I’m a seasoned traveler, backpacker, hiker, and landscape photographer with a deep love for wild places — from the granite peaks of Wyoming’s Wind River Range to the remote shores of Alaska’s Lake Clark National Park, the red rock canyons of the Southwest to hidden hill towns across Europe. I’ve set foot in all 50 states, explored more than 30 countries across five continents, and always come home to the quiet forests of my home state, Minnesota.
“True North Adventures was born from a simple belief: time spent in wild places has the power to transform how you see the world — and yourself.”
Professionally, I spent years leading high-performing enterprise sales teams at pioneering AI and cloud technology companies — building a career on strategic thinking, clear communication, and getting the most out of people. I bring that same leadership lens to the trail: helping clients cut through the noise, build real resilience, and connect with something bigger than the daily grind.
The best trips I’ve planned started with someone saying, “I don’t know exactly what I want — I just know I need to go.” Whether it’s a camera in hand at first light, a week off the grid with nothing but trail ahead, or a bespoke getaway to somewhere you can’t stop thinking about — that’s where I come in.
I’m based in Minneapolis, Minnesota, and I’ve been planning and leading wilderness trips for over a decade. I’m Leave No Trace certified — because how you travel through wild places matters as much as where you go. Every trip I build is fully custom, built around your goals, your fitness, and what you’re actually chasing. No templates. No off-the-shelf packages. No crowds.