Cricket (she/her, Kalispell, Montana) began bikepacking before it was really even a term and has seen it grow and develop into what it is today. It was her thru hiking background and love for mountain biking that eventually lead her to bikepacking. Since those early days, she has participated in numerous ultra endurance bikepacking events/races/tours spanning over a decade and eventually built a career around bikepacking. She created the Whitefish Bike Retreat (WBR) where she was able to help others find their passion for bikepacking including guiding, consulting and education.
She retired after selling the WBR and now finds herself touring around on her bike again. For her, it is all about the experiences, places and people she encounters when she is out exploring. As she puts it, the bike feels like home!
