Professional
Climbing Specialist for the North Carolina Outward Bound School in Asheville, NC
March 2022-present
I facilitate climbing and high ropes course days for NCOBS courses. I can be the single point of accountability for single pitch days, both bottom and top belay. On day 3 of a 3 day climbing block, I may guide students up a grade II multi-pitch of Table Rock. I also run professional development clinics for staff.
March 2022-present
I facilitate climbing and high ropes course days for NCOBS courses. I can be the single point of accountability for single pitch days, both bottom and top belay. On day 3 of a 3 day climbing block, I may guide students up a grade II multi-pitch of Table Rock. I also run professional development clinics for staff.
Lead Instructor for the North Carolina Outward Bound School in Asheville, NC
May 2019-present
I instruct crews of middle and high schoolers as well as adults on backpacking based expedition courses, with rock climbing & whitewater canoe skill blocks. These courses promote self growth through challenge, and my role can vary from risk manager to emotional supporter. I work courses that are 5-42 days in length. The 2020 season did not run programming due to COVID-19.
May 2019-present
I instruct crews of middle and high schoolers as well as adults on backpacking based expedition courses, with rock climbing & whitewater canoe skill blocks. These courses promote self growth through challenge, and my role can vary from risk manager to emotional supporter. I work courses that are 5-42 days in length. The 2020 season did not run programming due to COVID-19.
Ski Technician for Big Sky Rentals in Big Sky, MT
2019-2021
I worked two winters for Boyne Resorts at their destination mountain in Montana in the ski demo shop. I spent time as a boot fitter, ski technician, and cashier. I worked with skis, boots, and bindings from Head, Atomic, Rossignol, Volkl, Stokli, Blizzard, Salomon, and Nordica.
2019-2021
I worked two winters for Boyne Resorts at their destination mountain in Montana in the ski demo shop. I spent time as a boot fitter, ski technician, and cashier. I worked with skis, boots, and bindings from Head, Atomic, Rossignol, Volkl, Stokli, Blizzard, Salomon, and Nordica.
Trip Leader for Penn State Outdoor Adventures in University Park, PA
2017-2019
Led backpacking and caving trips as well as facilitated groups on the high ropes course. Training semester in fall of 2017 included lessons in group development, conflict resolution, Leave No Trace, environmental ethics, risk management, and decision making. Continued opportunities for professional development through Outdoor Adventures included clinics, bi-weekly staff meetings, and certification courses.
2017-2019
Led backpacking and caving trips as well as facilitated groups on the high ropes course. Training semester in fall of 2017 included lessons in group development, conflict resolution, Leave No Trace, environmental ethics, risk management, and decision making. Continued opportunities for professional development through Outdoor Adventures included clinics, bi-weekly staff meetings, and certification courses.
Instructor for the Appalachian Mountain Club's Teen Wilderness Adventures in White Mountains, NH
2018
For the summer, I led groups of up to 8 teens with one other co instructor on 5-11 day trips in the White Mountains of New Hampshire. Sports included backpacking, canoeing, and climbing.
2018
For the summer, I led groups of up to 8 teens with one other co instructor on 5-11 day trips in the White Mountains of New Hampshire. Sports included backpacking, canoeing, and climbing.
Internship with Marriott at their Mountain Valley Lodge in Breckenridge, CO
2017-2018
Worked in the Activities Department during a winter term. This involved guiding snowshoe and stargazing hikes as well as running apres ski socials and evening activities for the guests.
2017-2018
Worked in the Activities Department during a winter term. This involved guiding snowshoe and stargazing hikes as well as running apres ski socials and evening activities for the guests.
Travel
Patagonia - Winter 2022/23
I worked a 24 day semester phase for NCOBS in the Nahuel Huapi National Park, based out of Bariloche, Argentina. After the course, I spent a month climbing independently with friends at Cerro Ventana and Frey in Argentina, as well as Valle Cochamo in Chile. More info can be found in Dec '22 & Jan '23 blogs.
I worked a 24 day semester phase for NCOBS in the Nahuel Huapi National Park, based out of Bariloche, Argentina. After the course, I spent a month climbing independently with friends at Cerro Ventana and Frey in Argentina, as well as Valle Cochamo in Chile. More info can be found in Dec '22 & Jan '23 blogs.
'First Taste of Dirtbag Life' Road Trip - Summer & Fall 2020
In the wake of Covid, I spent four months living out of my Toyota Rav-4. I drove 13,000 miles and spent time in all corners of the country while climbing, hiking, biking, exploring, being. Best coverage of this travel experience resides in my blogs from July-Oct 2020.
In the wake of Covid, I spent four months living out of my Toyota Rav-4. I drove 13,000 miles and spent time in all corners of the country while climbing, hiking, biking, exploring, being. Best coverage of this travel experience resides in my blogs from July-Oct 2020.
Mountains-to-Sea Trail - Fall 2019
I solo backpacked a 220 mile section of this long trail that stretches across the whole state of North Carolina. I hiked from the start at Clingman's Dome in the Great Smoky Mountains back to the NCOBS base camp at Table Rock. I completed this MST section in 15 days.
I solo backpacked a 220 mile section of this long trail that stretches across the whole state of North Carolina. I hiked from the start at Clingman's Dome in the Great Smoky Mountains back to the NCOBS base camp at Table Rock. I completed this MST section in 15 days.
Peru - Winter 2018/19
Over school break I visited Peru for 3 weeks of independent travel with my family friend. We visited Lima, Cusco, and Puerto Maldonado. This allowed us to explore a big city, a spiritual center, and the Amazon Jungle. We participated in a great variety of outdoor & adrenaline activities including hiking, zip lining, surfing, sandboarding, piranha fishing and many more.
Over school break I visited Peru for 3 weeks of independent travel with my family friend. We visited Lima, Cusco, and Puerto Maldonado. This allowed us to explore a big city, a spiritual center, and the Amazon Jungle. We participated in a great variety of outdoor & adrenaline activities including hiking, zip lining, surfing, sandboarding, piranha fishing and many more.
Canada and Europe - Summer 2017
This was independent travel with various friends. First, in Canada was 2 days in Montreal, 2 days in Quebec City, then a night camping in Parc National de Frontenac. Immediately following this was a total of 3.5 weeks in Europe doing mainly sightseeing and water sports. Cities visited include Lisbon, Sintra, Madrid, Toledo, Paris, London, Rome, and Copenhagen.
This was independent travel with various friends. First, in Canada was 2 days in Montreal, 2 days in Quebec City, then a night camping in Parc National de Frontenac. Immediately following this was a total of 3.5 weeks in Europe doing mainly sightseeing and water sports. Cities visited include Lisbon, Sintra, Madrid, Toledo, Paris, London, Rome, and Copenhagen.
The Long Trail - Summer 2016
The Long Trail is a 273 mile distance hiking trail from the Massachusetts/ Vermont border to the Canada/Vermont border that runs along the ridge of the Green Mountains. I completed thru-hiking this trail solo in 21 days. My trail name was "Mac n Cheese" because of my love for the food.
The Long Trail is a 273 mile distance hiking trail from the Massachusetts/ Vermont border to the Canada/Vermont border that runs along the ridge of the Green Mountains. I completed thru-hiking this trail solo in 21 days. My trail name was "Mac n Cheese" because of my love for the food.
Thailand - Summer 2016
30 day student group trip led by Pacific Discovery, who runs "inspiring educational adventures". This trip included visiting the major cities of Bangkok and Chiang Mai, volunteering at the Elephant Nature Park, experiencing a meditation retreat at a Buddhist monastery, and jungle trekking in Khao Sok National Park.
30 day student group trip led by Pacific Discovery, who runs "inspiring educational adventures". This trip included visiting the major cities of Bangkok and Chiang Mai, volunteering at the Elephant Nature Park, experiencing a meditation retreat at a Buddhist monastery, and jungle trekking in Khao Sok National Park.
Israel - Winter 2015/16
10 day Birthright sightseeing and historical tour across the whole country followed by 5 days of independent travel to the southern tip, Eilat. Here my sister and I were able to see the country through hiking, jeep tours, and skydiving.
10 day Birthright sightseeing and historical tour across the whole country followed by 5 days of independent travel to the southern tip, Eilat. Here my sister and I were able to see the country through hiking, jeep tours, and skydiving.