Lydia Tanner is a skilled communications professional with a passion for the outdoors. With a Master of Arts in Communication Management from the University of Denver and a Bachelor of Arts in English Language and Literature from Montana State University-Bozeman, she has spent the past decade creating data-driven content for outdoor industry brands and publishers. She has worked as a journalist for Freelance and as a content editor and strategist for TrainingPeaks, as well as gear editor for Bicycling Magazine at Hearst.

Lydia's expertise lies in digital marketing, social research, and reputation management. She has cultivated these skills while working on content marketing teams and as an editor for top-tier publishers. Additionally, Lydia is an experienced mentor to children and teens who are interested in outdoor exploration. She has worked in Montana with at-risk teens and coached the local high school mountain bike league in Colorado. At heart, Lydia is a storyteller who cares deeply about environmental awareness, education, and health.