BANGE UP MEDIA

08/01/2026

🌧️ My last Columbia jacket survived two years at a wilderness camp in Ireland and a trip to Iceland. After the zipper finally failed, I bought Columbia again.

🗨️ DM for UGC production inquiries.

📋 Independent spec UGC sample featuring the Columbia Hikebound II—tested before Norway. Not sponsored or paid for. Product purchased independently.

# ProductStorytelling

07/26/2026

Exploring Iceland was incredible… and difficult. For those considering a trip there, check out the 5 tips I share in this video.

⛰️ I spent a week driving Iceland's Ring Road, chasing its most stu...

07/25/2026

🌋 I spent a week exploring Iceland solo. Did the research. Mapped every stop. None of it prepared me for what it actually feels like to stand there.

🎥 I learned five hard truths the difficult way and put them all into one film telling my story.

🗨️ Comment *ICELAND* and I’ll send you the link.

06/10/2026

😮 Reliving this adventure stirs my emotions!

❄️ See if you think it was worth braving the -42 F Alaskan elements.

I flew 3,500 miles to Fairbanks, Alaska in February — alone, no sub...

06/10/2026

🌌 If you ever get the chance to see the northern lights in Alaska, don't hesitate.

🤩 Watching the aurora flow across the sky and touch a snow-covered peak felt almost unreal. These photos are a few of my favorites, but they barely scratch the surface.

▶️ The full adventure is in the video linked in my bio.

05/29/2026

↗️ Rotate your phone for the light show ✨

❄️ -42°F in Alaska. 4 nights of snow clouds. Exploring a glacier and ice cave. 3,500 miles from home.

🌌 I came to Alaska alone with no guide and no sub-zero experience hoping the aurora would finally appear… and then the sky opened up over the mountains. This is what chasing the Northern Lights solo actually looks like when nobody’s showing you the way.

▶️ Full solo Alaska adventure now on YouTube : “7 Nights Chasing Aurora Borealis in Fairbanks — Solo”
(link in bio)

05/08/2026

🔥 Dirt clods flying. Gates slamming. Eight seconds that feel like a lifetime.

🤠 Got the chance to get up close and capture the chaos, grit, and adrenaline of the rodeo — from explosive bull rides to intense steer wrestling and roping under the lights. This wasn’t just an event… it was pure energy from my vantage point on the fence.

🤝 Thanks to the 2026 Ehrhardt Pro Rodeo!

📍 Ehrhardt, South Carolina

05/03/2026

🤠 First-ever Ehrhardt Pro Rodeo and it did not disappoint!

💪 Huge thank you to the Ehrhardt rodeo crew for letting me come out and capture the action. Despite the rain, these cowboys and cowgirls showed up and gave it their all. That kind of grit and dedication is what the American spirit is all about.

🔥 From the mud to the moments in the arena, this one was action-packed start to finish.

💬 I’ve got a full gallery coming—if you were out there and want your photos, shoot me a DM and I’ll send you the folder link so you can pick your favorites.

04/24/2026

💵 I saved $2,000 on my solo trip to Fairbanks… and still saw the northern lights.

Most people spend $150–$325 per night on tours.
I spent $0 — same sky.

❄️ Full breakdown and more ways to save: flights, car, food, gear, skiing, and Chena Hot Springs
🎥 Watch the full video (link in bio)