Welcome to my teeny tiny slice of the internet. I’m so glad you’re here.
I’m Courtney, a travel, adventure, and lifestyle freelance journalist ever grateful that my greatest passions intersect. Over my more than 20 years putting words on the page, I’ve had the opportunity to tell stories about performance jorts and fanny packs, interview nonagenarian triathletes and CEOs, and test more gear than can fit in my garage for publications like AFAR, Men’s Journal, AAA’s The Extra Mile, The REI Co-op Journal, Modern Luxury PEAK, 5280 Magazine, and many others.
For work or leisure (and often for both), I’ve hiked past ancient ruins, skied volcanoes, drank Earl Grey with the locals, and swam with great whites during visits to 40 states (and Puerto Rico!) and 14 countries. I am forever changed by the untamed beauty and quiet kindness I experienced when living in Christchurch, New Zealand, and I can only hope to someday manage the natural poise and divine fashion sense I saw when studying for a semester in Nantes, France.
I also work in the market research realm, where I’ve partnered with some of the world’s most influential brands as a strategic planner and analyst. Here, my expertise stretches across a wide range of verticals from technology and consumer goods to banking and professional baseball.
I bring an analytic mindset and objectivity to all of my work, whether it’s digging into the latest research or trends as a journalist or understanding what makes a consumer tick as a strategic planner. My writing, reporting, insights, and recommendations are founded on a quest for the truth and always prioritize accuracy and authenticity.