
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.
Recent Articles
Best Splitboards of 2025
Last Updated: January 9, 2025
Thanks to a considerable rise in backcountry adventuring of late, splitboarding is having a moment. With the ability to separate your board on the way up and secure the halves together for a true snowboarding experience on the way down, splitboards...
Salomon X Ultra 5 Mid GTX Women's Hiking Boot Review
Last Updated: July 14, 2025
Salomon’s X Ultra line has been a long-time favorite among hikers, backpackers, and backcountry explorers alike. The latest version to their high-top hiking boot, the X Ultra 5 Mid GTX, features some notable upgrades from the outgoing 4, including...
Backcountry Skiing Checklist
Last Updated: January 3, 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. Our detailed backcountry skiing checklist below covers everything from...
Best Women’s Baselayers of 2025
Last Updated: April 18, 2025
Your baselayer may not be the most exciting part of your layering system, but make no mistake: It’s certainly one of the most important. As your next-to-skin article of clothing, baselayers are tasked with the all-important duties of pulling moisture...