Northwind Notes

A personal blog about hiking, photography and cold places.

Autumn in the Khibiny Mountains

Posted on August 14, 2026

Three days above the Arctic circle with a camera, a tent and far too little coffee. The light at latitude 67 does something to granite that I still can't quite describe…

Film vs. digital, again

Posted on July 2, 2026

I shot two rolls of Portra 400 on the last trip and, predictably, have opinions.