Hiking through the Cascades in autumn fills me with a quiet peace found nowhere else. The cool, crisp mountain air feels clean and alive, carrying a stillness that settles deep within. Each step along the trail quiets my thoughts, allowing me to take in the magical beauty surrounding me. Hillsides blaze with deep reds, golden yellows, and rich ambers—like wildflower …
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In early December, the sun sets on Mt. Rainier at an abysmal 4:20 p.m. For the winter backcountry adventurer, watching the sun dip below the horizon does not suggest a leisurely postprandial pursuit for lounging around camp sipping from a flask. When sunset comes at the time my deskbound self would be brewing an afternoon pick-me-up to carry me through …
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I’ve been fortunate to live in the Pacific Northwest nearly all my life. I started enjoying our spectacular outdoors as an avid hiker, backpacker, and eventually climber. I was introduced to photography during this time, and there was no looking back. My camera went everywhere with me, and soon dictated my destinations more so than any climbing objectives. I’ve enjoyed …
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