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Switzerland: Interlaken-Grindelwald-Bern-Biel
Rolling hills, rugged mountains, thrill-seekers, and serenity. I found a place that I did not want to leave. I planned my Switzerland...
Zi Sen Chong
Jul 1, 20228 min read
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Perhentian, Malaysia: The Scuba Diving Journey Began Here
A long time dream comes true unexpectedly. To all the underwater dwellers, I am ready to see you. I am 32 year old this year. There are...
Zi Sen Chong
Jun 25, 20222 min read
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Belize: Caye Caulker and Meeting Strangers
This is the quintessential island life. Sandy road, small shops, and hotels along the water, golf-cart, and bike only, nowhere is further...
Zi Sen Chong
Jan 9, 20224 min read
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La Paz: Diving with The Whale Sharks and Sea Lions
I am here because Jacque Cousteau once said that the Sea of Cortez is the aquarium of the world. Diving here is expensive ($200 for a...
Zi Sen Chong
Jan 1, 20223 min read
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Zion: Backpacking and Staying at The Lodge
Hitting more than the classics. Wading in The Narrows turned into a feel-good mission. Glad to have some down-for-whatever friends in...
Zi Sen Chong
Nov 6, 20218 min read
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Costa Rica: Bull Shark Diving and Playa del Coco
The bull sharks were approaching, and my heart was racing. Shark silhouettes were everywhere. And I was glad to pull together a happy...
Zi Sen Chong
Sep 6, 20219 min read
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Chicago Basin and Mt. Eolus: The best ever backpacking and 14er
This Chicago Basin backpacking trip is probably my best Colorado outdoor experience thus far. From staying in the quaint town of Durango,...
Zi Sen Chong
Aug 28, 20216 min read
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Grand Mesa: The Crag Crest (Almost) Backpacking
The snow made the hike borderline reckless. One of the most difficult trips I have done so far. Featuring: Shea Stricker, Mike Shaw and...
Zi Sen Chong
May 31, 20213 min read
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Cozumel: Feeling Like A Real Diver
A trip designed to dive as much as possible and spend as little as possible. It exceeded all my expectations. And that girl at the...
Zi Sen Chong
Feb 14, 20215 min read
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Vail: A Lucky Skier
The weekend that I understood powder high. Larry needed to host a client but he could not ski. I got the invite. This was huge. Because...
Zi Sen Chong
Feb 7, 20212 min read
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Breckenridge: Laughing Through The Night
A Breckenridge weekend with nacho diet, hilarious games, and a little bit of sketchy skiing. Honestly, the snow condition in Breck this...
Zi Sen Chong
Jan 31, 20211 min read
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Jackson: Grand Tetons and Skiing Above the Cloud
The trip where we walked on the frozen Jackson Lake towards Grand Tetons, became bear 399 fan, skied in the cloud, and caught Covid......
Zi Sen Chong
Jan 17, 20214 min read
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My Longest Backpacking Trip (So Far)
The less traveled yet beautiful loop by Aspen. SNOWMASS & WILLOW LAKES LOOP Location: Maroon Bells Wilderness Trailhead distance from...
Zi Sen Chong
Aug 12, 20182 min read
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The EPIC 8-Peaks Traverse at Loveland Pass
Started with a blue sky morning, chased by a thunder storm at the 12,000 ft-peak, glissade down snow fields for life, and hiking through...
Zi Sen Chong
Jun 17, 20182 min read
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Moab: This Whole Enchilada Is For Riding
8,000 ft of elevation descent over 34 miles over 7 hours as a first timer. On Trek Top Fuel 2012. Doing-It-The-First-Time Tips: - Bring...
Zi Sen Chong
Jun 8, 20183 min read
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Moab: This Whole Enchilada Tastes Different
8,000 ft of elevation descent over 34 miles over 7 hours as a first timer. On Trek Top Fuel 2012. Doing-It-The-First-Time Tips: - Bring...
Zi Sen Chong
Jun 1, 20183 min read
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Keystone: Running Into Sarah
I was traversing along the less-traveled East Wall of A-Basin, trying to look like a local that knows what's going on. A girl zipped past...
Zi Sen Chong
Mar 1, 20181 min read
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The Great Sand Dunes: Eating Raw Chicken Wings
It was all because of Brad. My first overnight camping trip was in the Great Sand Dunes. It wasn't even a real camping. It was a car...
Zi Sen Chong
Sep 1, 20172 min read
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Knocking Myself Out On My First Mtn Biking Trip
Ignore peer pressure. Keep your overflowing can-do attitude at home. Put on a full set of gears. And most importantly, don't go down to a...
Zi Sen Chong
Jun 19, 20162 min read
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