I know exactly what it feels like to dream of exploring wild places but not know where to start. When I first decided to try wilderness backpacking, I didn’t have a network, I had no gear, and absolutely no clue what I actually needed. It took me over a year to spend my first night on the trail, and even longer to feel truly confident out there.

Through years of learning, practice, and countless miles on the trail, I built both the skills and confidence that backpacking demands — and I discovered how transformative that journey can be. Now, my mission is to help others do the same: to build strong, capable, and confident backpackers who feel at home in the wilderness.