I grew up roaming the many trails around Mt. Tamalpais and West Marin county, instilling in me a deep love and respect for the outdoors that was only surpassed by my passion for horses. By 8 years old, my palomino pony and I were spending most afternoons exploring the redwoods, searching for birds in the trees and crawdads in the creeks. 
 
By the time I entered high school, my fascination with the natural world had spawned a growing interest in photography which was fostered via student expeditions hosted by National Geographic, which took me to the remote shores of the Hudson Bay and dramatic vistas in Yellowstone National Park. Learning firsthand from accomplished photojournalists revealed the array of creative possibilities that documenting wild spaces offered. From then on, I knew incorporating adventure in my life would be a priority. 
 
I completed an undergraduate degree from Montana State University in History education with a special interest in the birth of the American West. I was drawn to Bozeman as much by the outdoor and horsemanship opportunities that the area offered as by the university itself. As a student, I worked for MSU’s experimental research farm caring for dozens of horses and brought my personal horse along with me to college in my sophomore year. 
 
After moving back to California in mid-2023, the trail bug bit me hard once again. Balancing a full-time teaching job and caring for my horse, I spent every free moment I had exploring on horseback and immersing myself in the sport of endurance riding, something I had long admired and been eager to try for myself. I logged hundreds of trail miles across northern California in 2024, attending races, testing gear, and dipping my toes into ultralight horse packing, another interest of mine.
 
My passion for adventuring has inspired me to build a community of like minded enthusiasts in the horsemanship, trail running, and backpacking communities. I look forward to extending my reach through writing and photography as I continue participating in and crewing for endurance events around the western US.  I’m always interested in hearing about others’ experiences exploring the outdoors and I am currently open to inquiries about brand representation, event reporting and photography.