Mel became interested in adventure racing by watching eco challenge videos in college. Recently having had a baby, Mel trains for races by riding on the trainer in her basement while baby Brynn naps. Before recently starting a new career as an airline pilot, Mel served in the military before becoming a lawyer. When she’s not racing or flying airplanes, she can be found hiking, camping, mountain biking, paddling, and doing the occasional kegstand at parties.