Allons-y!

My name is Jacob Emerick.

I am a web developer who focuses on practical, responsible implementation. Also, I enjoy hiking and think bow ties are cool.

Cactus to Clouds

The night air felt thick, an inky black pool that my lungs struggled to pull in fast enough. Sweat dripping off my face, fog collecting on my glasses, I…
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Under-the-Rim at Bryce Canyon

Summer of 2021 was a weird time. Work was hectic and I wanted to get out and do long, epic adventures, yet few destinations in Arizona seemed appealing. The…
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Overnight at Hell's Hole

We needed to get out to the backcountry. It was early summer in 2021, and the kids and I were raring to go on an adventure. There was a spot, next to the Sierra…
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