Hometown: Miami, FL (Born in the United Kingdom). I was born in Wimbledon, UK and growing up, moved a lot between Europe and the US. Spent most of my adult life in Miami, FL.
Currently resides: Saratoga Springs, NY. Moved here in early 2022 to be closer to family and the mountains (Adirondacks)
First mountain: Mt. Rainier in 2008. I was curious about mountaineering in general, and decided to try a mountaineering course on Mt. Rainier with Alpine Ascents. Fun fact: I hated the experience. It was only until later that I appreciated it and realized I wanted MORE!
Highest elevation: 8750m. On Mt. Everest in 2011 (at the base of the Hillary Step).
Countries traveled to: It’s a long list, but here it is: Canada, Mexico, Belize, Jamaica, Bahamas, Cuba, Ecuador, Peru, Chile, Argentina, Brazil, France, United Kingdom, Belgium, Netherlands, Germany, Spain, Monaco, Italy, Switzerland, Croatia, Bosnia, Greece, Austria, Liechtenstein, Poland, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, Iceland, Finland, Estonia, Russia, Qatar, Morocco, Tanzania, Nepal, Japan, South Korea, China, Singapore, Indonesia, New Zealand
Dream Expedition: K2. One day!
Favorite piece of gear: My cotopaxi fuego jacket. I think you’ll see my in some version of this jacket in all of my mountain pictures :D
Go to food on expedition: Twix bar! It’s one of the few chocolate bars that is still edible (without breaking your teeth) at high altitudes in the freezing cold!