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.

Across the Mazatzals: Escape down Davenport

Another night of partial sleep crept by in the Mazatzals. This time a couple of skunks and deer were the primary disturbers of my rest, though I'm sure there…
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Across the Mazatzals: Crossing Deadman Creek

Waking up was hard, and getting all my stuff packed up and ready to go was even harder. Not only was I sore from yesterday's beating on the trail, two nights of…
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Across the Mazatzals: Willow Springs Bushwhack

Waking up and leaving Horse Camp Seep proved more difficult than planned. I slept in past my alarm, filtering water up to full capacity took a long time, and…
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