Age: 23

Hometown: Crested Butte, CO

Sponsors: Dynafit, CAMP, Honey Stinger, Rock n’ Roll Sports

Home Club/Team: Crested Butte Nordic Center

What racing accomplishments are you most proud of in the last 5 years? Making this team! 1st place 2018 Grand Traverse ski, run, dual sport, and triple crown. 2019 Sprint National Champion. Part of collegiate National Champion MTB team.

How/when did you start being an endurance athlete? I started running around 8th grade. After moving to CO in 2014 I began skiing, MTBing, and trail running.

Favorite U.S. Skimo Race: The Grand Traverse

What are your nutrition principles? While abroad I think it’s important to fuel with consistent croissant consumption. Did you know an average croissant includes around 4 grams of protein and 6% of your daily iron needs? Amazing stuff. I’m also a vegetarian for environmental reasons.

Favorite training venue: The Crested Butte backcountry

Favortite Mantra: “Rip their f***ing legs off.”

What do you do in the summer to train for skimo? I like to ride my mountain bike and run trails. I also end up doing lots of walking for work. Lots and lots of walking.

Other than your race gear, what are three things you pack for racing trips?: 1) I’m a heavy sunscreen user 2) Boot dryers 3) Foam roller

What inspires you? Making my mom proud

What do you do to relax? Go skiing!

What else should we know about you? I was voted “least athletic” at my summer job this past year