Due to the immense biodiversity of Oregon, outdoor enthusiasts are able to ride the waves in Newport in the morning and hit the slopes of Hood for an evening session without much logistical hassle. The land in Oregon is starkly divided by the Cascade range, a series of lively and rugged mountains that have been my playground […]
Read more "Juntos"Upon waking from the first night’s sleep, I felt a renewed sense of energy and excitement to climb the McKenzie Pass, a beautiful scenic route that juts through the wilderness surrounded by Mt. Jefferson, Mt. Washington, Three Fingered Jack and the Sisters. Being nestled within such mountains as you chase the horizon gives a sense […]
Read more "“I wonder how these guys stop?”"Done with finals and the weight off my shoulders feels quite liberating. What do I have to do this morning? Eat. Read. Bike. The clarity and serenity that accompanies having a break from the pressure of school allows my mind to wander, create and relax for an extended period. The last couple of days have […]
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Grit. Empathy. Focus. 