Places that became stories

A travel map of hikes, ski trips, family vacations, and friend-group origin stories. Photos are coming later; for now each polaroid pin opens the trip note.

Big Pines

Big Pine Lakes, California

Hiked roughly ten miles to reach the second lake, then had picnic snacks and hung out at the top with friends.

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Telluride

Telluride, Colorado

Skied in Telluride with friends.

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Catalina Island

Catalina Island, California

Went snorkeling in wetsuits at two different spots and spent the rest of the trip hanging out with friends.

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Death Valley

Death Valley, California

Visited the salt flats, went hiking, watched sunset over the sand dunes, and went sand-dune boogie boarding with friends.

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Big Bear

Big Bear Lake, California

Took a ski trip with friends and tried snowboarding for the first time.

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Kauai

Kauai, Hawaii

A family trip to Kauai.

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Mt. Baldy

Mount San Antonio, California

Summited Mt. Baldy with friends.

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Zion

Zion National Park, Utah

A founding moment for the friend group. Met many of my closest friends on this trip, with Angels Landing and the Narrows as the defining hikes.

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Big Bear with Avery House

Big Bear Lake, California

A ski trip with Avery House. One of the most memorable moments was helping someone who had broken their arm.

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Yosemite

Yosemite National Park, California

Caltech orientation trip where I met my first friends at Caltech.

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Paris

Paris, France

Traveled for the 2024 Olympics, explored multiple cities, and watched Olympic events with friends.

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Puerto Rico

Puerto Rico

A family trip with great food, trail hikes, snorkeling, and beach time.

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