About Me

Meet Rachel

Hi! I grew up in Alaska and went on to attend college in the North Country of New York where I played collegiate volleyball for four years. It was there that I discovered climbing and my outdoor passion grew. I transitioned into becoming a trail runner & outdoor athlete post-graduation. I have worked seasonally as a glacier ice climbing & hiking guide in Seward, AK for nine years. While attending grad school in Bozeman, MT, I adopted skimo as my new winter sport. My graduate research focused on carbohydrate intake during skimo racing.

Person running on a treadmill indoors, wearing workout clothes and headphones, with a mountain mural on the wall behind.
A person dressed in bright orange winter gear and ski goggles, smiling and holding yellow climbing gear above their head in a snowy landscape with distant mountains and a cloudy sky.
A young woman smiling and sitting in a room with wooden floors and walls, wearing a beanie hat with a mountain patch, a t-shirt, and a plaid shirt, surrounded by large wooden spools.

Expertise & Education

  • MS, exercise & nutrition science, Montana State University

  • Registered Dietitian

  • USA Skimo coaching certification

  • UESCA certified endurance coach

  • Youth nordic and skimo coach

  • Certified Vegan (not a real certification… just been at it a long time)

Philosophy

I believe that nutrition & training are not one-size-fits-all. Having a partner in creating changes and accomplishing goals makes things much more achievable. We can work together to adapt your training and nutrition to meet your body’s and your life’s needs.

Favorite Rest Day Activities & Hobbies:

  • knitting

  • cooking/baking

  • crossword-ing

    Favorite Ways to Stay Fueled:

  • sour patch kids

  • homemade baked goods (banana bread, cookies)

  • experimenting with the newest sports nutrition products

A person wearing a red jacket and black glove holding a wrapped burrito with foil on a snowy landscape with snow-covered mountains in the background.
A person holding a peeled banana in front of a snowy, mountainous landscape with ice-covered terrain, mountain peaks, and a clear blue sky. There are also several people walking in the distance.
People sitting around a campfire on a rocky outdoor surface with logs, shoes, and various items nearby.
Close-up of a hand holding small red berries and green leaves on a bush.
A hand in the foreground holding gummy candies, set against a scenic sunset view with leafless trees and distant mountains.