Education
Union College, bachelor’s degree in international rescue and relief
Certifications
Wilderness emergency medical technician, rescue 3 international agency instructor, wilderness first responder, swiftwater rescue technician, recreational rappelling operator, rope rescue specialist, ice rescue technician
Favorite outdoor memory
I think one of my favorite outdoor memories was the day I spent in Yosemite Valley with two of my good buddies climbing all over the park from sunrise to sunset. We were pretty disorganized and not everything went as planned, but it was a gorgeous day and we ended up having a blast!
Favorite outdoor achievement
I think a big highlight for me was getting to see the girls who were in my first-ever backpacking group with AT get to summit Shasta. They went from feeling apprehensive about the first backpack to absolutely crushing it on Shasta, and it was so cool to see how much they grew in self-confidence and resilience through it.
Favorite place you’ve traveled
The Grand Canyon is probably the most beautiful, magical, incredible place I’ve ever been. The sheer range of geology, the rapids, the hikes—there’s so much to explore… and my river trip was done with the most incredible crew (isn’t that always what makes a place?).
Favorite hobbies
I’m a lot more into reading than I used to be, and whitewater paddling is my FAVE.
Previous Adventure Treks trips include Colorado Explorer, California Challenge 3, Pacific Northwest Adventure, Ultimate Northwest