Later on, I moved to Montana to study Media Arts at the university in Missoula, and discovered my passion for design, illustration, and photography. And craft beer. And turned into an independent, feminist woman, as well as a conservation, animal rights, and political activist. All those great things college does for ya.

Wrenching myself away from the town I felt was home, I landed a job and moved to Jackson, Wyoming right after graduating. There, I became a professional web and graphic designer (but it didn’t include a season ski pass – I’m still bitter about that). I worked long hours, sat with big-wig clients, fine-tuned my skillset, and learned a ton.

After feeling young and poor for a year and a half, I decided my personal life needed a boost and so moved to Portland, Oregon in late 2013, which has been my home ever since. In Portland, I’ve met amazing people, worked at a wonderful job at Portland Community College as the sole web designer, and gotten to explore new places in the outdoors. I’ve taken up ski mountaineering and climbing to add to my already full quiver of outdoor sports (and fill up my basement with gear). I’ve met a wonderful partner, and made lasting friends. I’ve continued to hone my design skills through work and freelance projects. I volunteer as a ski tour leader and publication content editor for our local climbing organization, and take my camera out every weekend. I cuddle with my kitty with a good book when it rains. What more can you ask for?