Cinque Torri: War Rocks

Leif, Natalie, Cori, and I set out to walk through the open-air museum at Cinque Torri, but found ourselves side-tracked by the natural world and its doorways calling us through. While we made it to the museum eventually, I was much more enthralled by the surrounding...
The Journey to Latemar

The Journey to Latemar

Latemar was our first traditional hike in the Dolomites, and the only thing I would change about it is the weather. Climbing anything, be it a mountain, a tree, or a building, always gives me a sense of accomplishment and serenity once I have reached the peak. Taking...

Finger Lakes, NY

After growing up in Penn Yan for all eighteen years of my primary education, I had found myself in a mode of resentment towards the small-town life and community that became my norm. I decided to go across the country for school to escape what I thought was a narrow...