Tom (he/him, Anchorage, AK) is an attorney and long-time mountain biker and backcountry skier with a passion for enjoying and protecting our public lands. He previously lived in Boise, ID where he worked for Outdoor Alliance, a national coalition advocating for public land conservation and access for mountain biking, climbing, paddling, and backcountry skiing, and he’s now working in Alaska as a law clerk. At Bikepacking Roots, he brings his direct experience advocating for outdoor recreation with the Forest Service, BLM, National Park Service, state governments, and the federal government.