Raised by wolves in the fir forests of southern Oregon, Joshua Lupkin gained interest in outdoor pursuits at an early age. He began camping before he could walk, hiking shortly thereafter and completed his first 50 mile backpacking trip by age 12. While pursuing his passion for backpacking and escaping the built environment Josh found himself trekking up Mount Adams where the moonscape of the false summit led to his love for mountain climbing. When not hard at work at a Portland architecture firm Josh can be found giving back to the local construction and mountaineering community through volunteer efforts and escaping to the high country in pursuit of lunar landscapes.