Miles Knotek

Title: Contributing writer

Location: Anchorage, Alaska

Expertise

• Topics of Expertise: Backcountry skiing, ski mountaineering, trail running, backpacking
• Years in this Experience 15+
• Number of Products and Number of Hours Expert Has Tested: 100+ products, 1000+ hours

Education and Certifications

• Education: Bachelor of Science, Montana State University
• Years of Writing: 5+
• Certifications: Avalanche 2, WFR, CPR
• Clubs or Memberships: Mountaineering Club of Alaska
• Previous Publications: CleverHiker, Caltopo, Ecology Project International

Biography

I was fortunate to have been born and raised in a small town in the heart of Alaska’s Chugach National Forest. My connection to the outdoors was fostered from an early age by hiking, fishing, and skiing with my family in the mountains surrounding my home. After a decade of traipsing across the Mountain West pursuing a career in environmental education, Miles resides in his home state of Alaska. He’s happiest outside, no matter the weather, and loves long days in the mountains with either skis or running shoes on his feet.