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Smokejumpers leave the plane two at a time from 1500 feet in the air and must land in difficult terrain. Because the equipment they carry is so heavy, its essential for smokejumpers to roll when they land.

Up in Smoke

Parachuting into raging wildfires is just part of the job for these brave men and women. Continue reading →

Sam Rushford takes a moment to reflect on his cross-country journey so far at the Northwest Portland International hostel. Rushford left his job at the Universtity of North Carolina to live with his brother in Seattle.

Wanderlust

Three men experience the gains and losses of living nomadically. Continue reading →