With extensive backcountry experience and a deep passion for adventure, I have spent decades exploring and planning remote expeditions. I have been guiding trips into the backcountry since 2004, including travel on foot, ski, bike, snowmachine (AKA snowmobile for non-Alaskans), and ATVs.

I have been a backcountry guide, wildland firefighter, and commercial salmon fisherman. I am presently employed by the State of Alaska as a highway construction Engineer. Although I work long hours during the summer, I always find time to plan new expeditions for myself and others. During the off season, I frequently travel outside of Alaska. I want to experience all of the wilderness that our beautiful country has to offer.

I look forward to helping you plan your next trip. You can benefit simply from my trip reports. Alternatively, consider using my planning services.

Achievements

-Member of the first all-female team to finish Cain’s Quest. It is the world’s toughest snowmobile race, a 3,100 km race through the Labrador, Canada wilderness.

-5 time finisher of the Iron Dog Snowmachine Expedition Class; 1,000 miles from Big Lake, AK to Nome, AK, along the Iditarod Trail

-Solo backpacked Rim to Rim to Rim in the Grand Canyon

-Solo backpacked the Kalalau Trail on Kauai (one of the top 10 most dangerous trails in the United States and one of the top 20 most dangerous trails in the world)

-Successfully summitted more than 1/3 of Chugach 120, the tallest 120 peaks in Chugach State Park (AK)

-Helitack and Initial Attack Wildland Firefighter in Fairbanks, Alaska 2004-2006

-Champion Dog Musher, including holding the 100 mile Chatanika Challenge Record