Megan Michelson
Expertise & Specialties
Current Location
Top Clients:
Outside, SKI, Backcountry, New York Times, San Francisco Chronicle, Flylow, Protect Our Winters, Arc'Teryx, Atomic, Red Bull
Biography
Megan Michelson decided she wanted to be a journalist back in sixth grade while job-shadowing a local newspaper reporter in her hometown in California’s Sierra Nevada foothills. It just took her a few more years to realize she could combine that career path with her passion for the outdoors. “People always say write about what you love, and that truly is what I do,” says Megan. After college, she worked as a small-town newspaper reporter before landing an internship, then a job, with Outside magazine. Megan went on to work as an editor at Skiing magazine, and as ESPN.com’s freeskiing editor before launching a freelance writing career. These days, she writes for the likes of The New York Times, the San Francisco Chronicle, Outside, SKI, Backcountry, and brands and organizations like Flylow, POW, Atomic, Arc’Teryx, Red Bull, and more.
Career Storyline
4
Books contributed to
700+
Editorial and Commercial Assignments
Experience
Testimonial
Megan writes stories with depth. She also never misses a deadline. When I’m in a bind or need a pro, Megan is on a very short list of folks I can trust to get the job done well. I can’t imagine her not being part of our publication.
Hero Image
Megan excels at long-form profiles of people in the outdoor world who she finds interesting. “Pick someone you want to learn more about, then go spend time with them and call it work—talk about a dream job,” she says. Megan also dabbles in photography enough that she can document assignments.
Megan is at work on several upcoming feature profiles on subjects including ski racer Mikaela Shiffrin, filmmaker Max Lowe, and freeskier Eileen Gu for various print magazines. Look for those stories this fall.
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My Features in Hence Journal
My Features in Hence Journal
Cody Townsend
Meet backcountry skier and challenge chaser, Cody Townsend.
Cody Townsend | Failure Can Be a Success
Professional skier Cody Townsend on how failure can be a success.
Elyse Saugstad | How to be a Prepared Ski Traveler
Pro skier Elyse Saugstad on how to be prepared for travel.
Elyse Saugstad
Meet one of the most decorated big-mountain skiers of her generation, Elyse Saugstad.
Laura Yale
Meet documentary film producer and outdoor adventurer, Laura Yale.
Laura Yale | How to Get to the Heart of the Story
Documentary film producer Laura Yale teaches us how to get to the heart of a story.
Chris Davenport | The 10-Second Rule
Pro skier Chris Davenport on how not to forget important stuff before a trip.
Chris Davenport
Get to know Chris Davenport, the Fifty Classic Ski Descents of North America author, Hall of Fame ski guide, and brand ambassador.
Adrian Ballinger
Meet Adrian Ballinger, prolific mountain athlete and guide.
Christian Pondella | Adapt to Changing Conditions
Christian Pondella on how to stay open minded in the mountains.
Christian Pondella
Meet the acclaimed adventure photographer, Christian Pondella.
30th May 2024
Cody Townsend | Failure Can Be a Success
Professional skier Cody Townsend on how failure can be a success.
15th May 2024
Elyse Saugstad | How to be a Prepared Ski Traveler
Pro skier Elyse Saugstad on how to be prepared for travel.
15th May 2024
Elyse Saugstad
Meet one of the most decorated big-mountain skiers of her generation, Elyse Saugstad.
2nd Apr 2024
Meet a Creative: Laura Yale
Meet documentary film producer and outdoor adventurer, Laura Yale.
2nd Apr 2024
Laura Yale | How to Get to the Heart of the Story
Documentary film producer Laura Yale teaches us how to get to the heart of a story.
26th Mar 2024
Trade Secrets: Chris Davenport | The 10-Second Rule
Pro skier Chris Davenport on how not to forget important stuff before a trip.
26th Mar 2024
Meet an Athlete: Chris Davenport
Get to know Chris Davenport, the Fifty Classic Ski Descents of North America author, Hall of Fame ski guide, and brand ambassador.
20th Mar 2024
Meet an Athlete: Adrian Ballinger
Meet Adrian Ballinger, prolific mountain athlete and guide.
5th Mar 2024
Trade Secrets: Christian Pondella | Adapt to Changing Conditions
Christian Pondella on how to stay open minded in the mountains.