Across the West
“We had longer ways to go. But no matter, the road is life” – Jack Kerouac
“We had longer ways to go. But no matter, the road is life” – Jack Kerouac
“We suffer more often in imagination than in reality” – Seneca For anyone who endures the pain of climbing mountains, I highly suggest reading any books from the Stoics. The … Continue reading Hiking & Stoicism
“No artist tolerates reality” – Friedrich Nietzsche My friend, Adam had suggested that I should do this weekly for my blogs. I think it might be a good idea so … Continue reading Photo of the Week
“Don’t be concerned with other people’s impressions of you. They are dazzled and deluded by appearances. Stick with your purpose. This alone will strengthen your will and give your life … Continue reading The Cost of Content:
“Two roads diverged in a wood and I – I took the one less traveled by, and that has made all the difference” -Robert Frost Well, this is a surprise … Continue reading Cascade Mountain: It Shouldn’t Be Your First High Peak
“They have no thoughts of the morrow. All they are thinking about is how to capture and communicate this experience. An artist is present. And from this stillness comes brilliance.” … Continue reading Behind My Favorite Photos
“Everyone wants to live on top of the mountain, but all the happiness and growth occurs while you’re climbing it” Andy Rooney My friend, Adam and I decided to go … Continue reading Becoming a Saranac 6er
“Always plan for the fact that no plan ever goes according to plan” -Simon Sinek
“What we get from this adventure is just sheer joy. And joy is, after all, the end of life. We do not live to eat and make money. We eat … Continue reading 12 Hours in the Wilderness: Haystack, Basin, Saddleback
In my latest trek, my friend Adam and I decided to take on Mount Adams in the Adirondacks. This is part of the fire tower challenge and needless to say, … Continue reading Mount Adams, Fire Tower Series
“Landscape photography is the supreme test of the photographer – and often the supreme disappointment.” -Ansel Adams Throughout my first couple hikes in the Adirondacks, I became fascinated with the … Continue reading Where Did My Photography Journey Begin?