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Built by Miles.
4 years of boots and dreams
Junhyun Kim
The Journey So Far
Every trail, every sunrise, every mile has shaped who I am.
+150 Miles
Distance Traveled
+2 Months
Time Spent On The Trail
8780 ft
Highest Moment
58 Sparks
Campfires Built
1 Week
Longest Trip
Significant Milestones
Bear Track
A single print in the snow reminded me to lead with awareness and respect.
First Snow
The world turned silent and white, teaching me that calm can be just as powerful as motion.
First Step
The moment everything began. One trail, one pack, one quiet leap into the unknown.
Deep Snow
Each buried step tested my will, showing that progress isn’t always visible but always real.
Trail Crew
Strangers became companions, and shared miles became the stories I carry with me.
Solo Night
Alone beneath a wide sky, I learned that solitude and strength often walk together.
I learned by walking. Each trail became a classroom, and every mile turned reflection into action.
Snow: Where Silence Teaches Strength
Shasta–Trinity Wilderness
In whiteout wind I learned that leadership is calm, small decisions repeated.
Winter Sunset Ridge
The sky burned orange and red, reminding me that endings can glow too.
Bear Valley Summit
At the frozen summit, I learned that calm is something you climb for.
Alone in the Snow
One tent, one pack, and the quiet kind of courage that no one sees.
Years in Motion
Lessons From the Trail
[2022]
Finding Ground
First season on real trails. I learned to plan, adapt, and stay calm when routes changed and conditions turned unpredictable.
[2023]
Building Grit
Longer miles and rough weather. I practiced consistency, safer decision-making, and pacing that keeps teammates moving together.
[2024]
Seeking Balance
I learned recovery is part of progress. Smarter prep, lighter packs, and better timing turned hard climbs into steady results.
[2025]
Chasing Clarity
Purpose over pressure. I focus on small, reliable steps, clearer goals, and choices that match the terrain and the moment.
Off The Trail:
Fun Moments
he climb was rough, but from the top, every scar on the rock felt like proof of progress.
Crossing the cold water at sunset taught me that warmth comes from people, not weather.
I stayed with the sparks for an hour until the team had warmth. The snow tested us, and patience answered with a steady flame.
A moment of frost became a lifetime reminder to lead with patience.Pain taught me limits; persistence taught me which ones matter.
I sat at the summit not to conquer it, but to listen to the silence I earned.
This wild berry moment reminds me that the best parts of any journey can’t be planned.
I kept my 6 a.m. promise and found quiet strength in the ordinary.
Winter buried the car; patience and teamwork uncovered it.
I faced the hill head-on, backpack pressed to my chest, trusting balance over fear.