about me

sunrise on mt. whitney summit

sunrise on mt. whitney summit

my name is macon vining. 

I enjoy my time collecting memories outdoors - and this site reflects that. Be it travel, backcountry skiing, surfing, climbing, or ultralight backpacking, this site is an expression of my life and memories I create as I explore my passions. Any photography you see is likely shot on film with a Hexar RF, or digitally on a Fuji X series camera.

I will also use it as a repository for some of the resources I make here and there, which is probably what most of you come here to explore.


In my career I am a NASA Space Systems Engineer, but my personal world follows a deep appreciation of the outdoors. I live in Los Angeles, work in Pasadena, and on the weekends I do what I can to be outside.

I hope you find my resources useful as they are a reflection of a lot of my experience in the backcountry, whether it be summer or winter. If you have any questions, comments, or are looking for advice, I’m happy to help. Just contact me below.

Also, I'm looking for cerveza sponsors. hmu.

Memberships & Certs -

  • AAC - American Alpine Club

  • AIARE - American Institute for Avalanche Research and Education

  • ARRL - American Radio Relay League (KF5ZVD)

  • PADI - Professional Association of Diving Instructors

 

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