Once Upon A Time In The West

Thanks for being here and follow along if you feel so inclined 😊

Elk set against the backdrop of the Missions

When I first started using this platform in 2014 it was solely as a place to post/store my photos from a 4 month long road trip living out of a Sprinter van. A lot has changed since then. I moved to Montana for a few years, left to go live in Alaska and finally returned home to PA at the end of last fall so I could fully pursue aviation. My journey to become a private pilot has not been without its hardships. Aviation is most certainly a rich mans game. Which is why I’ve been applying to as many scholarships as I’m eligible for. The one thing that has been consistent across the board was the question “how are you going to promote aviation if you receive this scholarship?”. In the visual driven world we’re apart of, this aspect has become a necessity for donors. I cannot complain given the fact I am asking for money. I realize it is only fair that I play by the rules. However, it always seemed to be the question with my weakest response. With that being said, I decided to create my own website, dedicated to aviation and this journey I’ve embarked on since the day I left for Alaska. It will consist of written passages and photos of my process from its inception up until now. This goal has required me to make the hardest sacrifices of my life. One of which was moving back east, something I never thought I’d do again. The website is still under construction at the moment. I will post its domain once it is up and running but I wanted to give a heads up on here for anyone who might care to follow along or check it out or has ever been interested in flying. Thanks for your time, folks ! Cheers, Hannah

From a night spent on a private cove bordering Kenai Fjords National Park. Part 8 - Final farewell.

From a night spent on a private cove bordering Kenai Fjords National Park. Part 7 - Sunrise.

From a night spent on a private cove bordering Kenai Fjords National Park. Part 6 - Sunset.

From a night spent on a private cove bordering Kenai Fjords National Park. Part 5 - Explorations.

From a night spent on a private cove bordering Kenai Fjords National Park. Part 4- Heading out.

From a night spent on a private cove bordering Kenai Fjords National Park. Part 3 - Accommodations.

From a night spent on a private cove bordering Kenai Fjords National Park. Part 2 - The drop off.

From a night spent on a private cove bordering Kenai Fjords National Park. Part 1 - Approaching.

The sun setting over the Alaska Range

Getting a pick up in the bush

The first time I witnessed the aurora, I stayed up, biking around town from 11pm until 5am. This was taken by roommate, just as we were riding up to the front of our house. I put my feet down, head up, and was singing this must be the place. A moment I’m grateful was captured, one I’ll never forget.

Sunrise paddle in the Kenai 

Backpacking in BC this September. Second site, second night, second sunset. 

Bear spray and bushwheels