My name is Miguel Sanchez, but you may call me Mike. I am 25 years old, I enjoy spending my free time hunting and watching my favorite TV shows. (Stargate SG-1/Atlantis/Universe; Cosmos; GoT; The Strain) I was a Staff Sergeant in the US Army, and am a veteran of the Iraq and Afghanistan wars. I lived in Germany for three years, and enjoy traveling and seeing European countries and cultures first hand.
For my landscape I chose Mount Katahdin, the largest mountain in Maine, and the northern terminus of the appalachian scenic trail. A popular summer hiking destination for its breathtaking views, it stands 5,270ft (NAVD88) tall, and has multiple peaks. I choose this location because I have a sentimental attachment to it, I personally traversed the summit as a child, spent summers at its foot with my grandparents. I wanted to learn more about it, how it has been shaped and molded by the millennia, as well as its uncertain future.
Coordinates: 45.9043556° N / 68.921275° W
For my landscape I chose Mount Katahdin, the largest mountain in Maine, and the northern terminus of the appalachian scenic trail. A popular summer hiking destination for its breathtaking views, it stands 5,270ft (NAVD88) tall, and has multiple peaks. I choose this location because I have a sentimental attachment to it, I personally traversed the summit as a child, spent summers at its foot with my grandparents. I wanted to learn more about it, how it has been shaped and molded by the millennia, as well as its uncertain future.
The extremely dangerous and ever popular "Knife Edge" runs between
Pamola and Baxter peaks, and has claimed 19 lives since 1963.
Location of Mt. Katahdin in relationship to the state of Maine, and surrounding territories.
Coordinates: 45.9043556° N / 68.921275° W
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