Growing up in Oregon with my dad and brother, I was a total tomboy. Summers were spent camping, winters were spent snowboarding, and I was always involved in sports. Even though I loved being outside, my grandmother taught me how to sew at a young age, sparking a fascination with textiles, materials, and design that eventually led me to study Fashion and Design at Uni.

After college, I spent several years traveling throughout the U.S. and abroad. Experiencing different cultures, landscapes, and ways of life deepened my curiosity about the world and strengthened my desire to keep exploring. That path eventually led me to Southern California, where I immersed myself in the fashion industry, attended trade shows, and even started a small textiles company. While living in Los Angeles, a group of coworkers convinced me to get my motorcycle endorsement and buy my first bike, a Honda Rebel 250. What started as a curiosity quickly became a passion. I learned to ride on Highway 1, slowly building confidence one winding mile at a time.

Motorcycling opened the door to the kind of experiences I found most meaningful: exploring wild places, meeting interesting people, and collecting stories along the way. Eventually, that pull brought me back to the Pacific Northwest, where I discovered off-road riding and found a community of people who shared the same spirit of adventure and athleticism.

Today, I’m still happiest when I’m outside, whether that’s on a moto, camping somewhere remote, exploring a new country, or simply sharing a conversation around a campfire. The common thread has always been curiosity, connection, and a desire to see what’s around the next corner.