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This is JR ♥️ If you’ve been to @barndoorhostel in the past year, you’ve most likely interacted with this awesome guy! To celebrate a year of working at the hostel, JR has taken a MUCH earned vacation to Thailand. (We’re taking a vacation too, more on that in another post) . In the past year he has made such a marvelous mark in the hostel’s history. In fact, his story begins two years prior when he was hiking the #appalachiantrail and hitched 3 rides to get out of the rain and get warm and dry in one of our bunks. His hiking partner and he stayed a few nights but never forgot their experience here. The next year, they would both return to camp, hike, and enjoy #whitemountainnationalforest . In April 2022 he came back and started camping and hiking again. (PS. Our camping opens April this year too!). After a week or two, he helped assemble a shed in exchange for a few nights. Shortly thereafter, he stacked 5 cords of wood and earned his badge as a true employee. . JR is short for JackRabbit, which is his #trailname. He’s hiked the #pacificcresttrail and the #appalachiantrail and has stayed at dozens of hostels both in the US during his hikes, and abroad on his travels to Asia. . He spent his youth in the Navy, stationed on the Carl Vincent in San Diego, where he honed his attention for detail that would later serve him well as the cleaning master here. After receiving a law degree, he traveled the world and hiked to #everestbasecamp . . JR’s time here has been unmatched. He has assumed the role of maintenance man, HR, manager, housekeeping, receptionist, master painter, chef, musician, and staff “dad”—making sure the rest of our staff had an amazing and comfortable time while working at Barn Door. . His love for @appaliving and @barndoorgoose pours out at all moments, so much so that he gained yet another nickname—the chicken man, notorious for sneaking the pups little pieces of chicken whenever he could . Whether it was his frequent trips to Maine for some special chocolate, the gallons of lemonade and apple cider, or the @rumneyvillagestore breakfast sandwiches, he was always sharing his favorite snacks with the other staff. . We love you JR. Safe travels! (at Barn Door Hostel and Campground) https://www.instagram.com/p/Cp6SPQ-O6Rs/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=
Mount Whitney Trail Whitney is the highest peak in the continental United States. Second time doing this and even better than the first time. Incredibly challenging but well worth it. Hike 47/52 for #52hikechallenge . . #backpacking #easternsierra #getoutside #hike #hikecalifornia #hiker #hiking #hikingadventures #hikingmemes #landscapephotography #mountainlife #mountainview #mountwhitney #mtwhitney #mtwhitneytrail #natgeotravel #natgeoyourshots #optoutside #pacificcresttrail #photographyislife #sierranevada #trekking #wildlife #wildlifephotography (at Mount Whitney) https://www.instagram.com/p/CkrOZB2Sgfk/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=
I spent the day at Mt. Hood. I hiked parts of the Pacific Crest Trail and saw Little Zigzag Canyon. During the Summer, you can ride the Magic Mile chair lift to 7000 feet for awesome views. And it only costs $20! The film was developed and scanned by the amazing staff @bluemooncamera 📷: Canon AE-1 🎞: Kodak Portra 400 #mthood #mthoodnationalforest #pacificcresttrail #hikingviews #pnwphotographer #pacificnorthwestisbest #magicmile #timberlinelodge #oregon #oregonhikes #exploreoregon #oregonisbeautiful #littlezigzagcanyon #canonae1program #canon #35mmfilm #kodak #kodakportra400 #shotonfilm #bluemooncamera #bluemooncameralab (at Mt. Hood National Forest) https://www.instagram.com/p/ChU-sdcly9j/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=
6 Pack of Peaks SoCal Challenge 3/6 Mount Baden Powell San Gabriel Mountains 7.8 miles Elevation: 9,406 ft Elevation Gain: 2,775 ft . . . . #sixpackofpeaks #hiking #hikingcommunity #52hikechallenge #sixpackofpeakschallenge #hikingchallenge #peakbagging #chasingmountains #hikingchallenge #seekthetrails #socalhiker #sixpackofpeakssocalchallenge #mtbadenpowell #mtbadenpowellsummit #pacificcresttrail (at Mount Baden-Powell) https://www.instagram.com/p/CeCxc8epCpc/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=
Stopped for some late-season trail magic on the Pacific Crest Trail and was not disappointed with the turnout. Managed to give away all our pizza, beer, grapes, and Capri-Suns to hikers - including @nick.fowler.says.hi who just set a new unsupported southbound PCT FKT (i.e. speed record). Where should I do trail magic next? #pacificcresttrail #pct2023
Everyone have a great weekend! What’s you plans? I had to go into work on my day off to do some payroll and packing for Yellowstone which I’ll be taking off next week. What’s er you’re going, have a good one! This was from a hike on the Pacific Crest Trail. #hiking #hike #hikingtrail #hikingtrails #pct #pacificcresttrail #mountains #mountain #wilderness #backpacking #trekking #outdoors #outdooradventures #getoutthere #bushcraftandprepping https://www.instagram.com/p/CdjilquPKPG/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=
This is something that I've never done in my life..
When I was fifteen, I always wanted to hike the Pacific Crest Trail. My grandmother (my best-friend and second mother) was really the only one that knew about it at the time, and she was so supportive and told me to chase my dreams, and don't let anyone get in the way of that.
She told me, "If you don't do it for yourself, do it for me." That line has ALWAYS stayed with me.
May 5th, 2016.. I lost my grandmother to cancer, and she was the light to my world, and was always there when I needed her.. as many years went on I've been pushing this dream to the very bottom and tried ignoring it, but now, I'm doing everything I can to do it.
I want my daughter to know she can do anything she puts her mind and energy too, I want my grandmother to know that I did it for her. I'm doing this for me, because I want to find the better person inside me that my husband and daughter deserves. ❤️