Biography

Hometown : Johnson, Vermont

Education and Area of Study :

-  University of Vermont

-  Major in Exercise Physiology

Career Highlights:  

- US National Champion Classic Sprint  ‘13

- 4 x US National Podiums

- 20 x US SuperTour Podiums in past two years

- 1st Classic American Birkebeiner ’11

- 3rd Skate American Birkebeiner  ‘12

-  3 x USA World U23/Junior Worlds athlete

Current Residence : Minneapolis, MN

Hobbies :

-  Hiking, road biking, canoeing, running

-  Horseback riding

-  Adventuring

- Ultimate Frisbee

Other (Non-Athletic) Interests :

-  Music & Dancing

-  Creating/Building/Innovating/Jury rigging

-  Painting & Garden landscapes

When did you start skiing?

Around 7^th/8^th grade as a method to maintain winter fitness for cross country running

Why is skiing important in your Life?

It gives me the opportunity to travel and find out how far I can push myself.

Skiing Goals :

- Multiple US Nationals sprint podium

- Place top 10 in World Cup

- Compete in  2014 and 2018 Olympics

Goals After Skiing :

Have satisfaction of my ski accomplishments, and never let life become mundane. I enjoy being apart of others lives while they experience new things, and I hope that my entrepreneurship endeavors include this quality.

How do you see yourself giving back to the sport in the future?

Success in skiing depends on networking and continual education. I hope to promote the sport, outdoor exploration, and exercise as a lifestyle through coaching and community involvement.