Greenland Through the Lens: Life, Light, and Survival at the Edge of the Arctic

Greenland has been showing up in the news lately, but most of what people hear barely scratches the surface. For me, Greenland isn’t an abstract place on a map or a headline tied to geopolitics. It’s a place I’ve spent real time in — on foot, on skis, and living day to day in one of the most isolated environments on Earth.

I’ve spent over two months of my life in Greenland across multiple expeditions. I’ve crossed the Greenland ice cap, traveled through Arctic tundra, and worked on both the east and west sides of the country. It’s one of the most dynamic, culturally rich, and deceptively harsh places I’ve ever experienced.

It’s also one of the most visually powerful landscapes a photographer could ever encounter.

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Scotts Bluff National Monument – Is It Worth a Visit?

Scotts Bluff National Monument in Nebraska is well worth a visit. It is one of the major landmarks for people who were traveling west on the Oregon, Mormon, and California trails in the mid-1800’s. Aaron tours you around the monument and also shares what its like. He also presents bonus materials on the Rebecca Winters Memorial Park gravesite, a fascinating piece of history.

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Essential Gear for the Arizona Trail

Northern Arizona Cinder Cones Now that I’ve finally finished adding photos from the Arizona Trail to my website, I can now focus on other tasks. One such task is this blog post, a list of gear that I found invaluable and/or highly useful on the trail. Note that some links may be affiliate links, but I was not approached by any company to write anything below. They are my honest opinions about the gear that got me through the trail. Continue reading "Essential Gear for the Arizona Trail"