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.
