The Trans-Catalina Trail

Hiking the Trans-Catalina Trail was one of the most rewarding challenges I’ve taken on—38.5 miles of steep ridges, quiet valleys, and endless ocean views. Over several days, I carried everything I needed on my back, climbed nearly 9,000 feet of elevation, and camped under the stars with the sound of waves in the distance. It wasn’t easy, but every mile felt like a gift—wild bison on the hillsides, sunrises over the Pacific, and the deep satisfaction of moving through such rugged beauty entirely on foot.

Performers dressed as mice in a boat-like float, playing instruments and holding puppets above water, with a backdrop of a lake and mountains.
A woman in a decorative costume with shells and green fabric is balancing on a swing attached to a wooden structure near a body of water during sunset, with two people assisting her.
Smiling man with a beard, wearing a black beret, striped shirt, and red scarf, outdoors near water.
A young woman with clown makeup, wearing a striped yellow shirt with a white ruffled collar, smiling and flashing a peace sign while outdoors in a park.
A theatrical performance on a wooden dock by a river features actors in colorful costumes and puppets, with a backdrop of buildings and hills. The scene includes musicians in animal masks playing instruments.
A man in a striped shirt and beret kissing a woman with curly blonde hair and bright makeup by a body of water.
A man with a surprised expression wearing a pink stuffed animal costume on his head.
Person with long hair and dark clothing standing barefoot on a wooden platform, reaching up to place a potted plant on a high surface, with a small wooden shed and a city skyline in the background at sunset.
A woman with blonde, curly hair styled in two buns, wearing bright makeup with blue eyeshadow, red lipstick, and freckles. She is dressed in a sleeveless red and white striped top with a zipper and buttons, and has a blue cloth tied around her upper
A performer dressed in a costume adorned with large pom-poms and green strings, balancing on a narrow platform against a sunset sky, with a mechanical contraption in the background.
A woman with blonde hair, dressed in a pink and white striped outfit, is hanging upside down from a wooden mast on a makeshift houseboat, smiling and waving. A man on the deck in striped shirt and black suspenders is holding her foot and looking up a
A yellow school bus with 'Flot Sam!' written on the front, parked on a street with bicycles and a backpack in front of it, surrounded by green trees.
A person hanging upside down from a swing on a wooden houseboat set on a river, with another person standing on the deck, and a person with a striped shirt on the ground nearby. The houseboat has a small, rustic structure on top and is decorated with flags, with an urban river background.

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Selected Works

Hiker standing on a trail in a hilly, green landscape, looking toward distant mountains.
Empty bench on a sidewalk with a small shelter, casting shadows on the wall behind, near a glass display case with notices and posters inside.

Road Trip

Catalina Island