Expertise & Background
- Topics of Expertise: Backpacking, bikepacking, trail running, camping, climbing, archery
- Education: Bachelor of Arts, English / Creative Writing
- Years of Writing: 15
- Years of Gear Testing: 10+
- Previous Publications: New York Times, Outside Magazine, Longreads, Backpacker, Lonely Planet, TripAdvisor, Huffington Post, The Strategist, Runner’s World, Travel + Leisure, The Trek, Women’s Health, Men’s Health, Popular Mechanics, Runner’s World, Bicycling Magazine, Adventure Cycling, Backpacking Light, Wide Open Spaces
Why I Chose This Career
I have always enjoyed backcountry travel and writing, and somehow figured out a way to turn it into a career between writing, editing, and gear testing.
How I Began My Career
I started as an intern with a local outdoors magazine. After thru-hiking the Appalachian Trail I took a job as the managing editor for an outdoor publication and continued as a full-time freelance writer from there.
Recent Articles
Salomon ADV Skin 5 Hydration Vest Review
Last Updated: June 23, 2025
Salomon holds a strong corner of the hydration vest market, landing at the top of our running vest reviews year after year. The ADV Skin 5 checks all the boxes, with accessible, easy-to-organize pockets, a comfortable fit, and a 5-liter capacity...
Hoka Speedgoat 2 Trail Running Shoe Review
Last Updated: July 22, 2025
The Hoka Speedgoat 2 was my favorite version of this shoe, and the rerelease is a nearly identical throwback, from the stellar comfort, fit, traction, colors and throwback logo
Salomon S/Lab Pulsar 4 Trail Running Shoe Review
Last Updated: June 26, 2025
Every so often, a pair of trail running shoes comes along that just makes running fun. This year, it's the Salomon's S/Lab Pulsar 4 for me. These performance-oriented shoes have the most stable, locked-in feel of anything I've tested this season...
Best Women’s Hiking Leggings of 2025
Last Updated: August 20, 2025
While hiking pants have come a long way since their inception, it’s no secret that many women still struggle to find a good all-around fit. Enter hiking leggings, which provide a nice dose of added support thanks to their snug fit and are made with...