Considerations for SKIMO Pole Lengths Based on Biomechanics for Racing

Ski mountaineering is a budding sport that has received a monumental explosion in popularity throughout the past decade. Originally beginning as a niche mountain activity for Chamonix trail runners bored with bottomless powder all winter, SKIMO is now a recognized Olympic and international sport. Throughout this rise in popularity, so too has the level of

Fueling With Carbohydrates For Endurance Racing

In endurance activities, carbohydrates are the key to success. Throughout moderately-high intensity exercise, the body relies on carbohydrates over fat when exceeding 60% of max hr. Additionally, carbohydrates are continually depleted as the body can only store around 2 hours’ worth of carbohydrates for this higher intensity zone. Because of this phenomenon, endurance athletes must

Sport is For Everyone

Ensuring an inviting space for all individuals to compete through athletic endevours. This was a paper that I wrote for one of my classes in Exercise Psychology. With the recent wave of anti-trans legislation, I thought it might be useful for people to have some scientifically backed reasons as to why it is important to

A 2020 Year in Review

Thankful: This year I’m thankful to be alive. While a global plague raged on through the world, I managed to nearly die twice within a 3-month span. I’m also thankful to have so many supportive friends and loved ones who have been there for me throughout every step of this year. I love you all

A Summer of Climbing, Crying, and Crashing:

Finding Happiness at the Best Shape of my Life Intro/Recap of Events: The past 6 months have been a complete whirlwind. March 6th I said goodbye to my roommate Ethan after we had dinner at Central, and I drove to Bristol where I expected to spend a week in the mountains recovering from the semester

Living My Truth

I love the mountains. They bring me joy and are where I find the most happiness in my life. Nothing will ever change that and I hope to spend as many days throughout my life in the mountains as my life choices allow me. And while yes, being an openly trans woman in sport will