Expertise & Background

• Topics of Expertise: Climbing, trail running, skiing & ski mountaineering, packrafting, backpacking, hunting, fishing
• Education: Master of Arts in Environmental Journalism, University of Colorado Boulder
• Years of Writing: 5+
• Years of Gear Testing: 2+
• Certifications: CPR/First Aid
• Previous Publications: NPR, The Atlantic, High Country News, Outside, Alpinist, and more

Why I Chose This Career

Writing about outdoor gear—along with public land, climate, and wildlife issues—is a perfect way to engage with what I love and value in both my professional and personal life.

How I Began My Career

I started writing about the outdoors serving as an AmeriCorps volunteer after college doing fuels reduction and trail work in the Desert Southwest. From there, I started pitching stories to outlets like Alpinist, and soon decided to make things official by going back to school for journalism.