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I’ve been thinking a lot about the impact that my lifestyle has on the planet. While I don’t consume much at all and get all of my energy from renewable sources, I do drive a lot. It’s been weighing on me because the environment is incredibly important to me. I try to talk the talk, advocate as much as I can, and donate to charities that do meaningful work, but I’m still producing a lot of CO2 per year through my travels and consumption. ⁣ It’s always been important to me to buy well made and durable goods and repair anything before replacing it. It’s always been important to me to try to reduce what I use, to not buy as much, to pick up garbage on trails and beaches, and to reduce my waste and plastic usage. ⁣ But there’s more to be done, and I’ve recently found it’s pretty easy to offset carbon emissions with meaningful projects that are good and important. I have made the decision to offset my carbon emissions for both my business as well as my personal life, plus a little extra. @charles_post recently wrote about this, and the importance of it, and he recommended @cooleffect_ as an intermediary for offsetting carbon. They support some great programs, and the one I chose actually goes to support the protection of old growth forests in my home state of Alaska. So cool to see I can both preserve the beauty of my home state while helping the planet. If you’re interested, check out @cooleffect_ or shoot me a message. I’d love to help out or answer questions!
Welp, it’s that time of year again and I’m wishing I was back on the trail with these wonderful people. There’s something powerful and healing about being far from cell service with just a group of good friends and a whole lotta nature. The mountains were pretty but I mostly just took pictures of my silly friends. If you make it to the last slide you’re in for a treat
You don’t have to go far to find adventure - there are beautiful parks in every state across the country! Today I’m teaming up with @Honda to show My State of Adventure, and to encourage you to go out and find beauty in your own backyard. Head out and see what you find, and tag me in your photos with #MyStateOfAdventure for a chance to be featured on my story. #HondaPartner
As good an evening as can be
This fog had me absolutely frothing according to @caleyvanular
Evenings filled with good conversation and the smell of sage and dust. I love taking photos of large landscapes and mountains, but simple evenings and humble beauty will always hold a spot near to my heart. Summer is here
Stoked stoked stoked to have gotten up this mountain with good friends. Just under a year ago, when we were hiking the Wonderland trail, she said she wanted to get up a big mountain within 3 years. I told her no problem we’d get one in a year, and well, just under a year later we took on Mt. Hood. The conditions were perfect, and it was an absolutely beautiful all night climb.
Cheers to the sunrise with out backcountry breakfasts. I always struggle with ideas on food to bring backpacking. Any suggestions?
Indside views n outside views