Chapter One • The Beginning (2024)

Where strangers became friends.

Every tradition starts with a first gathering. In June 2024, people from five states took a chance on a simple idea—meeting on Oregon's Alvord Desert to celebrate freedom, friendship, and nature. We didn't know exactly what to expect, and we certainly weren't thinking about taking hundreds of photos. We were simply enjoying the moment. These images are a glimpse into the weekend that started it all.