Expertise & Background

• Topics of Expertise: Backcountry skiing, snowboarding, mountaineering, climbing, trail running, backpacking, hiking, surfing, mountain biking
• Education: MFA in Creative Writing, University of Notre Dame; MBA from UC Berkeley
• Years of Writing: 20+
• Years of Gear Testing: 20+
• Certifications: Wilderness EMT, AIARE Level 1&2
• Club or Association Memberships: Shralpinist's Society
• Previous Publications: Powder, Outside, Couloir, Backcountry, Telemark, Tahoe Quarterly, Backpacker, Oxygen

Why I Chose This Career

I need to be outside as much as possible.

How I Began My Career

I started writing seriously while working as a backcountry ranger in Canyonlands, National Park. From there, I was able to craft those stories and others about time spent in the mountains, deserts, rivers, and oceans into various articles and publications focused on being outside, why it's important, and how to do it well.