The Pacific Northwest is one of the most magical places on Earth and I couldn’t be more proud to call it home.
I’ve spent a countless amount of time exploring mossy rainforests and walking along the shores of the Pacific Ocean, but the mountains are a place that truly makes me feel alive.
For me, views like this are the best reward I could ask for after hiking up a grueling trail. For this specific photograph, I scrambled to the top of a peak with a group of friends where we set up camp and spent the night. As golden hour approached, I stood at the highest point and the landscape of the Olympic Mountains sprawled out before me in layers for as far as the eye could see.
The sunlight spille...