With a journalism and digital storytelling background, I've spent 20 years crafting compelling narratives across action sports and adventure travel.
Meet Lilly “Lillian” Erickson: the 14-year-old skateboarding dark horse from Hawaii competing at the Olympic Qualifier Series
At just 14 years old, Lilly “Lillian” Erickson will compete for a Paris 2024 spot at the upcoming Olympic Qualifier Series (OQS). Erickson will be competing alongside Australian skateboarders Arisa Trew (13) and Chloe Covell (14) and Japan’s 13-year-old Hasegawa Mizuho. And there are others even younger ...
Five US skateboarders who could light up the Olympic Qualifier Series and Paris 2024
The Road To Paris 2024 is narrowing as the two-part Olympic Qualifier Series (OQS) kicks off. Following its celebrated Olympic debut at Tokyo 2020, skateboarding will showcase the stars of the sport.
Rental Buyer's Guide 2024-2025
A comprehensive Snowboard Rental equipment overview ahead of the 24/25 season. Snowboard brands see room for growth in rental operations.
Ski Vacation Ease
The benefits of staying in slopeside accommodations on a ski trip featuring Timberline, Big Sky, Schweitzer, Mammoth and Mt. Bachelor.
Cannon Cummins is the Next Gen Northwest Rider
Profile on pro snowboarder Cannon Cummins.
Patti Zhou’s Lighthearted Path to the Podium
Profile on 11-year-old pro snowboarder Patti Zhou.
Take The Rake at Trollhaugen
A profile on the annual Take The Rake event focused on bringing women into the operations side of parks and pipes.
4 Winter Wonderland Adventures at Willamette Pass
Ski, snowmobile, sleigh ride and relax at this less-crowded Central Oregon mountain resort.
Women of Deschutes County Search and Rescue
Profile on the local women of Search & Rescue.
Whitewater Kayaking on the Deschutes River
A short walk from the forested parking lot to the put-in above Benham Falls on the upper Deschutes River...
The 10 Best Hotels In Sedona
Selected by Forbes Vetted as a leading travel expert to write about the best lodging options in Sedona.
The Best Places To Stay In Yellowstone National Park
Selected by Forbes Vetted as a leading travel expert to write about the best lodging options around Yellowstone National Park.
Still Shining: The Origins of Timberline Resort that Gave Way to Summer Snowboarding
Snowboarding at Mt. Hood has been the go-to summer destination for 30-plus years now. It’s so much a part of the culture and history of our sport, that it’s likely you never thought much beyond your own immediate experience of shredding the Palmer snowfield, hanging out in Govy, skating the ramps and partying at Charlie’s. But you should ...
What’s Selling at Vanilla, a Surf-Inspired Industry Account in Bend
Vanilla first opened its doors seventeen years ago in Bend, Oregon at the Old Mill District. Owner April Lawyer defines the shop as a “surf-inspired lifestyle boutique,” which might seem an unexpected identity for this landlocked location, but the surf, skate, snow vibe is strong in Bend...
Fat Tire Biking Trails near Bend to Explore this Winter
While more established winter pastimes such as Nordic and downhill skiing have surged in popularity in the past few years, fat biking is growing at a much slower pace, and that’s just fine with Central Oregon Trail Alliance.