Anniversary dinner at Surrell
A tofu, miso, and green onion appetizer. This restaurant is a very underrated spot for vegan food in Seattle; the chef is incredibly talented and adept at imparting flavor where you wouldn't think possible.
Anniversary dinner at Surrell (2)
A savory macaron. I can't recall the exact flavor at this point, but it was plated beautifully and was a fantastic start to an anniversary celebration.
Hello from 13k feet
Getting all the way to the top of Breckenridge is a bit of a hike... and even then, we got turned away due to a bad lift near the true very top. Nonetheless, the ride down was one of the most memorable snowboarding experiences I've ever had. My buddy Patrick and I were pushing through a bit of exhaustion here - so I appreciate him grabbing the photo.
Sandboarding
This is a bit tourist-y, but ever since I was a kid I've wanted to do this. It's both a lot like snowboarding and nothing like snowboarding: your basic skills transfer over fine, but sand doesn't shift like powder does and it's not easy to get speed back if you waste it. You also do this in socks, not boots. Greatest bit was just sending it off a massive dune - pretty sure I have a video floating around somewhere.
Christmas with friends
I was gifted a Luigi hat, for some reason. Pretty sure I still have it somewhere.
Black Hat 2022
Growing up, I was always enamored with the hacking, infosec and general computer security scene. Wound up checking off a bucket list item in 2022 when I got to help teach at Black Hat. DEF CON afterwards was even better.
Looking for a purple barrel
There's usually one right after this corner (unless the course changes!).
Warming up
At least, if I recall correctly this was a warmup.
Reaching for traction
That dry line on the left tire side felt tricky to hit, but worked really well when it did.
Into the woods
On a bright day, this one can be tricky since the shadows can play with your eyes. When you get it right, it's thrilling.
In the woods
I'm honestly amazed that the Dirtfish photographers got a shot like this.
Exiting the woods
The heat on this particular day was brutal. One of those things where you think it won't hit you... until it does, and you start falling behind your own driving. Great opportunity for growth if you recognize it though.