Mount Washington Valley Ice Fest 2017

Another Mount Washington Valley Ice Fest in the books. Every winter I look forward to going to this event, whether I am photographing a clinic or helping out the event staff at the evening shows, I am always having a good time. The event tends to bring back a lot of familiar faces, but the community is ever growing and I always meet interesting new individuals who help refresh the stoke for the sport and the festival. I look forward to see what next year will bring.


Camel’s Hump

Not sure how I’ve made it this long in Vermont without summiting Camel’s Hump. Shout out to Kelsey Pelton for convincing me to peel myself out of my desk chair for some fresh fall air. This was a much needed escape from mid-terms.


My Last Rock Trip with the Adventure Sports Center

The Adventure Sports Center (formerly the Wilderness Program) has been an integral part of my experience at Saint Michael’s College. I first was introduced to the program during the summer before my senior year of high school when three student instructors came to the Mount Washington Valley to get their AMGA Single Pitch Instructor certification, one of my best friend’s dad was running their course and I was a mock student. From then on out St. Mike’s was on my mind whether I knew it or not. 

My freshman year I had my work study in the Wilderness Program office, sophomore year I became a student instructor and by senior year was the Climbing Program Coordinator. Before I knew it I was leading my last rock trip of my college career, and I’m so glad it got to be with this group. Now it’s time to look forward to ice climbing!



Mount Washington Valley Ice Fest 2016

One of my favorites things about the climbing community is its diversity.  The Mount Washington Valley Ice Fest draws people from near and far with varying backgrounds and climbing experiences.  You can find first-timers, dirt-bags and professionals alike, all taking to the frozen waterfalls that are scattered around the picturesque area.

This is the second year that I’ve received the opportunity to volunteer and document this awesome event.  Spending the weekend in my old backyard, and a few shameless hours at Frontside Grind with some familiar faces, is well worth the trek home.

Here are a few of the shots I got:


Junior Studio

Quite the semester this has been, I feel as though I have grown greatly as an artist.  Junior Studio is the first major stepping stone I’ve taken towards senior year and my capstone project.  My class’ studio time was taught in tandem with the senior’s studio class, allowing me to get a glimpse into what next year has in store.  Here is the work that I produced over the semester:

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