4 years ago
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Mountains for my brain, ocean for my soul, and a soft sandy beach to rest my body while I take it all in... (at Victoria, British Columbia) https://www.instagram.com/p/CCpiw8BnXVu/?igshid=1lg2e06vvkj9s
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brnchdonovan-blog · 4 years ago
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Take a deep dive into a Strathconian valley of epic wilderness. While navigating over the roots of the cedaresk giants guarding the Valley’s main pathway, a series of mossy boulders will guide your way along the riverside trail. The shallows of glacial river crossings will allow a cold breeze upon you as you continue on the sinuous climb to the picket line of the campsite where you can shelter a starry night away. Song birds will rise you from a well deserved slumber, while the sounds of the river will soothe your soul as you prepare for your final ascent towards a formidable glacier lake of emerald green. As you reach the banks of this lake, let your body cool down from the touch of the alpine wind tunnelling down from the heights of the stony giants flanking the landscape with a smile on your face for on this day, you have surrounded yourself with the best there is... (at Landslide Lake) https://www.instagram.com/p/CCkKsufnEUZ/?igshid=t6enmtgswraa
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brnchdonovan-blog · 4 years ago
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Raw, pristine, and emerald colours, against a backdrop of stony, grey mountains and stormy weather. Couldn’t ask for a better setting for this capture of the majestic Landslide lake, hidden in the northern end of Strathcona park, Van Isle. (at Landslide Lake) https://www.instagram.com/p/CCXQJpFHAnr/?igshid=ni27lz7j6rg2
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brnchdonovan-blog · 4 years ago
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Appreciate the uniqueness and potential of each moment life brings your way. Contentment and purpose are anchored in gratitude for the modest, which feeds the spirit all the happiness it’s needs one small bite at a time. (at Strathcona Provincial Park) https://www.instagram.com/p/CCRgIzznu9E/?igshid=tdztfbfro7mc
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