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.
Telluride
Telluride, Colorado
Skied in Telluride with friends.
Catalina Island
Catalina Island, California
Went snorkeling in wetsuits at two different spots and spent the rest of the trip hanging out with friends.
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.
Big Bear
Big Bear Lake, California
Took a ski trip with friends and tried snowboarding for the first time.
Kauai
Kauai, Hawaii
A family trip to Kauai.
Mt. Baldy
Mount San Antonio, California
Summited Mt. Baldy with friends.
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.
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.
Yosemite
Yosemite National Park, California
Caltech orientation trip where I met my first friends at Caltech.
Paris
Paris, France
Traveled for the 2024 Olympics, explored multiple cities, and watched Olympic events with friends.
Puerto Rico
Puerto Rico
A family trip with great food, trail hikes, snorkeling, and beach time.