Named one of the ten "Outdoor Books that Shaped the Last Decade" by Outside magazine in 2020

James Edward Mills is a freelance journalist and an independent media producer. He specializes in telling stories about outdoor recreation, environmental conservation, acts of charitable giving, and practices of sustainable living. James has worked in the outdoor industry since 1989 as a guide, out tter, independent sales representative, and now a writer and sometimes photographer. His experience includes a broad range of expeditions, from mountaineering and rock climbing to backcountry skiing and kayak touring.