The Dream Chaser

Michael Routh finds inspiration in the solitude of the less-explored backcountry

By Mark Edward Harris, Photography By Michael Routh

Updated July 1, 2016

In Native American cultures, a dream catcher—a handmade decorated hoop with a net—is used to filter nightmares and snare dreams.

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Originally Published September 1, 2012

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