Outside
Life Beyond the Screen
Featured Activities01
Running
Running snuck up on me. I joined the high school cross country team mostly to hang out with friends, and somewhere along the way I actually fell for it. These days I split my time between road and trail and keep nudging the distances up.
Upcoming Races
Goal: Sub 3:00
Personal Bests
Paragliding
I had a three-month gap after college before starting my first job, and the choice came down to backpacking around Europe or learning to paraglide. I went with paragliding. I bought a wing and flew just about every day that summer, logging 40 days as a total beginner. Something about it just clicked for me—part puzzle, part letting go. Now whenever I'm back in Colorado the paraglider is the first thing I dig out.
Certifications
- P2 Novice Rating
- High Altitude
Skiing
I grew up skiing at Stratton Mountain in Vermont. East Coast skiing is mostly ice, so you learn to ski well early on. When I went to college in Boulder, the Rockies were an hour away, and I started skiing 30+ days a season. It was how I unwound after long days studying computer science in Norlin Library. I still ski every time I'm back in Colorado to see family.
Top Resorts
- Arapahoe Basin, CO
- Vail, CO
- Aspen Highlands, CO
Other Pursuits02
Beyond my primary outdoor passions, these activities provide balance, community connection, and different types of challenges that keep life interesting.