A New Hobby: Packrafting!There was a bit of an existential crisis in the spring of 2022. While, on one hand, I had tackled a few of my biggest adventures in the Grand Canyon, and my kids had also done some awesome hikes in the Superstitions, I was debating if I was actually enjoying …
Allons-y! Jacob Emerick — narrative writing and structured hiking data
My name is Jacob Emerick.
I am a technical leader who builds passionate teams and ships pragmatic, responsible software. Also, I enjoy hiking, backpacking, running, and living by journey before destination.
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A New Hobby: Packrafting!There was a bit of an existential crisis in the spring of 2022. While, on one hand, I had tackled a few of my biggest adventures in the Grand Canyon, and my kids had also done some awesome hikes in the Superstitions, I was debating if I was actually enjoying …
- Thunder River LoopStanding on the upper reaches of Deer Creek, surrounded by the weird rock formations and scattered brush of …
- Winter Trip to Powers GardenStepping out of my car, legs stiff from the long, dark drive, my breath caught in the bitter cold at Deer …
- Cypress Ridge LoopThere is a hike in the Mazatzal Wilderness that has captured my imagination for years, dating back to when I …
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