Mike | TheMicroNomad
@themicronomad.bsky.social
✌🏽 aka "Nomen" on trail (he/him)
🇵🇭 Filipino | 🌲 Outdoors | 📷 Photography
🛟 Emergency Management - Search & Rescue
🌐 𝘚𝘤𝘪𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘪𝘢 𝘦𝘹 𝘦𝘹𝘱𝘭𝘰𝘳𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘦 "Knowledge from Exploration"
https://TheMicroNomad.com
🇵🇭 Filipino | 🌲 Outdoors | 📷 Photography
🛟 Emergency Management - Search & Rescue
🌐 𝘚𝘤𝘪𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘪𝘢 𝘦𝘹 𝘦𝘹𝘱𝘭𝘰𝘳𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘦 "Knowledge from Exploration"
https://TheMicroNomad.com
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Whew, finally made it! 👋 I'm Mike, a walking disaster as a hiker while also learning about disasters.
Hope to engage in the conversation of emergency management organizations in the US and improving the Search and Rescue system. I also love thru-hiking in the outdoors to gain a sense of adventure!
Hope to engage in the conversation of emergency management organizations in the US and improving the Search and Rescue system. I also love thru-hiking in the outdoors to gain a sense of adventure!
Weathering the Storm
It was in this moment, I'm reminded about resilience... For a landscape which has stood the test of time, sculpted from earthquakes, storms, and even fires, it still remains... resilient as ever.
📍 Coast Miwok Lands
🧭 Point Reyes National Seashore
📷 03.JAN.2026 Sony A7Cii
It was in this moment, I'm reminded about resilience... For a landscape which has stood the test of time, sculpted from earthquakes, storms, and even fires, it still remains... resilient as ever.
📍 Coast Miwok Lands
🧭 Point Reyes National Seashore
📷 03.JAN.2026 Sony A7Cii
January 12, 2026 at 5:31 PM
Weathering the Storm
It was in this moment, I'm reminded about resilience... For a landscape which has stood the test of time, sculpted from earthquakes, storms, and even fires, it still remains... resilient as ever.
📍 Coast Miwok Lands
🧭 Point Reyes National Seashore
📷 03.JAN.2026 Sony A7Cii
It was in this moment, I'm reminded about resilience... For a landscape which has stood the test of time, sculpted from earthquakes, storms, and even fires, it still remains... resilient as ever.
📍 Coast Miwok Lands
🧭 Point Reyes National Seashore
📷 03.JAN.2026 Sony A7Cii
Want to update my profile pic, instead, created a new character.
Sure it's "off brand" for me. Is it awesome? Yeah!
In the new year, not letting algorithm dictate what to create as I lean more on other tidbits which make me, me!
A depiction of my DnD character
📍Tsnungwe, Hupa Lands
📷 Sony A7Cii
Sure it's "off brand" for me. Is it awesome? Yeah!
In the new year, not letting algorithm dictate what to create as I lean more on other tidbits which make me, me!
A depiction of my DnD character
📍Tsnungwe, Hupa Lands
📷 Sony A7Cii
December 26, 2025 at 5:39 PM
Want to update my profile pic, instead, created a new character.
Sure it's "off brand" for me. Is it awesome? Yeah!
In the new year, not letting algorithm dictate what to create as I lean more on other tidbits which make me, me!
A depiction of my DnD character
📍Tsnungwe, Hupa Lands
📷 Sony A7Cii
Sure it's "off brand" for me. Is it awesome? Yeah!
In the new year, not letting algorithm dictate what to create as I lean more on other tidbits which make me, me!
A depiction of my DnD character
📍Tsnungwe, Hupa Lands
📷 Sony A7Cii
🎄 Wishing everyone a Happy Holiday! 🎄🙂
📍 Ahwahneechee Lands
🧭 Yosemite National Park
📷 Sony A7Cii
📍 Ahwahneechee Lands
🧭 Yosemite National Park
📷 Sony A7Cii
December 26, 2025 at 12:05 AM
🎄 Wishing everyone a Happy Holiday! 🎄🙂
📍 Ahwahneechee Lands
🧭 Yosemite National Park
📷 Sony A7Cii
📍 Ahwahneechee Lands
🧭 Yosemite National Park
📷 Sony A7Cii
Breathtaking ⛰️
In 2024, finally got a chance to visit a National Park I've had on my list for a while. Although a short visit, the inspiring landscape was just breathtaking... literally and figuratively 😅
📍 Ute & Cheyenne Lands
🧭 Rocky Mountain National Park
📷 20.AUG.2024 Sony A7Cii
In 2024, finally got a chance to visit a National Park I've had on my list for a while. Although a short visit, the inspiring landscape was just breathtaking... literally and figuratively 😅
📍 Ute & Cheyenne Lands
🧭 Rocky Mountain National Park
📷 20.AUG.2024 Sony A7Cii
December 24, 2025 at 4:12 AM
Breathtaking ⛰️
In 2024, finally got a chance to visit a National Park I've had on my list for a while. Although a short visit, the inspiring landscape was just breathtaking... literally and figuratively 😅
📍 Ute & Cheyenne Lands
🧭 Rocky Mountain National Park
📷 20.AUG.2024 Sony A7Cii
In 2024, finally got a chance to visit a National Park I've had on my list for a while. Although a short visit, the inspiring landscape was just breathtaking... literally and figuratively 😅
📍 Ute & Cheyenne Lands
🧭 Rocky Mountain National Park
📷 20.AUG.2024 Sony A7Cii
If you see this, post your favorite Star Wars character.
December 22, 2025 at 6:56 AM
If you see this, post your favorite Star Wars character.
Winter ❄
So begins the period when days after Winter Solstice slowly become longer, but not before we at least enjoy the solitude and calm of the Winter Season.
📍 Mountain Maidu Lands
🧭 Lassen Volcanic National Park
📷 01.DEC.2024 - Sony A7Cii
So begins the period when days after Winter Solstice slowly become longer, but not before we at least enjoy the solitude and calm of the Winter Season.
📍 Mountain Maidu Lands
🧭 Lassen Volcanic National Park
📷 01.DEC.2024 - Sony A7Cii
December 22, 2025 at 5:17 AM
Winter ❄
So begins the period when days after Winter Solstice slowly become longer, but not before we at least enjoy the solitude and calm of the Winter Season.
📍 Mountain Maidu Lands
🧭 Lassen Volcanic National Park
📷 01.DEC.2024 - Sony A7Cii
So begins the period when days after Winter Solstice slowly become longer, but not before we at least enjoy the solitude and calm of the Winter Season.
📍 Mountain Maidu Lands
🧭 Lassen Volcanic National Park
📷 01.DEC.2024 - Sony A7Cii
Weather sure is keeping things busy. Flash Flood Warning for a good portion of Humboldt County. Lots of traffic incidents this morning too. Stay safe out there folks, probably best not to travel to the Redwoods today.
December 21, 2025 at 7:47 PM
Weather sure is keeping things busy. Flash Flood Warning for a good portion of Humboldt County. Lots of traffic incidents this morning too. Stay safe out there folks, probably best not to travel to the Redwoods today.
Looks like the heavy rains originally intended for the SF/Bay Area went further north... When it rains, it pours, and it's definitely feeling like it! 🌧️
December 21, 2025 at 3:04 PM
Looks like the heavy rains originally intended for the SF/Bay Area went further north... When it rains, it pours, and it's definitely feeling like it! 🌧️
Visited the Peanuts Museum a while back where a little exhibit on a wall stood out to me changing my approach to the everyday life: The Creative Process.
Specifically the spontaneity of creating...
Inspired, a new creative habit formed. 🙂
🧭 Charles M. Schulz Museum
📷 Sony A7Cii
🗓️ 20.OCT.2025
Specifically the spontaneity of creating...
Inspired, a new creative habit formed. 🙂
🧭 Charles M. Schulz Museum
📷 Sony A7Cii
🗓️ 20.OCT.2025
December 21, 2025 at 4:37 AM
Visited the Peanuts Museum a while back where a little exhibit on a wall stood out to me changing my approach to the everyday life: The Creative Process.
Specifically the spontaneity of creating...
Inspired, a new creative habit formed. 🙂
🧭 Charles M. Schulz Museum
📷 Sony A7Cii
🗓️ 20.OCT.2025
Specifically the spontaneity of creating...
Inspired, a new creative habit formed. 🙂
🧭 Charles M. Schulz Museum
📷 Sony A7Cii
🗓️ 20.OCT.2025
It's been a while since I've been on here... And I just want to say, for once, I can rest easy for now knowing our trajectory is possible for a better future.
With that in mind, LETS GO! 🌊🙌🏽
With that in mind, LETS GO! 🌊🙌🏽
November 5, 2025 at 6:17 AM
It's been a while since I've been on here... And I just want to say, for once, I can rest easy for now knowing our trajectory is possible for a better future.
With that in mind, LETS GO! 🌊🙌🏽
With that in mind, LETS GO! 🌊🙌🏽
Was on the job today so couldn't join in on events today... And can't out loudly say where I stand, but there were definitely signs about where I stood. 🙂
Oh these Rebel symbols you say? Nothing in particular, just a Star Wars fan! ✌🏽
Oh these Rebel symbols you say? Nothing in particular, just a Star Wars fan! ✌🏽
June 15, 2025 at 1:32 AM
Was on the job today so couldn't join in on events today... And can't out loudly say where I stand, but there were definitely signs about where I stood. 🙂
Oh these Rebel symbols you say? Nothing in particular, just a Star Wars fan! ✌🏽
Oh these Rebel symbols you say? Nothing in particular, just a Star Wars fan! ✌🏽
Day 1 of 9 towards obtaining Wilderness First Responder in the books! Finally got around to taking this course, upgrading my certification from Wilderness First Aid.
May 31, 2025 at 1:40 AM
Day 1 of 9 towards obtaining Wilderness First Responder in the books! Finally got around to taking this course, upgrading my certification from Wilderness First Aid.
Got myself a "new" (bought used) 70-300mm lens after capturing with my 24mm prime for the longest time. Already happy after a quick field test the other day!
Can't wait to get out again 🙂
📍 Yurok Lands
🧭 Trinidad, CA
📷 #Sony #A7Cii
#Photography #Outdoors #California
Can't wait to get out again 🙂
📍 Yurok Lands
🧭 Trinidad, CA
📷 #Sony #A7Cii
#Photography #Outdoors #California
May 23, 2025 at 4:12 AM
Got myself a "new" (bought used) 70-300mm lens after capturing with my 24mm prime for the longest time. Already happy after a quick field test the other day!
Can't wait to get out again 🙂
📍 Yurok Lands
🧭 Trinidad, CA
📷 #Sony #A7Cii
#Photography #Outdoors #California
Can't wait to get out again 🙂
📍 Yurok Lands
🧭 Trinidad, CA
📷 #Sony #A7Cii
#Photography #Outdoors #California
A serene backpacking adventure while exploring Endor-er... Redwood National & State Parks.
📍 Yurok Lands
📷 #Sony A7Cii
#Photography #Endor #NationalParks #Backpacking
📍 Yurok Lands
📷 #Sony A7Cii
#Photography #Endor #NationalParks #Backpacking
May 5, 2025 at 12:16 AM
A serene backpacking adventure while exploring Endor-er... Redwood National & State Parks.
📍 Yurok Lands
📷 #Sony A7Cii
#Photography #Endor #NationalParks #Backpacking
📍 Yurok Lands
📷 #Sony A7Cii
#Photography #Endor #NationalParks #Backpacking
Bright Suns (Good day in Batuuan) fellow travelers! #MayThe4th be with you! ✌🏽
Just some of my favorite photography captures from Batuu West last year when I traveled to a galaxy far far away to celebrate this day. 🌌
📷 #Sony A7IV
#Photography #StarWars #Disneyland
Just some of my favorite photography captures from Batuu West last year when I traveled to a galaxy far far away to celebrate this day. 🌌
📷 #Sony A7IV
#Photography #StarWars #Disneyland
May 4, 2025 at 2:47 PM
Bright Suns (Good day in Batuuan) fellow travelers! #MayThe4th be with you! ✌🏽
Just some of my favorite photography captures from Batuu West last year when I traveled to a galaxy far far away to celebrate this day. 🌌
📷 #Sony A7IV
#Photography #StarWars #Disneyland
Just some of my favorite photography captures from Batuu West last year when I traveled to a galaxy far far away to celebrate this day. 🌌
📷 #Sony A7IV
#Photography #StarWars #Disneyland
In a busy life, sometimes spontaneous adventures happen. Thankfully got a trusty rig for such scenarios: GALILEO.
Acronym for: Gear for Adaptive Living, Integrated Logistics, & Exploration Outpost. 😅 It gets the job done!
📷 #PentaxK1000
🎞️ #Kodak Gold 200
#Travel #FilmCollective #Photography
Acronym for: Gear for Adaptive Living, Integrated Logistics, & Exploration Outpost. 😅 It gets the job done!
📷 #PentaxK1000
🎞️ #Kodak Gold 200
#Travel #FilmCollective #Photography
April 29, 2025 at 3:41 PM
In a busy life, sometimes spontaneous adventures happen. Thankfully got a trusty rig for such scenarios: GALILEO.
Acronym for: Gear for Adaptive Living, Integrated Logistics, & Exploration Outpost. 😅 It gets the job done!
📷 #PentaxK1000
🎞️ #Kodak Gold 200
#Travel #FilmCollective #Photography
Acronym for: Gear for Adaptive Living, Integrated Logistics, & Exploration Outpost. 😅 It gets the job done!
📷 #PentaxK1000
🎞️ #Kodak Gold 200
#Travel #FilmCollective #Photography
Limitless Exploration 🌐
When I visited the Exploratorium in SF for the first time, felt like a kid again as I took such appreciation for the sciences. The world is our classroom and we still have lots to learn.
📷 #PentaxK1000
🎞️ Fuji 200
#SanFrancisco #FilmCollective #Photography
When I visited the Exploratorium in SF for the first time, felt like a kid again as I took such appreciation for the sciences. The world is our classroom and we still have lots to learn.
📷 #PentaxK1000
🎞️ Fuji 200
#SanFrancisco #FilmCollective #Photography
April 28, 2025 at 2:48 PM
Limitless Exploration 🌐
When I visited the Exploratorium in SF for the first time, felt like a kid again as I took such appreciation for the sciences. The world is our classroom and we still have lots to learn.
📷 #PentaxK1000
🎞️ Fuji 200
#SanFrancisco #FilmCollective #Photography
When I visited the Exploratorium in SF for the first time, felt like a kid again as I took such appreciation for the sciences. The world is our classroom and we still have lots to learn.
📷 #PentaxK1000
🎞️ Fuji 200
#SanFrancisco #FilmCollective #Photography
Happy Earth Day! 🌎
Some of the smallest actions can build towards a sustainable future and it doesn't necessarily have to be outdoors. A trip to the science museum to learn about our home can be just as impactful.
🧭 California Academy of Sciences
📷 Sony A7Cii
#EarthDay #Science #Sustainability
Some of the smallest actions can build towards a sustainable future and it doesn't necessarily have to be outdoors. A trip to the science museum to learn about our home can be just as impactful.
🧭 California Academy of Sciences
📷 Sony A7Cii
#EarthDay #Science #Sustainability
April 22, 2025 at 3:28 PM
Happy Earth Day! 🌎
Some of the smallest actions can build towards a sustainable future and it doesn't necessarily have to be outdoors. A trip to the science museum to learn about our home can be just as impactful.
🧭 California Academy of Sciences
📷 Sony A7Cii
#EarthDay #Science #Sustainability
Some of the smallest actions can build towards a sustainable future and it doesn't necessarily have to be outdoors. A trip to the science museum to learn about our home can be just as impactful.
🧭 California Academy of Sciences
📷 Sony A7Cii
#EarthDay #Science #Sustainability
Pause & Enjoy ☕
In midst of chaos, sometimes life might give you a subtle hint to just pause and to enjoy the moment.
📷 Sony A7CII
📍 Native Lands of the Wiyot
🧭 2025.JAN.09 in Eureka, CA
#Photography #SonyCamera #CoffeeShopVibe
In midst of chaos, sometimes life might give you a subtle hint to just pause and to enjoy the moment.
📷 Sony A7CII
📍 Native Lands of the Wiyot
🧭 2025.JAN.09 in Eureka, CA
#Photography #SonyCamera #CoffeeShopVibe
April 14, 2025 at 3:43 PM
Pause & Enjoy ☕
In midst of chaos, sometimes life might give you a subtle hint to just pause and to enjoy the moment.
📷 Sony A7CII
📍 Native Lands of the Wiyot
🧭 2025.JAN.09 in Eureka, CA
#Photography #SonyCamera #CoffeeShopVibe
In midst of chaos, sometimes life might give you a subtle hint to just pause and to enjoy the moment.
📷 Sony A7CII
📍 Native Lands of the Wiyot
🧭 2025.JAN.09 in Eureka, CA
#Photography #SonyCamera #CoffeeShopVibe
What an amazing sight to witness! ✊🏽
Some quick captures of the #HandsOff Rally at the Humboldt County Courthouse in Eureka #California
Some quick captures of the #HandsOff Rally at the Humboldt County Courthouse in Eureka #California
April 5, 2025 at 10:22 PM
What an amazing sight to witness! ✊🏽
Some quick captures of the #HandsOff Rally at the Humboldt County Courthouse in Eureka #California
Some quick captures of the #HandsOff Rally at the Humboldt County Courthouse in Eureka #California
Life is like a Rollercoaster
A throwback as I ponder how best to describe the feelings and general sense of what life is giving these days. Also reminder to myself of the simple amusement enjoyed in good company.
🧭 #Disney California Adventure Park
📷 #PentaxK1000
🎞️ #Kodak Gold 200 #FilmPhotography
A throwback as I ponder how best to describe the feelings and general sense of what life is giving these days. Also reminder to myself of the simple amusement enjoyed in good company.
🧭 #Disney California Adventure Park
📷 #PentaxK1000
🎞️ #Kodak Gold 200 #FilmPhotography
April 3, 2025 at 7:28 PM
Life is like a Rollercoaster
A throwback as I ponder how best to describe the feelings and general sense of what life is giving these days. Also reminder to myself of the simple amusement enjoyed in good company.
🧭 #Disney California Adventure Park
📷 #PentaxK1000
🎞️ #Kodak Gold 200 #FilmPhotography
A throwback as I ponder how best to describe the feelings and general sense of what life is giving these days. Also reminder to myself of the simple amusement enjoyed in good company.
🧭 #Disney California Adventure Park
📷 #PentaxK1000
🎞️ #Kodak Gold 200 #FilmPhotography
Watched a short documentary of the Super Bowl Halftime show and wondered, what if #EmergencyManagement did this level of production to showcase the profession using exercises?
It might give understanding of what Emergency Managers do beyond response for the public. (Can you spot ICS-style vests?)
It might give understanding of what Emergency Managers do beyond response for the public. (Can you spot ICS-style vests?)
How Kendrick Lamar’s EPIC Super Bowl Halftime Show was Designed & Built in 8 Minutes
YouTube video by NFL
youtu.be
March 29, 2025 at 9:32 PM
Watched a short documentary of the Super Bowl Halftime show and wondered, what if #EmergencyManagement did this level of production to showcase the profession using exercises?
It might give understanding of what Emergency Managers do beyond response for the public. (Can you spot ICS-style vests?)
It might give understanding of what Emergency Managers do beyond response for the public. (Can you spot ICS-style vests?)
Hiking season is near, stay safe out there!
Being one of the coordinators for this incident on the infamous Lost Coast Trail, for this level of technical complexity and challenging region, it really does take a multi-agency response for a successful rescue.
#SAR #SearchAndRescue #LostCoastTrail
Being one of the coordinators for this incident on the infamous Lost Coast Trail, for this level of technical complexity and challenging region, it really does take a multi-agency response for a successful rescue.
#SAR #SearchAndRescue #LostCoastTrail
[New Video] Multiple Agencies Rescue Stranded Hikers on Lost Coast Trail
“This rescue required the coordinated efforts of six different agencies, utilizing millions of dollars of specialized equipment and extensive training to ensure a safe and professional outcome.
kymkemp.com
March 24, 2025 at 11:08 PM
Hiking season is near, stay safe out there!
Being one of the coordinators for this incident on the infamous Lost Coast Trail, for this level of technical complexity and challenging region, it really does take a multi-agency response for a successful rescue.
#SAR #SearchAndRescue #LostCoastTrail
Being one of the coordinators for this incident on the infamous Lost Coast Trail, for this level of technical complexity and challenging region, it really does take a multi-agency response for a successful rescue.
#SAR #SearchAndRescue #LostCoastTrail
Still Life 📷
Weather letting up for a couple days in Northern California so taking advantage of it while I can ☀️
📍 Native Lands of the Yurok
🧭 Seascape Restaurant (Tribal Owned
#Photography
Weather letting up for a couple days in Northern California so taking advantage of it while I can ☀️
📍 Native Lands of the Yurok
🧭 Seascape Restaurant (Tribal Owned
#Photography
March 24, 2025 at 6:56 PM
Still Life 📷
Weather letting up for a couple days in Northern California so taking advantage of it while I can ☀️
📍 Native Lands of the Yurok
🧭 Seascape Restaurant (Tribal Owned
#Photography
Weather letting up for a couple days in Northern California so taking advantage of it while I can ☀️
📍 Native Lands of the Yurok
🧭 Seascape Restaurant (Tribal Owned
#Photography
This has wide ranging implications which is going to hurt many communities reliant on international tourism. In particular, rural communities whose very economy is reliant on the typical summer travel season and especially those recently affected by disasters still recovering. #ThruHiking #ParkChat
ICE under Trump doesn't stop at persecuting undocumented immigrants. They're also harassing tourists with valid visas. CBP shattered the trail dreams of a German hiker: detained, deported, banned for five years. Wrote this up for @thetrek.bsky.social on her ordeal: thetrek.co/a-german-thr...
German Thru-Hiker Detained, Deported, and Banned From US - The Trek
An experienced thru-hiker traveling to the US to hike the AZT last month says she was treated inhumanely and deported without justification.
thetrek.co
March 10, 2025 at 10:20 PM
This has wide ranging implications which is going to hurt many communities reliant on international tourism. In particular, rural communities whose very economy is reliant on the typical summer travel season and especially those recently affected by disasters still recovering. #ThruHiking #ParkChat