Expertise & Background
- Topics of Expertise: Running, skiing, travel
- Education: Bachelor of Arts, International Studies and Spanish (2006), Juris Doctor (2009)
- Years of Writing: 15
- Certifications: AIARE Course Instructor, AIARE Pro 2 Certificate of Training
- Club or Association Memberships: American Avalanche Association, American Mountain Guides Association, Central Oregon Avalanche Center
- Previous Publications: 1859 Magazine, Bend Magazine, iRunFar, Men’s Journal, Source Weekly, The Avalanche Review, Travel Oregon
Why I Chose This Career
I love the outdoors, sharing experiences with others, and writing.
How I Began My Career
I began my career as a lawyer before making the shift to the outdoor industry, where I started as a copywriter. After 10+ years in marketing and content management, I began working as a freelance writer for my own personal enjoyment and creative fulfillment, in addition to ski guiding and teaching avalanche courses. In 2022, my side gigs became my full-time job—now, I split my time between guiding/avalanche education in the winter and freelance writing in the summer and fall.
Recent Articles
Best Backcountry (Touring) Ski Bindings of 2025/26
Last Updated: December 23, 2025
Whether you're new to backcountry skiing or have been earning your turns for decades, selecting an alpine touring binding can be a particularly intimidating task. For the 2024/25 season, the market is absolutely flooded with options, ranging from...
Backcountry Skiing Checklist
Last Updated: December 17, 2025
Nothing is more satisfying or adrenaline-inducing than slaying fresh powder in the heart of the backcountry, but you’ll need the right gear to accomplish your ski objectives. Aside from your ski gear, you'll need...
Best Backcountry (Touring) Skis of 2025
Last Updated: November 4, 2025
Unlike their lift-assisted alpine cousins, backcountry skis have two jobs: getting you uphill efficiently while retaining enough power to make the downhill worth the effort (and fun). The good news is that material and construction technologies are...
How to Layer for Backcountry Skiing
Last Updated: January 7, 2025
Backcountry skiing can be an incredibly rewarding way to spend your time outdoors—no crowds, untouched snow, and a skin-track workout to compliment your knee-deep powder turns. But the conflicting demands of uphill and downhill travel can make dialing...