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Emma Lopez

Nov 15, 20235 min read

Death in the Mountains: A Quest of the Sublime

Another man died in the mountains. I say another because that fate is not uncommon in mountain towns. I say man because fatality among...

Emma Lopez

Nov 30, 20216 min read

The Materialistic World of the Outdoor Industry

Gear. Gear. Gear! You have it, or you don't. The word itself is so subjective - It can be valued at $5 or $5,000, depending on where you...

Emma Lopez

Oct 12, 20216 min read

Hiking My Way to Sanity in Franconia, NH

I take deep breaths, half because of physical exertion, and half because the air is dense with the musky-sweet smell of fallen leaves. So...

Emma Lopez

Jul 2, 20216 min read

Is My Life Worth a Hat? Grappling with the Value of My life

Never had I been forced to consider the worth of my life before my last solo-hike. I am hiking a trail called Upper Layout, a modest hike...