Expertise & Background

• Topics of Expertise: Mountain Biking, Gravel Biking, Bikepacking, Climbing
• Education: Bachelor of Science in Conservation Biology from The University of Minnesota Twin Cities
• Years of Writing: 3
• Years of Gear Testing: 2
• Certifications: CPR, WFR, AMGA SPI
• Club or Association Memberships: AAA
• Previous Publications: The Radavist, Bikepacking.com, Pinkbike

Why I Chose This Career

At heart, I'm a creative with lots of opinions on equipment. Gear testing is the physical incarnation of what happens in my head, but I also get to take photos of my friends and contribute to a community. It's a fun pastime that combines so much of what I love.

How I Began My Career

Becoming a freelance photographer and writer happened on accident. I enjoyed taking photos of my friends, one of whom worked for an online mountain bike publication. They needed a photographer on very short notice, so I took the job. It was only once I accepted it did I realize I'd also be writing the associated article. After that, I started pursuing more of this kind of work.