Expertise & Background
- Topics of Expertise: Climbing, trail running, backpacking, hiking, camping, downhill skiing
- Education: Bachelor of Science in Journalism, Northwestern University
- Years of Writing: 8+
- Years of Gear Testing: 6+
- Certifications: Wilderness First Responder, CPR, AIARE Level 1
- Club or Association Memberships: Access Fund, American Alpine Club
- Previous Publications: Backpacker Magazine
Why I Chose This Career
As a writer and editor for Switchback Travel, I’ve been able to merge my journalism background with my love for the outdoors—a perfect convergence of my expertise and personal passions.
How I Began My Career
My first professional writing experience was with Backpacker Magazine in 2016, where I interned during a semester in college. During my time there, I fell in love with the Rocky Mountains and committed to pursuing a career in the outdoor industry.
Recent Articles
Best Outdoor Clothing Brands
Last Updated: November 1, 2025
The outdoor clothing market is vast, and includes everything from juggernaut worldwide retailers to boutique businesses creating made-to-order products. For this roundup of the best outdoor clothing brands...
Mountain Hardwear Crater Lake Hoody Review
Last Updated: January 24, 2025
We love sun hoodies for everything from hiking to rock climbing, paddling, and backcountry skiing—basically, any activity that involves a solar reflector like rock, water, or snow. Among the myriad options, Mountain Hardwear’s Crater Lake Hoody was...
Flylow Gear Lucy Jacket Review
Last Updated: October 21, 2025
Colorado-borne Flylow Gear has been growing in popularity, and it's easy to see why. This brand is churning out high-performing and high-styling gear with price tags that severely undercut a lot of the competition. Case in point is the Lucy Jacket...
Arc’teryx Beta SL Jacket Review
Last Updated: October 9, 2024
North Vancouver-based Arc’teryx is no stranger to harsh mountain weather, and their Beta hardshell collection is well equipped to handle rough and rowdy conditions. We recently put the aptly named Beta SL (short for “superlight”) to the test on a late...