Expertise & Background

• Topics of Expertise: Climbing, backpacking, hiking, camping, backcountry skiing, mountaineering
• Education: MFA in Creative Writing, Western Washington University
• Years of Writing: 8
• Years of Gear Testing: 4+
• Certifications: CPR, AIARE Level 1
• Previous Publications: GearJunkie, Mount Baker Experience Magazine, various creative writing magazines

Why I Chose This Career

Writing for Switchback Travel is the perfect blend of my two favorite things: playing outside and playing with words. 

How I Began My Career

My writing experience is rooted in poetry and fiction, and I graduated in 2022 with a Master's Degree in Creative Writing from Western Washington University. Though I was raised camping, 14er-bagging, and horseback riding in Colorado, I quickly fell in love with the rugged North Cascades and dove head-first into rock climbing, backcountry skiing, and the art of PNW bushwhacking—anything that gets me to the top of those peaks.