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Bergen Tjossem

Contributing Writer

Title: Contributing Writer
Email: bergentjossem@gmail.com
Location: Vail, Colorado
Social Mediahttps://www.instagram.com/bergen_of_the_mountain/

Expertise

  • Topics of Expertise: Skiing, Trail Running, Mountain Biking, Mountaineering, Backpacking
  • Years in This Expertise: 15+

Education & Certifications

  • Education: MS Conservation Leadership (Colorado State University), BA Environmental Science (University of Denver)
  • Years of Writing: 5+
  • Certifications: AIARE Avalanche I & II, WFR, Alpine Rescue, Conservation Action Planning (CAP), OSI Ecological Restoration Crew Leader
  • Previous Publications: Vail Daily, Cripple Creek Backcountry, Journal of Insect Conservation, Land Trust Alliance

A Word From Bergen Tjossem

Bergen Tjossem is a conservation professional, nature nerd, and outdoor fanatic based in Vail, Colorado. His life and career have centered around protecting the natural environment and public lands that raised him, but as Ed Abbey put it, “It is not enough to fight for the land; It is even more important to enjoy it.” So when Bergen is not working to conserve land and wildlife habitat in his day job, you’ll find him ski touring before dawn, mountain biking until dark, running trails until his legs fall off, cooking over a campfire with his friends, or making the world’s best pizza with his wife, Rachel. You can find him on Instagram.


The Alpha SL backpack worn while standing on a snowy slope overlooking the mountains

Craft ADV SubZ Jersey and Bib Tights

Powderverse ski pants showing leg movement and fit while skiing

La Sportiva Sender ski boots are clipped into touring bindings while skinning uphill on packed snow

Front three-quarter view of the Scarpa 4-Quattro GT boot highlighting buckles and strap

Arc’teryx Norvan 4 Nivalis GTX shoes on packed snow

Testing Ski Jackets at RED Mountain Resort in British Columbia; (photo/Morgan Tilton)

Person on skis in snow, wearing Flylow pants and holding trekking poles.

Eric Phillips testing the Jones Shralpinist Recycled GORE-TEX ePE Bibs; photo/Eric Phillips

Skier in Emiko shell pants making a controlled turn in a wooded snowy area

Scarpa TX Comp

Front view of the Norrøna Møre Thermo60 Aero200 Jacket with the hood adjusted while standing outdoors

armada AR ONE ski boot

The Völkl Revolt 101 skis are propped against a tree with bindings visible

Full-body view showing the Norrona Lofoten jacket paired with Flex1 pants

Volkl V-Werks Rise 99s

A person wearing Stio Environ pants and red ski boots, standing on skis in the snow

Hiker wearing the Outdoor Vitals Shadowlight 60 backpack walks through a grove of aspen trees with yellow autumn leaves

Person on skis in snow, wearing Flylow pants and holding trekking poles.

Man testing The North Face Men’s Freedom Pants on skis

Closeup of the Mountain Hardwear Airmesh Hoody hem being stretched to show fabric layers

MEC Spark UL 2 Tent

Skier wearing julbo cyrius goggles in snow

La Sportiva Prodigio Pro

Fully loaded Salsa Blackthorn 125 overlooking a mountain range

Person in ski helmet, blue ski Smith I/O Mag goggles, and winter jacket taking a selfie in the snow.

Salewa Wildfire NXT

running and wearing The North Face Summit Series Run Vest 5

Skier wearing Vallon Freebird goggles and a black helmet, sitting on a ski lift

Vivian traverses a narrow snowy edge high in the Alps