Dear Hiring Committee at Bikepacking Roots,

I am excited to apply for the Routes Program Manager position. As a dedicated bikepacker, the first Board President of Bikepacking Roots, and a professional cartographer with nearly a decade at Adventure Cycling Association, I feel a deep connection to your mission and the community it serves.

At Adventure Cycling Association, I developed and maintained long-distance bicycle route maps and spatial data—work that demands precision and accountability to riders. As part of that role, I designed and developed the Idaho Hot Springs Mountain Bike Route, which involved field scouting, cross-jurisdictional coordination, careful route alignment, and the creation of detailed resources for riders of varying experience levels. This work reinforced my belief that routes are living systems: they require ongoing stewardship, responsive updates, and thoughtful communication with riders and communities.

I also approach route development philosophically: a route is not just a line on a map—it is a lens into a landscape, a structure for experience, and a bridge connecting riders to place, community, and self-reflection. This perspective guides how I evaluate, collaborate, iterate and design, ensuring that every route serves a purpose beyond navigation.

Currently, I am coordinating the Community Route Research Project, a grassroots initiative exploring areas surrounding the Frank Church–River of No Return Wilderness. The goal is to collaboratively develop a route that stays as close to the wilderness boundary as possible. Volunteer riders contribute research, exploration, and refinement with the goal of demonstrating how community-driven development can create meaningful, resilient routing through varied experiences. I am also developing a bikepacking route anchored by historic and rentable fire lookout towers, exploring how wildfire has shaped both the landscape and cultural identity of the American West.

In addition to route work, I bring professional experience designing and developing enterprise software and mobile field-mapping tools for users operating in demanding outdoor environments. I am proficient with modern routing tools (Ride with GPS, GAIA, onX, Goat Maps, Komoot) and spatial platforms including ArcGIS. I also bring graphic design, writing, and editing skills to create clear, visually compelling resources.

Bikepacking Roots has always been about more than routes—it is about stewardship, access, and fostering an inclusive community. These are values I believe in deeply. I would be proud to help steward and strengthen the Routes Program—shaping routes that do more than guide riders, but inspire them, connect them to place, and define the future of bikepacking for generations to come.

Thank you for your consideration. I would welcome the opportunity to discuss how I can be of service to the continued growth and thoughtful stewardship of the Routes Program.