I have wanted to create a website/blog for some time now, but I have never been able to dedicate the time necessary to create something worth actually looking at. This is mostly due to the fact that I'm almost always busy (school, music, work, getting outside...), but also because creating a website seems to be pretty complicated. I'm setting some time to finally get this done, as I'm off school for the semester, home for the holidays, and taking some time to recover. The motivation behind creating this space can be attributed to a bunch of different factors. I want a place where I can write down my thoughts and look back on them. I see myself as a pretty mediocre writer and imagine that only a handful of people will actually end up reading this. That being said, maybe someone reading this will feel inspired to get outside or find something I say useful. I personally find inspiration in many different forms, and this includes reading about my friends' endeavors in the mountains. I had a bunch of great days outside in 2017 and want to share some of those days with you.